Luke Rockhold is the former UFC middleweight champion, and here is everything you need to know about him, including net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Luke Rockhold facts
Birth Place | Santa Cruz, California |
Father’s Name | Steve Rockhold |
Mother’s Name | Diana Rockhold |
Star Sign | Virgo |
Net Worth (2022) | $3 million |
Last Fight Earnings | $210,000 |
Age | 37 |
Date of Birth | October 17, 1984 |
Education | Soquel High School |
Nationality | American |
MMA Debut | July 24, 2007 |
MMA Record | 16-5 |
Divisions | Middleweight/Light-Heavyweight |
Achievements | Former UFC middleweight champion |
Partner | None; Ex– Demi Lovato |
Children | None |
Endorsements | Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren |
Social Media |
Luke Rockhold was brilliant during the mid-2010s. The former middleweight champion is also an excellent BJJ artist.
Last Updated: 19-08-2022
Luke Rockhold Net Worth and Payouts
Luke Rockhold has a net worth of $3 million. Thanks to his successful mixed martial arts career. He has accumulated wealth through his modeling career as well.
For his first UFC fight, against Vitor Belfort, Rockhold earned $40,000 following a KO loss against the veteran.
His biggest payday came against Yoel Romero. Despite losing to the Cuban via. KO, Rockhold made $485,000.
Luke Rockhold MMA career and UFC record
Luke Rockhold made his MMA debut on the 24th of July, 2007 in a promotion called Melee on the Mountain. He took on Mike Martinez and earned a first-round submission win.
He lost his second fight, against Tony Rubalcava via. TKO.
Rockhold then moved to Strikeforce and earned 9 straight wins, which also got him the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.
Following two successful title defenses, Rockhold moved to the UFC. He made his UFC debut on the 18th of May, 2013 against Vitor Belfort.
Belfort knocked out Rockhold in the very first round.
Rockhold showed remarkable bouncebackability with four straight wins thereby earning a middleweight title fight.
At UFC 194, Rockhold became the UFC middleweight champion after beating Chris Weidman via. TKO.
However, Rockhold couldn’t keep hold of his title as he succumbed to Michael Bisping (KO) at UFC 199.
Since then, Rockhold has fought just thrice, and has won just once. He hasn’t fought since July 2019.
Rockhold’s MMA record reads 16 wins and 5 losses.
Luke Rockhold Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Luke Rockhold was born on the 17th of October, 1984 in Santa Cruz, California to parents Steve Rockhold and Diana Rockhold.
His father was a professional basket player, and mother, a tennis player. Rockhold’s brother Matt Rockhold is a professional surfer.
Rockhold is a charmer. With his washboard abs and sharp looks he constantly had female attention. The former middleweight champ, dated singer Demi Lovato for a few months in 2016.
He is believed to be single now.
As for his endorsements, Rockhold endorses Ralph Lauren’s Polo Blue cologne fragrance.
FAQs about Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold has a net worth of $3 million.
Luke Rockhold was born in Santa Cruz, California.
Luke Rockhold was born on the 17th of October, 1984.
Luke Rockhold became the UFC middleweight champion after beating Chris Weidman at UFC 194 in December 2015.
Luke Rockhold’s MMA record is 16 wins and 5 losses.
Luke Rockhold’s parents are Steve Rockhold and Diana Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold dated Demi Lovato for a few months in the second half of 2016.
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