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Joe Pyfer tech-falled Luke Rockhold in the second round at RAF 13 on Friday night in Miami, stopping the former UFC middleweight champion 13-3. Pyfer, currently ranked in the top 15 of the UFC's middleweight division and coming off a knockout win over Israel Adesanya, dominated from the opening tie-up.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 17

Luke Rockhold picks between Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev for MMA GOAT

An ongoing power struggle between Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev has the MMA world talking. Unprovoked, Makhachev opened fire on Jones, disregarding his 20-fight win streak following his victory that was later overturned to a no contest against Daniel Cormier.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 9

Rockhold Pursues First RAF Win Against Pyfer

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has been matched against top-ranked contender Joe Pyfer in a catchweight wrestling bout at Real American Freestyle 13 on Sept.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / May 6

Luke Rockhold Makes Controversial Comments Ahead Of UFC 328 Title Fight

During fight week before UFC 328, Luke Rockhold made some controversial comments about Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov potentially being in Khamzat Chimaev’s corner.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / April 23

Luke Rockhold – 'Sean Strickland, he’s a piece of (expletive)'

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is not a fan of fellow former 185-pound title holder Sean Strickland. “Sean is effective and he’s scrappy and he hangs in there,” Rockhold told Adam Zubayraev ahead of the upcoming UFC 328 fight card in Newark New Jersey where Strickland will challenge current champion Khamzat Chimaev for the title.

MMA News / HITC / April 5

Luke Rockhold gives blueprint for Khamzat Chimaev to beat Sean Strickland

Luke Rockhold has offered his insight ahead of one of the most anticipated UFC matchups of the year. The former UFC middleweight champion has been directly involved in Khamzat Chimaev’s preparation to face Sean Strickland.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 13

Colby Covington Says UFC Has Been Doing Him ‘Dirty’ His Entire Career

There were a few fighters in the UFC that fans really wanted to see at the White House card, and Colby Covington is one of them. Bo Nickal called out Covington multiple times, and Nickal mentioned that the 38-year-old turned down the fight.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Former UFC Champion Teases Move to Power Slap after Loss

Since parting ways with the UFC in 2022, former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has embarked on a tour of combat sports, seemingly determined to test himself in every arena imaginable.

MMA News / HITC / January 13

Luke Rockhold names his next target after suffering three consecutive debut losses

Luke Rockhold appears to have his eye on a new promotion following his latest appearance. The former UFC middleweight champion had a busy weekend, starting with an event in Sunrise, California, where he and Colby Covington teamed up to take aim at Bo Nickal ahead of Nickal’s debut.

MMA News / HITC / January 12

Luke Rockhold’s short response speaks volumes after loss to Colby Covington

Luke Rockhold’s rough stretch in combat sports does not seem to be letting up any time soon. The former UFC middleweight titleholder hasn’t found much success since reaching the top of the sport more than a decade ago.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 11

Luke Rockhold issues 5-word response after Colby Covington defeat marked his eighth loss in 9 bouts

Luke Rockhold’s difficult run in combat sports continued. The former UFC middleweight champion has enjoyed little success since winning gold on MMA’s biggest stage 11 years ago.

MMA News / HITC / January 11

Colby Covington defeats Luke Rockhold and targets UFC GOAT after first victory since 2022

On Saturday night, Colby Covington picked up his first win in nearly four years. The former interim welterweight champion has dropped his last two fights inside the UFC.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 9

Bo Nickal slammed by Luke Rockhold and Colby Covington as RAF press conference goes off the rails

Bo Nickal had a rough night at the RAF 05 press conference in Florida tonight as he was shredded by two former UFC champions. Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold are facing each other in the main event of a star studded freestyle wrestling show tomorrow night in Sunrise, Florida.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 30

Luke Rockhold: 'He’s Just Going Through the Motions'

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold doesn’t believe there’s anything left to salvage in Tyron Woodley’s fighting career. Woodley’s latest setback came last Friday, when he suffered a TKO loss to Anderson Silva in a boxing bout at the Kaseya Center.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 8

Luke Rockhold capped off record-breaking UFC card with win over bitter rival to begin historic feud

On this day in 2014, Luke Rockhold’s historic feud with Michael Bisping began when the two met for the first time at UFC Fight Night in Sydney, Australia.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 31, 2025

Darren Till on knocking out Luke Rockhold: 'It was too easy'

Former UFC title challenger Darren Till headlined Saturday's Misfits Boxing 22 fight card in Manchester, England against former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / August 30, 2025

Ex-UFC champion suffers vicious knockout loss to fellow UFC veteran in boxing debut

Luke Rockhold’s boxing debut against fellow UFC veteran Darren Till did not go according to plan for the former UFC middleweight champion. With no UFC

Luke Rockhold reveals what it would take for a UFC comeback, but the demand is massive

For Luke Rockhold to step into the Octagon again, a mere phone call from Dana White will not be enough. The former middleweight champion parted ways with the UFC in 2022 after an intense fight with Paulo Costa.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 26, 2025

Darren Till Vs. Luke Rockhold Preview

Darren Till faces Luke Rockhold at Misfits Boxing 22 on August 30, as we preview this upcoming fight. Till has managed to forge a career for himself since crossing over into boxing.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 20, 2025

Joe Rogan names the one man who would beat Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev won the UFC middleweight title on Saturday to extend his undefeated record to 15-0, but Joe Rogan doesn't consider him unbeatable. Despite many already believing him to be one of the best in the sport, 'Borz' has now established himself as a true pound-for-pound standout.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 13, 2025

The GFL Announces Luke Rockhold – Chris Weidman 2

We are just a couple of weeks removed from the first GFL draft and today we learned of the first official matchup that’s been booked by the promotion. It’s a rematch of former world champions as Luke Rockhold (16-6) and Chris Weidman (16-8) will fight for a second time.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 30, 2024

Ex-UFC Champ Luke Rockhold's Prediction for Prochazka vs. Hill at UFC 311

Jiri Prochazka has quickly grown to become a UFC fan-favorite, with his gung-ho striking and stoic persona. 'BJP' stars against Jamahal Hill in one of the feature fights of UFC 311 on January 18, it's one of the most anticipated fights on the card, mainly due to trash talk exchanged between the light heavyweights.

Boxing News / Ringside Intel / June 18, 2024

Jake Paul Reveals Shocking Plans For July Bout Against UFC And BKFC Veteran, Fight Against Mike Tyson Still Scheduled

In a shocking announcement, Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions has revealed that the fight game disruptor will still fight in July despite rescheduling his planned bout with Mike Tyson for November.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / June 7, 2024

‘Uncle Dana Need to Sign Luke Rockhold,’ UFC Boss Pitched Sean Strickland Fight

People are starting to get behind a potential UFC return for Luke Rockhold. The former UFC Middleweight Champion turned free agent made headlines earlier this week with his request to fight loudmouth rival Sean Strickland inside the Octagon.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 4, 2023

What's next for Luke Rockhold after BKFC loss to Mike Perry?

It could be argued he still has drawing power for any second-tier MMA promotions given his resume — one that included wins over five former UFC or Strikeforce champions.

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