Eddie Alvarez’s recent Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship face-off with Mike Perry has fans buzzing. The former UFC lightweight champ faced a tough night in Salt Lake City, Utah, last weekend, resulting in multiple injuries and a prolonged time out of action.
Perry, hailed as the promotion’s indisputable ‘King of Violence’, came out victorious on the night, leading to Alvarez retiring after two fiery rounds of action. As a result, Alvarez was left with significant facial injuries, including a swelling above his left eye that seemed to grow before everyone’s eyes under the Utah lights.
Fans have now learned the extent of Alvarez’s injuries, with the fighter taking to social media to reveal the damage, confirming two fractures in his left orbital. Despite the setback, Alvarez remains positive, expressing his love for the unpredictable nature of the sport in a recent tweet.
Validated 2 fractures in my left orbital, one was e refracture … Woulda been a thing of appeal to liquidate to the program for the fans, I felt excellent … this video game is Wild and unforeseeable as can be … it’s why I like it The Show goes on! Love you guys ❤
— Eddie Alvarez(@Ealvarezfight ) December 4, 2023
In the post fight interview, Alvarez congratulated Perry, dubbing him as a “f * cking fight axe”. He acknowledged his opponent’s relentless approach and fighting spirit, drawing comparisons between himself and Perry.
Alvarez started strong in the fight, using his movement and striking to gain an advantage. However, Perry’s relentless nature paid off, leading to his trainer calling off the fight between the second and third round. This win keeps Perry undefeated, adding to his list of impressive victories.
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