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Luke Rockhold previews BKFC fight with Mike Perry: ‘I hit hard, I don’t think this f*cking kid understands’

Former undisputed UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has claimed former welterweight contender, Mike Perry is in for a world of hurt in their BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) headliner later this month, boasting his power ahead of his debut with the David Feldman-led organization.

Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC, most recently featured at UFC 278 back in August of last year in Salt Lake City, Utah – suffering a unanimous decision loss to Belo Horizonte native, Paulo Costa.

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Following the main card matchup, Rockhold confirmed his intentions to retire from mixed martial arts competition with immediate effect, ending his tenure with the Dana White-led organization to boot.