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Eddie Alvarez doubts Conor McGregor can return after a five-year layoff, saying you can’t just pick up fighting again and that a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 (July 11 in Las Vegas) may be too soon. He concedes McGregor’s chosen matchup suits a boxing-focused approach with MMA gloves, but overall believes the long absence and Holloway’s consistency make the comeback a steep challenge.
Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens are set to discuss their upcoming main event at the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 press conference, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.
Eddie Alvarez expresses his love for bare-knuckle boxing despite his loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 56. Alvarez praises Perry's resilience and admits that he underestimated his opponent's ability to take a punch. He remains optimistic about his future in the sport and is open to a rematch with Perry in his hometown of Philadelphia.
Mike Perry is crowned the "King of Violence" after a corner stoppage in his BKFC 56 headliner against Eddie Alvarez. Perry absorbed Alvarez's punches while delivering his own shots, leading to Alvarez's corner stopping the fight after the second round. Perry, now 4-0 in BKFC, called out Conor McGregor for a potential matchup, stating that he just beat someone McGregor fought for a world title. BKFC president David Feldman has expressed interest in a potential McGregor vs. Perry fight.
Mike Perry defeats Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO in the main event of BKFC 56, earning the BKFC 'King of Violence' title. Christine Ferea successfully defends her flyweight title against Bec Rawlings, while Kai Stewart retains his featherweight title against Howard Davis. Mick Terrill, Jeremy Stephens, Ben Moa, and Erick Lozano also secure victories on the main card.
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez engaged in an intense staredown after the press conference for BKFC 56, going forehead-to-forehead before being reminded to maintain professionalism by BKFC officials.
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez engaged in a spirited press conference filled with trash talk ahead of their BKFC 56 fight. During their first faceoff, the two exchanged punches to the stomach, seemingly in good fun, but with some force. Thankfully, the situation did not escalate.
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will face off against Mike Perry in the headlining bout at BKFC 56 on December 2. The event will also feature three title fights, including a heavyweight matchup between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee. Alvarez and Perry are both former UFC stars who have found success in bareknuckle boxing, with Perry boasting a 3-0 record in BKFC.
Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez will headline BKFC 56 in Salt Lake City on December 2 in a bare-knuckle showdown. Perry, who holds a perfect 3-0 record in the promotion, defeated Luke Rockhold in his last BKFC fight, while Alvarez secured a split decision win over Chad Mendes. The rest of the main card includes a featherweight title fight, a heavyweight bout, a flyweight title fight, and other exciting matchups.