This Saturday in Inglewood, California, Luke Rockhold will look to make his first title defense as he faces Michael Bisping for the second time in the main event of UFC 199.

Ahead of the fight, Rockhold’s close friend and teammate, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, took to Instagram with a message of positivity for Rockhold, as well as a memory from when the pair were both Strikeforce champions.

@lukerockhold week starts again as my brother looks to defend his championship. It's been a long journey with this guy and we have been able to do some amazing things. This day ranks as one of the best. Luke and I were lucky enough to visit the Stanford children's hospital with our strike force belts. Not long after we both won @ufc titles. It's about the journey and the people you can touch on it that matters. Luke you are a star! Not only in the octagon but outside. Let's get the job done this weekend. #champion #lifeworthliving #nothingforgranted #enjoyeveryday #rockholdweek

A photo posted by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Jun 1, 2016 at 9:48am PDT

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