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Luke Rockhold Biography
Luke Rockhold is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on October 17, 1984 in Santa Cruz, California, United States. After defeating Former Strikeforce Middleweight title holder who became UFC Middleweight Champion after defeating Chris Weidman in 2015. He lost the title to Michael Bisping in 2016., he became the UFC Middleweight Champion. In 2016, he lost the title to Michael bisping.
In his final fight at Strikeforce, he defeated He defeated Tim Kennedy by unanimous decision in his final fight in Strikeforce. unanimously.
Luke Skyler Rockhold (born October 17, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist, signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the Light Heavyweight division. Rockhold formerly competed at Middleweight and he is the former UFC Middleweight Champion. A two-time world champion, Rockhold also won the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship. Rockhold defended the title twice and was the last man to hold the belt, before Strikeforce was officially absorbed by the UFC in 2013. Rockhold is also an avid surfer, skateboarder, and a professional model having modeled at the New York Fashion Week and as the new face of Ralph Lauren’s “Polo Blue” fragrance.
Rockhold tried wrestling for a local community college but decided to take jiu-jitsu on full-time. After winning a few BJJ tournaments, he decided to enter mixed martial arts. In 2006, a friend invited Rockhold to train at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California. His raw talent and kicking displays immediately caught the eye of AKA head coach Javier Mendez, who touted Rockhold as a potential future champion.
Matt, his brother, became a professional surfer. In 2016, he dated His brother Matt became a professional surfer. He dated Demi Lovato in 2016..
| Name | Luke Rockhold |
| First Name | Luke |
| Last Name | Rockhold |
| Occupation | MMA Fighter |
| Birthday | October 17 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Santa Cruz |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Steve Rockhold, Diana Rockhold |
| Siblings | Lauren Zephro, Matt Rockhold, Nate Rockhold |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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After more than a year and a half hiatus from fighting due to injuries, Rockhold stepped into the cage to fight Strikeforce Middleweight champion Ronaldo Souza on September 10, 2011. He won the fight via unanimous decision (50–45, 48–47, and 48–47) to become the new Strikeforce Middleweight champion. For his first title defense, Rockhold faced Keith Jardine at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine on January 7, 2012. Rockhold won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Luke Rockhold Net Worth
Luke Rockhold is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luke Rockhold's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At age 6, he began training in judo and then he would begin jiu jitsu at high school.
He also set a Strikeforce Record with five submission wins, as part of his seven-record-breaking finishes in the promotion.
Rockhold was born on October 17, 1984, in Santa Cruz, California, and hails from an athletic family. Growing up, Luke and his older brother, pro-surfer Matt Rockhold, surfed their local breaks together. His father was a professional basketball player in Europe and his mother was an avid tennis player. Luke started training in judo when he was 6 years old but quit upon turning ten. When he entered the seventh grade, he joined his school’s wrestling team and stuck with the sport all through Soquel High School while taking jiu-jitsu classes.
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | MMA Fighter |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
For his third title defense, Rockhold was expected to face challenger Lorenz Larkin at Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir on November 3, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. However, Rockhold was forced to withdraw from the show due to injury and the event was later cancelled. The fight was rumored to be rescheduled on January 12, 2013. however, Rockhold never agreed to the bout, citing a lingering shoulder injury.
In his second title defense, Rockhold faced Tim Kennedy in the main event of Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy on July 14, 2012. During the weigh-ins for the bout on July 13, Rockhold came in a half-pound overweight. Rockhold cut the extra weight in the allotted two-hour limit. He successfully defended his title for a second time, winning the fight via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, and 49–46).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Luke Rockhold height 6 ft 3 in Luke weight 84 kg & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In July 2007, Rockhold made his professional debut against Mike Martinez for the Melee on the Mountain promotion. Rockhold dominated the fight and won via armbar submission midway through the first round. In his second fight for the promotion, in November 2007, Rockhold was defeated by Tony Rubalcava via TKO.
Rockhold faced perennial multi-divisional contender Vitor Belfort on May 18, 2013 in the main event at UFC on FX 8. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round, after being caught with a spinning heel kick to the face.
Who is Luke Rockhold Dating?
According to our records, Luke Rockhold is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Luke Rockhold’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Luke Rockhold. You may help us to build the dating records for Luke Rockhold!Rockhold was expected to face Tim Boetsch on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166. However, Rockhold was forced out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by C.B. Dollaway. Rockhold faced Costas Philippou on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35. He won via TKO in the first round after dropping Philippou with a kick to the body. The performance also earned Rockhold a $50,000 Knockout of the Night bonus. Rockhold eventually faced Tim Boetsch on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172. He won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Facts & Trivia
Luke Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Luke Rockhold celebrates birthday on October 17 of every year.
In January 2013, the Strikeforce organization was closed by its parent company Zuffa. A list of fighters scheduled to be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship was released in mid-January and Rockhold was one of the fighters listed.
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