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Luke Rockhold

16-6-0★ 5bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Boxing 0-1Pro bare-knuckle 0-1Grappling 0-2Wrestling 0-1BKFC record 0-1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Paulo Costa · Unanimous Decision · Aug 20, 2022

16-6-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Mike PerryTKO · R2 01:15
BKFCBKFC 41 Colorado·April 29, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Luke Rockhold holds a professional MMA record of 16-6-0. Rockhold has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rockhold lands 4.42 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 1.06 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rockhold also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Rockhold also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Rockhold also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Rockhold also has 1 recorded wrestling bout. Rockhold also has 1 recorded karate bout. Most recent fight: April 29, 2023. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
6'3"191 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Oct 17, 1984
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Santa Cruz, California, United States

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Paulo Costa
    UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Middleweight· 16-6 vs 14-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  2. LOSS
    vs Jan Blachowicz
    UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 24-8
    TKO
    R2 · 1:39
  3. LOSS
    vs Yoel Romero
    UFC 221: Romero vs Rockhold· Feb 11, 2018· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R3 · 1:48
  4. WIN
    vs David Branch
    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Branch· Sep 16, 2017· Middleweight· 16-3 vs 21-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:05
  5. LOSS
    vs Michael BispingTitle bout
    UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 29-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:36
  6. WIN
    vs Chris Weidman×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Middleweight· 15-2 vs 13-1
    TKO
    R4 · 3:12
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Lyoto Machida
    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Rockhold· Apr 18, 2015· Middleweight· 14-2 vs 22-6
    SUB
    R2 · 2:31
    POTN
  8. WIN
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 8, 2014· Middleweight· 13-2 vs 25-7
    SUB
    R2 · 0:57
    POTN
  9. WIN
    vs Tim Boetsch
    UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 17-7
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08
  10. WIN
    vs Constantinos Philippou
    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 12-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:31
    KOTN
  11. LOSS
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFC on FX: Belfort vs Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 23-10
    TKO
    R1 · 2:32
  12. WIN
    vs Tim Kennedy
    Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Kennedy· Jul 13, 2012· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 14-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Keith Jardine×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Strikeforce: Rockhold vs Jardine· Jan 6, 2012· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 17-10-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:26
  14. WIN
    vs Jacare Souza×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov· Sep 10, 2011· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 14-3
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Paul Bradley
    Strikeforce: Challengers 6· Feb 25, 2010· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  16. WIN
    vs Jesse Taylor
    Strikeforce: Challengers 4· Nov 5, 2009· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 13-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:42
  17. WIN
    vs Cory Devela
    Strikeforce: Challengers 2· Jun 18, 2009· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 10-4
    SUB
    R1 · 0:30
  18. WIN
    vs Buck Meredith
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Diaz· Apr 10, 2009· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:07
  19. WIN
    vs Nik Theotikos
    Strikeforce: Destruction· Nov 20, 2008· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:06
  20. WIN
    vs Josh Neal
    Strikeforce: Young Guns 2· Jan 31, 2008· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 3-4
    TKO
    R1 · 1:49
  21. LOSS
    vs Tony Rubalcava
    California Regional· Nov 6, 2007· 1-1 vs 2-1
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Mike Martinez
    California Regional· Jul 24, 2007· 1-0 vs 4-4
    SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (19 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
99 · best in division
Submission Threat
96 · top 5% in division
Punch power93
Kick power99
Punch speed92
Kick speed99
Accuracy91
Takedowns89
Ground striking95
Submissions96
Chin92
Body strength93
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.42per min
57% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.35per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.06per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed54%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 6-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.42per min
57% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.35per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.06per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed54%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 0-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed6.15per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed9.23per min
50% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Luke Rockhold sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Luke Rockhold has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×2★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Paulo Costa · UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2Aug 20, 2022
  2. ★ FOTNvs Chris Weidman · UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregorDec 12, 2015
  3. ★ POTNvs Lyoto Machida · UFC Fight Night: Machida vs RockholdApr 18, 2015
  4. ★ POTNvs Michael Bisping · UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs BispingNov 8, 2014
  5. ★ KOTNvs Constantinos Philippou · UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs PhilippouJan 15, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Luke Rockhold earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Luke Rockhold's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
Champion Middleweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
245

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#1520162017Dec 14, 2015 · #9Jan 19, 2016 · #7Feb 8, 2016 · #8Feb 23, 2016 · #7Feb 29, 2016 · #5Mar 7, 2016 · #3Jun 6, 2016 · #13Jul 11, 2016 · #12Aug 3, 2016 · #14Aug 9, 2016 · #13Aug 24, 2016 · #12Sep 26, 2016 · #13Nov 7, 2016 · #12Dec 19, 2016 · #15Jan 18, 2017 · #15#15

Middleweight

C#5#10#15201420152016201720182019Feb 4, 2013 · #7Feb 25, 2013 · #6Mar 4, 2013 · #5Mar 18, 2013 · #6Apr 8, 2013 · #5May 21, 2013 · #7Jul 8, 2013 · #8Sep 23, 2013 · #6Apr 14, 2014 · #5Mar 2, 2015 · #4Apr 20, 2015 · #1Dec 14, 2015 · CJun 6, 2016 · #1Nov 16, 2016 · #2Jul 10, 2017 · #3Sep 20, 2017 · #2Nov 8, 2017 · #4Nov 29, 2017 · #3Dec 13, 2017 · #2Feb 12, 2018 · #3May 16, 2018 · #2Apr 15, 2019 · #3Jul 2, 2019 · #3#3

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1651▼7
Peak
1973Dec 12, 2015
Rated fights
22
150016501800195020082011201420172020Jul 24, 2007 · 1544Nov 6, 2007 · 1502Feb 1, 2008 · 1553Nov 21, 2008 · 1617Apr 11, 2009 · 1657Jun 19, 2009 · 1714Nov 6, 2009 · 1743Feb 26, 2010 · 1774Sep 10, 2011 · 1768Jan 7, 2012 · 1800Jul 14, 2012 · 1821May 18, 2013 · 1783Jan 15, 2014 · 1818Apr 26, 2014 · 1848Nov 7, 2014 · 1884Apr 18, 2015 · 1920Dec 12, 2015 · 1973Jun 5, 2016 · 1916Sep 16, 2017 · 1898Feb 10, 2018 · 1881Jul 7, 2019 · 1816Aug 21, 2022 · 16511651

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Frequently asked questions

When does Luke Rockhold fight next?

Luke Rockhold has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Luke Rockhold's record?

Luke Rockhold's professional MMA record is 16-6-0.

Who is Luke Rockhold fighting next?

Luke Rockhold's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Luke Rockhold fight last?

Luke Rockhold most recently fought Mike Perry at BKFC 41 Colorado on Saturday, April 29, 2023, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Luke Rockhold fight in?

Luke Rockhold fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Luke Rockhold have?

Luke Rockhold has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Luke Rockhold won?

Luke Rockhold has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Luke Rockhold?

Luke Rockhold is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Luke Rockhold weigh?

Luke Rockhold weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Luke Rockhold's reach?

Luke Rockhold has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Luke Rockhold?

Luke Rockhold is 42 years old (born Oct 17, 1984).

Where is Luke Rockhold from?

Luke Rockhold is from the United States.

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