Rockhold dethroned the undefeated Chris Weidman at UFC 194 to capture the 185 lbs title. However, he has lost three out of his last four fights since then and hasn’t fought since 2019. The California native recently declared that he is eager to return to the octagon and is eyeing a fight with Costa.
During a recent episode of the DC & RC show, Cormier affirmed his belief in Rockhold. However, the former two-division champion is unsure if Costa is the right opponent for his longtime friend. He said:
Watch the latest episode of DC & RC below:
Michael Bisping comments on Luke Rockhold calling out Paulo Costa
Michael Bisping used to have a heated rivalry with Luke Rockhold, with the duo having fought one another on two occasions. After losing their first fight in 2014 via submission, Bisping won their rematch at UFC 199 to get his hands on the middleweight championship. However, the two men now appear to have put their differences behind them.
In a clip posted to his YouTube channel, Bisping stated that a fight against Paulo Costa would be a risky proposition. The Englishman is unsure if Rockhold should return in a fight against one of the hardest hitters in the 185 lbs division. ‘The Count’ said:
Check out Bisping’s comments on a potential clash between Rockhold and Costa below:
Although he hasn’t enjoyed much success in the octagon of late, Luke Rockhold will undoubtedly go down as a legendary middleweight. If he wants to make another run for the UFC middleweight title, a win over Costa will put him in a promising position.
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