MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Luke Rockhold
16-6
Age
38
Height
6'3"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
07:45
Gym
AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose
Wins By
6 KO · 8 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 3R4 1
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Santa Cruz, United States
Fight History
WIN
DB
vs David Branch
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control Submission to Strikes
R2 4:05
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control Submission to Strikes·R2 4:05
WIN
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
R2 0:57
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 0:57
WIN
CP
vs Constantinos Philippou
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R1 2:31
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 2:31
LOSS
PC
vs Paulo Costa
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:39
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:39
LOSS
YR
vs Yoel Romero
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold· 2018-02-10
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:48
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:48
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:36
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:36
WIN
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R4 3:12
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R4 3:12
WIN
TB
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26
Submission
Kimura On Ground
R1 2:08
SubmissionKimura On Ground·R1 2:08
LOSS
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
R1 2:32
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R1 2:32
WIN
LM
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:31
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
0.70 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Luke adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
3 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Spinning
67%
Mount
67%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 335% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Kick to Body At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
Submission to Strikes
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
#11
33% of subs
Other
Kimura On Ground
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Body At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 8 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (296% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
58% acc54%
Clinch
78% acc8%
Ground
84% acc38%
Striking Differential+1.42/min
4.10 landed/min2.68 absorbed/min
4.10
Landed/Min
2.68
Absorbed/Min
0.91
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed612
Sig. Strikes Attempted1235
Key Insights
Luke is active on the ground (29%).
Effective body attack (27%).
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 38% from ground at 84% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
29%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%
Landed
5
Defended
19
Total
24
0.70
TD / 15min
1.01
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
40
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
33%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 65%.
Active submission threat (1.01/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (29%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 38% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
752
2.24
Ratio
Absorbed
336
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
4/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
296%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.24x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 296% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:57
R2 Control
0:43
R3 Control
1:04
R1 to Final
+247%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+55.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+55.4pp
Body
-36.8pp
Leg
-18.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+61.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
116%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3155
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights