Luke Rockhold’s Bold Proposal for a Karate Combat Grand Prix!
Rockhold’s Recent Ring Adventures
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has transitioned from the octagon to the squared circle, and now to the Karate Combat arena. After his departure from UFC following a defeat at the hands of Paulo Costa at UFC 278, Rockhold faced BKFC star Mike Perry at BKFC 41. The first round was closely contested, but Perry secured a TKO victory in the second round.
Continuing his combat sports journey, Rockhold recently competed at Karate Combat 45 in Abu Dhabi, where he achieved his first victory since 2017, defeating former Bellator fighter Joe Schilling by TKO.
A Star-Studded Tournament Idea
In a recent episode of the JAXXON podcast, Rockhold revealed his grand idea for Karate Combat: a one-night Grand Prix featuring former UFC champions—himself, Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, and Lyoto Machida. “Me, Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, and Lyoto Machida, all in one tournament, like a lottery. One champion, in Karate Combat,” Rockhold proposed. This concept could reignite fan interest with legendary fighters clashing in a new format.
Michael Bisping, who retired from professional MMA after a loss to Kelvin Gastelum in November 2017, has already expressed his willingness to face Rockhold in Karate Combat. This could set the stage for a thrilling encounter between former adversaries in a fresh combat setting.
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Rockhold’s Vision for Karate Combat
Rockhold’s proposal reflects his vision to invigorate Karate Combat with high-profile names that could draw new audiences to the sport. His recent victory over Schilling, combined with his high ambitions, positions him as a potential key figure in realizing these grand events.
Luke Rockhold on JAXXON podcast: “Me, Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping, and Lyoto Machida, all in one tournament, like a lottery. One champion, in Karate Combat.”
