Luke Rockhold is an American Former MMA fighter who has a net worth of $3 million. He is best known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions.
Rockhold is a well-known figure in the world of MMA and the fighter has always done well in competitions. Throughout his career, he competed in 22 matches, winning 16 and losing 6. He won six of his sixteen fights by knockout, eight by submission, and two by decision.
Rockhold is currently ranked as the UFC’s #1 middleweight and #3 official pound-for-pound fighter by Fight Matrix and Sherdog. Rockhold began his martial arts career with Judo and is now a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He appears to have ended his nine-year UFC career, which began in 2013 against Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8. He eventually moved on to Strikeforce, where he won the middleweight championship after 9 straight victories.
He is well-known for his smooth technique and seamless striking, and he surely earned a lot of money from his fights. Rockhold’s UFC career did not end well. Yoel Romero and Jan Blachowicz both finished the former middleweight champion within three rounds for the last 3 figures.
He announced his retirement from MMA after his recent defeat against Paulo Costa in August 2022. Rockhold is also a keen surfer, skateboarder, and tennis player. In addition to his MMA career, Rockhold has also worked as a model and has appeared in several advertising campaigns.
Luke Rockhold Net Worth (2024)
| Net Worth: | $3 Million |
| Profession: | Fighter |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Born: | October 17, 1984 |
| Salary (Annual): | $500 Thousand Per Year |
| Last Updated | 2024 |
Luke Rockhold‘s Net Worth Growth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $3 Million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $2 Million |
| Net Worth in 2022 | $1.3 Million |
| Net Worth in 2021 | $1.2 Million |
| Net Worth in 2020 | $1 Million |
Highlights
- Rockhold held the UFC Middleweight title.
- Rockhold held the Strikeforce Middleweight World Title for the fourth and final time in 2009 and successfully defended it twice.
- Rockhold has the most tied finishes (7 in Strikeforce history) and the most submissions (5 in Strikeforce history).
- Rockhold won the Purple Belt No-Gi Gold Medal and the Blue Belt Gold Medal at the 2007 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
- Rockhold won the Blue Belt Silver Medal in the 2006 IBJJF Pan American Championship.
Early Life
Luke Skyler Rockhold was born on October 17, 1984, in Santa Cruz, California. He belonged to an athletic family and his parents are Diana Rockhold, an avid tennis player, and Steve Rockhold, a professional basketball player in Europe.
Rockhold has an older brother, Matt Rockhold who is a professional surfer. From the age of 6 until 10, he began judo training. He attended Soquel High School, where he joined the wrestling team in the 7th grade and continued playing the sport while also taking jiu-jitsu training.
Rockhold wrestled for a local community college before committing to jiu-jitsu full-time with his historical coach, Gaetano Mortaccitua. He chose to pursue mixed martial arts after winning a few BJJ tournaments.
In 2006, Rockhold was invited by a friend to train at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California, and after seeing his raw talent and kicking displays, AKA head coach Javier Mendez praised Rockhold as a potential future champion.
MMA Career
Rockhold made his professional debut against Mike Martinez in 2007 for the Melee on the Mountain promotion. He dominated the bout and won through armbar submission midway through the first round as well as in his second fight he was defeated by Tony Rubalcava via TKO.
Rockhold has competed in numerous competitions throughout the years, earning many victories that have enhanced his fame in mixed martial arts. Shortly after his wins in 2007, he was recruited into the emerging promotion Strikeforce.
There he made a rapid impression but unfortunately was eliminated from the fight for unclear reasons. After a few years away, he returned to the ring in 2011 to win the middleweight title. The Strikeforce company collapsed in 2013.
He joined the UFC and faced Vitor Belfort in his debut fight. Unfortunately, Rockhold was knocked out in the first round. He became the 7th Middleweight champion in UFC history when he won the UFC Middleweight title at UFC 194 in 2015. Rockhold advanced to the light heavyweight division.
Rockhold stepped down from fighting due to burnout after a knockout loss to Jan Balachowicz. He returned to the UFC after a two-year hiatus and was set to face Sean Strickland. He had to withdraw due to a herniated disc.
Rockhold was set to face Paulo Costa at UFC 277 in July 2022. The fight, however, was rescheduled for August 20, at UFC 278. Rockhold lost the bout by unanimous decision and thereafter announced his retirement from MMA.
Modeling Career
Rockhold is also a professional model. He joined Soul Artist Management and is open to taking an indefinite break from the UFC to focus on his modeling career. Additionally, he has walked in the New York Fashion Week.
Reality TV Appearance
In 2015, Luke Rockhold appeared as a guest on the Bravo TV reality series The Millionaire Matchmaker. He dated Kara, a mixologist on the show, then left after asking Kara an inappropriate question.
Endorsements
- Ralph Lauren’s “Polo Blue” cologne scent in 2018
- Adidas
Personal Life
Rockhold dated Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Demi Lovato for a few months in late 2016 prior to actually breaking up in January 2017. The pair made their first public appearance together while attending UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
And if you’ve been wondering if Luke Rockhold and Taylor Swift ever dated, you’ll be disappointed to hear that it is just a rumor and they never have dated. Rockhold is said to be single right now.
Luke Rockhold‘s Biography
| Real Name | Luke Skyler Rockhold |
| Nick Name | Luke |
| Age | 39 Years Old |
| Height | In Feet – 6 Feet 3 Inches In Meters – 1.91 m In Centimeters – 191 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 84 Kg In Pounds – 185 lbs |
| Family | Father – Steve Rockhold Mother – Diana Rockhold Sisters – N/A Brothers – Matt Rockhold |
| Girlfriend | Demi Lovato (Ex) |
| Wife | N/A |
| Children’s | N/A |
“I will always be motivated to improve until I feel I’ve achieved my potential.”
– Luke Rockhold
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Luke Rockhold Net Worth
Luke Rockhold’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million in 2024. The fighter earns the majority of his income through his fights, tours, and brands. Rockhold was paid $40,000 after losing a knockout to the veteran in his debut UFC battle against Vitor Belfort. His biggest payout till now is his fight against Yoel Romero.
Despite being knocked out by the Cuban, Rockhold earned $485,000 for his efforts. Rockhold is a former middleweight champion with a career earnings total of $2,290,925. Rockhold is one of the highest-paid fighters in the UFC, with an average income of $200,000 per year.
In August 2022, Rockhold announced his retirement after he lost a hard-fought three-round match against Paulo Costa in the co-main event of UFC 278. He reportedly received $200k in Guaranteed Purses and $10k in sponsorships in UFC 278.
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