Ex-UFC Champion Eddie Alvarez Suffers Horrific Facial Injuries in Bare-Knuckle Boxing Loss to Mike Perry

The Fight

Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez faced off against Mike Perry in a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two MMA stars headlined the event and put on a thrilling display for two rounds.

Alvarez's Injuries

Unfortunately for Alvarez, the fight ended prematurely when his corner made the decision to pull him out of the bout. His left eye was severely swollen, making it impossible for him to continue. The 39-year-old fighter displayed the extent of his battle scars during the post-fight press conference, with a heavily bruised and swollen face.

Perry's Victory

On the other hand, Perry emerged from the fight victorious and celebrated his win with visible marks on his face. He expressed his love for the intensity of the sport, stating, "I like to get hit a little bit sometimes. I like that s***. It makes me feel alive."

Perry, who left the UFC earlier this year after a series of losses, is now unbeaten in his four BKFC bouts. Following his win against Alvarez, he called out Conor McGregor and Darren Till, challenging them to fight him without gloves. Perry believes that there is no one bigger than McGregor in the combat sports world, except for himself.

With this impressive win, Perry's record now stands at 4-0 in bare-knuckle fighting.