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Luke Rockhold teases return despite retiring after UFC 278 loss: “2023 could get interesting”
Luke Rockhold may not be retired after all. Rockhold made his return to the Octagon at UFC 278 against Paulo Costa but suffered a decision loss in a thrilling back-and-forth scrap. After the loss, the former middleweight champ announced his retirement from the sport. However, Rockhold has talked about fighting again and is now teasing […]
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Luke Rockhold open to boxing matches after UFC retirement: “My legs need a f*cking break”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is retired from MMA, but not other combat sports. The former champion was last seen in action at UFC 278 in August. That matchup with Paulo Costa was an important one for the California native. It was his first octagon appearance in over three years and his first middleweight […]
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Luke Rockhold discusses poor relationship with Dana White and regaining support at UFC 278: “you’ve got to get dirty and nasty sometimes to show people who the f*ck you are”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has discussed his relationship with Dana White. The California native was last seen at UFC 278 in August, against Paulo Costa. The fight was an important one for Rockhold, as he hadn’t competed in over three years. Furthermore, prior to his matchup with the Brazilian, the former champion hadn’t […]
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Daniel Cormier advises Luke Rockhold to stay retired following “absolutely perfect” end to his MMA career
Daniel Cormier is advising Luke Rockhold to stay retired following an ‘absolutely perfect’ end to his MMA career. It was just 6 weeks ago that Rockhold (16-6 MMA) announced his retirement inside the Octagon after fighting Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) at UFC 278 on August 20th. The former UFC middleweight champion lost to Costa via […]
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Luke Rockhold explains why Alex Pereira being the middleweight champ would make him unretire: “Let’s get the free belt”
Luke Rockhold says Alex Pereira becoming the middleweight champ would make him unretire. After Rockhold lost a decision to Paulo Costa at UFC 278, he announced his retirement from the sport. The fight marked his return to the sport after his knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC 239 in his light heavyweight debut. Although […]
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Luke Rockhold shares the three favorite fights of his storied mixed martial arts career
Luke Rockhold has shared the three favorite fights of his storied mixed martial arts career. Rockhold, 37, (16-6 MMA) recently retired following UFC 278, after being defeated in the co-main middleweight event by Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) by unanimous decision. Speaking with Joe Rogan, during his Octagon interview, the Californian stated: “I’ve been through so […]
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Luke Rockhold clarifies retirement talk, states he could return in the future: “I want to get my body back, but I’ll never close the door”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has left the door open for a return. The 37-year-old returned to action last month at UFC 278 against Paulo Costa. The bout ended a three-year layoff for the former titleholder. Despite the time out of the cage, Rockhold didn’t miss a beat. The two middleweights put on a […]
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Sean Strickland shares some harsh parting words for recently retired former UFC champion Luke Rockhold
Sean Strickland has shared some harsh parting words for the recently retired former UFC champion Luke Rockhold. It was Luke Rockhold (16-6 MMA) vs Paulo Costa (14-2 MMA) at UFC 278 this past weekend, Saturday, August 20th. In the co-main event, the former middleweight champion Rockhold, went down to defeat by unanimous decision. Rockhold, 37, […]
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Anthony Smith believes Luke Rockhold had all the ingredients to be a “superstar” after UFC 278: “Where was this f**king guy ten years ago?”
Anthony Smith thinks Luke Rockhold could’ve been a superstar if he acted the way he did at UFC 278 throughout his entire career. In the lead-up to his return fight against Paulo Costa, Rockhold was vocal about his displeasure with the UFC, fighter pay, and how fighters are treated among other topics. “I’m not saying […]
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Luke Rockhold explains why he was so mad at UFC president Dana White: “Dana never gave me a chance”
Luke Rockhold has aired some of the reasons he’s felt animosity towards UFC president, Dana White. The former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion is recently retired from the sport having given a memorable performance despite losing to Paulo Costa at UFC 278 last weekend. The 37-year-old has competed inside the Octagon for almost decade and […]
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Luke Rockhold blasts Jake Paul over UFC 278 comments: “Go back in your f****** hole before I f****** smack the s*** out of you”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has blasted Jake Paul. At UFC 278 last Saturday night in Salt Lake City, the 37-year-old returned to action. The co-main event against Paulo Costa was Rockhold’s first fight since 2019. Despite the layoff, the former UFC champion looked like he hadn’t missed a beat. In the co-main event […]
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Luke Rockhold explains why he smeared blood on Paulo Costa at UFC 278: “It was just a f*ck you”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has explained why he smeared blood on Paulo Costa at UFC 278. Last Saturday night in Salt Lake City, the 37-year-old returned to action. The co-main event with the Brazilian was Rockhold’s first contest in over three years. Despite the time off, the former champion didn’t miss a beat. […]
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Luke Rockhold notifies the UFC of his official retirement
Luke Rockhold has officially notified the UFC of his intention to retire from mixed martial arts at the age of 37. At UFC 278 last weekend, Luke Rockhold gave everything he had in his war with Paulo Costa in one of the most entertaining fights in recent memory. The veteran ultimately lost the contest on […]
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Daniel Cormier explains why UFC 278 “was a fairytale ending” for Luke Rockhold
Daniel Cormier believes UFC 278 was a fairytale ending for Luke Rockhold. Rockhold ended his three-year layoff in the co-main event of UFC 278 as he returned to middleweight against Paulo Costa. It was a highly-anticipated bout and was a massive fight for both men as if Rockhold won, he likely could’ve gotten a title […]
