After 15 years as a professional, former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is calling it a career. The 37-year-old announced his retirement during his Octagon interview with Joe Rogan after his UFC 278 co-main event fight with Paulo Costa.
“I’ve been through so much the last few years. Thank you, fighting. Thank you UFC. Thank you, Joe. I f—ng can’t do it anymore. I gave it my all and I just didn’t... I’m f—g old.”
Prior to Saturday night, Rockhold last saw action at UFC 239 in July 2019 against former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz.