Best fights of Luke Rockhold
Over 15 years as a professional, Luke Rockhold has compiled a 16-6 (14) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Luke Rockhold KOs Chris Weidman
On December 12, 2015 Luke Rockhold fought Chris Weidman for the UFC middleweight title. Rockhold was 31 years old with a record of 14-2, and Weidman was 31 with a record of 13-0. Rockhold was on a 4-fight winning streak and Weidman was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Rockhold stopped Chris Weidman via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Luke Rockhold submits Michael Bisping
On November 8, 2014 Luke Rockhold faced Michael Bisping in a middleweight bout. Rockhold was 30 years old with a record of 12-2, and Bisping was 35 with a record of 25-6. Rockhold was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bisping was coming off a win. Rockhold submitted Michael Bisping via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
3. Luke Rockhold submits Lyoto Machida
On April 18, 2015 Luke Rockhold faced Lyoto Machida in a middleweight bout. Rockhold was 30 years old with a record of 13-2, and Machida was 36 with a record of 22-5. Rockhold was on a 3-fight winning streak and Machida was coming off a win. Rockhold submitted Lyoto Machida via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
4. Luke Rockhold defeats Tim Kennedy
On July 14, 2012 Luke Rockhold defended his Strikeforce middleweight title against Tim Kennedy. Rockhold was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Kennedy was 32 with a record of 14-3. Rockhold was on a 8-fight winning streak and Kennedy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rockhold won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Luke Rockhold defeats Ronaldo Souza
On September 10, 2011 Luke Rockhold fought Ronaldo Souza for the Strikeforce middleweight title. Rockhold was 26 years old with a record of 7-1, and Souza was 31 with a record of 14-2. Rockhold was on a 6-fight winning streak and Souza was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rockhold won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
6. Luke Rockhold KOs David Branch
On September 16, 2017 Luke Rockhold faced David Branch in a middleweight bout. Rockhold was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and Branch was 35 with a record of 21-3. Rockhold was coming off a loss, while Branch was on a 11-fight winning streak. Rockhold stopped David Branch via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Luke Rockhold submits Tim Boetsch
On April 26, 2014 Luke Rockhold faced Tim Boetsch in a middleweight bout. Rockhold was 29 years old with a record of 11-2, and Boetsch was 33 with a record of 17-6. Both Rockhold and Boetsch were coming off a win. Rockhold submitted Tim Boetsch via inverted triangle kimura in the 1st round.
8. Luke Rockhold KOs Keith Jardine
On January 7, 2012 Luke Rockhold defended his Strikeforce middleweight title against Keith Jardine. Rockhold was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Jardine was 36 with a record of 17-9-2. Rockhold was on a 7-fight winning streak. Rockhold stopped Keith Jardine via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Luke Rockhold KOs Costas Philippou
On January 15, 2014 Luke Rockhold faced Costas Philippou in a middleweight bout. Rockhold was 29 years old with a record of 10-2, and Philippou was 34 with a record of 12-3. Both Rockhold and Philippou were coming off a loss. Rockhold stopped Costas Philippou via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Luke Rockhold submits Jesse Taylor
On November 6, 2009 Luke Rockhold faced Jesse Taylor in a welterweight bout. Rockhold was 25 years old with a record of 5-1, and Taylor was 26 with a record of 13-4. Rockhold was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Taylor was coming off a loss. Rockhold submitted Jesse Taylor via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.