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Luke Rockhold takes a shot at Paulo Costa following their war UFC 278: “You’re still a bitch”
Luke Rockhold has taken a shot at Paul Costa following their war at UFC 278. It was at UFC 278 this past Saturday, August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah where Rockhold (16-6 MMA) and Costa (14-2 MMA) battled it out in the co-main middleweight bout. The 37 year old Rockhold […]
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Video | Luke Rockhold gave Paulo Costa a bloody face wash during round three of their war at UFC 278
Luke Rockhold had an epic, yet gross, moment with Paulo Costa at the end of their three-round scrap at UFC 278. Rockhold and Costa did battle in the co-main event of UFC 278 on August 20. Rockhold was hoping to show that he still had some legs in the MMA game. Ultimately, he came to […]
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Dana White reacts to Paulo Costa defeating Luke Rockhold in Saturday’s UFC 278 co-main event
UFC President Dana White has reacted to the three-round war between Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold. Costa vs. Rockhold served as the co-main event of UFC 278 inside Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was quite clear that Rockhold had difficulty fighting at high altitude but his toughness carried him through all three […]
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Pros react after Paulo Costa defeats Luke Rockhold at UFC 278
Tonight’s UFC 278 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight matchup featuring Luke Rockhold taking on Paulo Costa. Rockhold (16-5 MMA) was ending a three-year hiatus when he took to the Octagon this evening. The California native was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, this after suffering knockout losses to Jan Blachowicz and […]
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UFC 278 Results: Paulo Costa defeats Luke Rockhold (Highlights)
Tonight’s UFC 278 event is co-headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight matchup featuring Luke Rockhold taking on Paulo Costa. Rockhold (16-5 MMA) will be ending a three-year hiatus when he takes to the Octagon this evening. The California native will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, this after suffering knockout losses to Jan […]
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Dana White responds after former UFC champion Luke Rockhold accuses him of “suppressing the sport”
UFC President Dana White has responded after former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold accused him of “suppressing the sport”. Rockhold (16-5 MMA) will be ending his three-year hiatus tomorrow evening at UFC 278 when he squares off with perennial middleweight contender Paulo Costa. Ahead of the fight, which serves as tomorrow night’s co-main attraction, Luke Rockhold […]
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Michael Bisping says he would “sign off” on a Luke Rockhold title shot if he can defeat Paulo Costa at UFC 278: “He does conceive, believe, achieve and he carries himself like a samurai!”
Michael Bisping believes Luke Rockhold should get a title if he wins his fight at UFC 278. Rockhold is making his return to the Octagon for the first time in over three years as he faces Paulo Costa in the co-main event of UFC 278. It’s an intriguing matchup that has been full of trash-talking […]
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John McCarthy shares his prediction for Saturday’s UFC 278 co-main event between Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa: “I’m calling it by stoppage in the third”
John McCarthy is sharing his prediction for Saturday’s UFC 278 co-main event between Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa. UFC 278 takes place tomorrow at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA) will enter the Octagon to fight Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) in the middleweight bout. Rockhold, 37, the former middleweight […]
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Luke Rockhold believes he will make quick work of Paulo Costa if the fight hits the ground at UFC 278: “I’ll treat Paulo like a bitch if it gets to the ground, it’ll be over”
Luke Rockhold believes he will make quick work of Paulo Costa if the fight hits the ground at UFC 278. UFC 278 takes place tomorrow, Saturday August 20th at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will be Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA) vs Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) in the middleweight co-main event. Rockhold, […]
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Paulo Costa plans to “retire” Luke Rockhold at UFC 278: “You are too old”
Paulo Costa believes UFC 278 will be the last time Luke Rockhold fights. Costa and Rockhold have taken shots at one another ever since their fight was announced. Most recently, at Thursday’s press conference, the two continued to trade barbs, including Costa planning on retiring Rockhold. “I’m on my primetime. I will f**k this old […]
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Nate Quarry says Luke Rockhold’s comments about the UFC using ‘mafioso tactics’ are spot on: “We found emails from managers to the UFC brass saying their fighters will actually take LESS money than offered”
Nate Quarry says Luke Rockhold’s comments about the UFC using ‘mafioso tactics’ are spot on. The 50 year old former UFC fighter, Quarry, has responded to recent comments Luke Rockhold made on fighter pay in the organization. It was Luke Rockhold who stated, when talking about fighter pay in the UFC: “You have managers that […]
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UFC 278 | Pro fighters make their picks for Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold
In the co-main event of UFC 278, an intriguing middleweight bout goes down as Paulo Costa takes on the returning Luke Rockhold. Heading into the fight, Costa is a sizeable -340 favorite while the former UFC middleweight champ is a +250 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their […]
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Luke Rockhold confronts Full Send reporter over Marlon Vera interview: ‘Do your f*cking homework”
UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold has come to the defense of his friend Marlon Vera. Last Saturday night at UFC San Diego, ‘Chito’ scored the biggest win of his career. In the fourth round of the main event, Vera scored a massive knockout over Dominick Cruz. The bout was only the second time the former UFC […]
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Luke Rockhold slams the UFC for allowing ‘degenerate’ Nelk Boys to be associated with the company
Luke Rockhold is slamming the UFC for it’s association with the popular online group the Nelk Boys. Rockhold (16-5 MMA) is preparing for his upcoming middleweight fight with Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA) this coming Saturday, August 20th at UFC 278 which is being held at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Former UFC […]