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Luke Rockhold confirms draft to GFL Team Los Angeles, targets rematch fight with Chris Weidman

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has confirmed he has switched teams from Dubai to Los Angeles following the recent GFL (Global Fight League) draft last month — revealing he is still targeting a rematch with fellow ex-titleholder, Chris Weidman.

Rockhold, a former undisputed middleweight champion with the now-defunct, Strikeforce as well as the UFC, made his final Octagon appearance back in 2022, dropping a back-and-forth decision loss to Brazilian contender, Paulo Costa.

Luke Rockhold piles on Sean Strickland after UFC 312 loss: 'Fight like a f*cking man and sack up'
Luke Rockhold piles on Sean Strickland after UFC 312 loss: 'Fight like a f*cking man and sack up'

As for Weidman, the Baldwin veteran made good on his short retirement from mixed martial arts last month — signing with the GFL ahead of his return to action later this annum.