Luke Rockhold names two potential MMA fights he'd consider
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Luke Rockhold revealed that he would consider returning to MMA for fights against Mike Perry and Dillon Danis. Rockhold, who last fought in MMA in August 2022, remains active in other combat sports like boxing and karate. He is set to compete against Joe Pyfer in a light heavyweight wrestling match at RAF 13 on September 18. Although he has no interest in rejoining a typical promotion, he expressed appreciation for Scott Coker's new Ki MMA initiative.
- •Rockhold last fought in MMA at UFC 278 in August 2022.
- •He is scheduled to face Joe Pyfer in a wrestling match on September 18.
- •Rockhold is currently active in boxing, karate, and Bare Knuckle Boxing.
- •He expressed interest only in fighting Mike Perry and Dillon Danis in MMA.
- •Rockhold praised Scott Coker's Ki MMA initiative but isn't seeking a typical promotion.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Rockhold names 'only two people' he'd fight in MMA
"Luke Rockhold isn't keen on signing with an MMA promotion, but two fighters would interest him in a return to the sport.
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