L. Rockhold explains what made him fight again. Photo: Reproduction Facebook UFC
Luke Rockhold is officially back in MMA. The former UFC and Strikeforce middleweight champion (83,9kg) had retired from MMA in 2019 but, after a period of rest, travel and modeling work, he regained his love for the sport. To the North American website MMA Fighting, Rockhold confessed to being injury-free and renewed.
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“I discovered that there is life after the fight. I needed to have some time to do things that I wasn't able to enjoy, like traveling, being out of training, being free. My body needed to heal too. I've committed a lot over the last few years and had a few surgeries. I spent fifteen years continuously fighting the best fighters in the world. It was tough, but time definitely heals all wounds,” said Rockhold.
The former champion also revealed that the current situation in the world was a determining factor in his return and assured that, with focus, he is the best athlete in the world. AKA (American Kickboxing Academy).
“The world is boring and I need more excitement. It really comes down to this. Options are limited and I miss fighting. This is part of me and I need that something more. It's motivating to see what's happening. I needed a little push. I feel healthy and with a clear mind. Without injuries, I'm a problem for every one of these guys. I don't feel like I'm finished. There are more fights in me. I like to fight, and when I'm in the gym, I'm still the best there. It’s a matter of fighting with a clear mind, a healthy body and eliminating whoever is in front of me”, he concluded.
In addition to injuries, one of the major factors that made Luke Rockhold stop fighting were the criticisms regarding the most recent results. From 2016 to 2019, the North American fought four times and was defeated three times, all by knockout. The last one, precisely in his debut at light heavyweight (93kg), against Jan Blachowicz.
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