Luke Rockhold

Middleweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed A

Kick Power S

Kick Speed S

Accuracy A

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns A

TD Defense A

Sub Defense B

Ground Game S

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina A

Chin A

Fight IQ B

Reach 73"

SIGNATURE

▸Head Kick

▸Jab

▸Ground and Pound

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Devastating kicking game

−Susceptible to big counter punches

+Elite grappling and ground control

−Tendency to drop hands in exchanges

+Physical size and reach advantage

−Questionable chin durability

MATCHUPS

BESTFighters who struggle to close the distance against his length and have weak defensive wrestling.

HARDExplosive power punchers or technical counter-strikers who can exploit his low guard.

Fighter Intel

A TIER COMPLETE FIGHTER KO THREAT

Top Attributes

Kick PowerGround GameKick Speed

vs Division Average

Striking

Grappling

Defense

-4

Physical

-4

Combat Profile

Luke Rockhold is a former UFC Middleweight Champion renowned for his lethal kicking arsenal and suffocating top control. Fighting out of the American Kickboxing Academy, he utilizes a lanky frame to deliver brutal body kicks and spinning back fists that have finished elite competition. Rockhold is equally dangerous on the mat, where he utilizes slick jiu-jitsu to secure submissions like his iconic Von Flue choke. His movement is fluid and athletic, allowing him to dictate the pace with long-range striking before looking for takedowns.

Tactical Advantage

Rockhold dominates opponents who cannot match his length or those who struggle to defend against diverse kicking attacks. He systematically breaks down fighters by targeting the body and liver with precision kicks, sapping their strength over time. Against wrestlers, his sprawl and brutal ground strikes allow him to turn defense into offense quickly. However, he can be exploited by aggressive boxers who can close the distance and crowd his striking, negating his primary weapons.

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