That rubbing his bloodied face all over PC's face was like a horror movie scene. Great fight between two warriors. LR nose was full of blood early doors, affecting his breathing, at times he was out on his feet with exhaustion, but man did he soldier on. Luke the Lionheart!
I actually used to hate Luke Rockhold because of his arrogance, but I actually feel sorry for him now, and want him to win. His fall from grace since Bisping KO'D him and took the world championship from him, has been dramatic and quick to say the least. He showed true grit there though!!!
He's still young, izzy jus outclassed him, Marvin jus has a head full of concrete and rob is so fast. . But that wheel kick damn he has some of the best kicks, front leg high kick no switch is so good
But he isn’t, so who cares, that’s like saying if cm punk had better striking and wrestling and grappling he would be best in the world, like tf, pointless comment
@@olenwilsonSFhe probably gained more fans respect losing this fight than Costa did for winning. I really don’t know how you can hate a guy after bleeding like that for us
@@jakenbake9878 I’m not hating on him for bleeding for glory of the sport. But, where is the GLORY in wipin your blood on your opponents face like a lil girl, simply because you are frustrated at yourself for not being in appropriate shape to get the W?
@@olenwilsonSF I’ve never seen a little girl hold someone down and rub blood on their enemy’s. That’s called psychological warfare and that’s definitely dude stuff.
@@lukes5631 I clearly watched the same fight as you as I am commenting on the same video, I have watched Rockhold fight enough times to know is cardio isn't and never has been the greatest. He was gassed after the first minute.
Rockholds fall from grace has been nothing short of spectacular. Since Bisping KO'D him and took the belt of him, his arrogance rapidly disappeared. Now I've went from wanting all of his opponents to smash his smug face in, to actually feeling sorry for him and kinda rooting for the guy. He showed true grit there, he definitely is a warrior and I actually wish him all the best now. Paulo Costa is no joke, he's one scary dude, and for the size of his muscles he's got brilliant cardio!
Just remember when we thought Weidman and Rockhold in their prime were the highest level the middleweight division had ever reached. And a few years later we've got guys like Duplessis and Strickland with very weird/non flashy styles but would absolutely destroy those 2 guys.
As much as you might want to hate Rockhold for his attitude or whatever, GD son, he gives his all…AND he has been the best in the world at his profession …if you were in a really bad situation, he would be a great guy to have as an ally….
This fight was Luke baring his soul for all the world to see. He knew the narrative heading into the fight was that he was past his prime, and all he wanted to do was prove to himself that he still had it.
I think Costa was asking Rocco if he was OK at the end of the fight. Rocco said "Yeah I'm OK" after Costa asked him something. Rocco was worn-out. He didn't have the conditioning for this fight.
Luke did not have the cardio maybe the cut but body shots also but constantly leg kicks and spinning stuff and never could catch a second wind or pace himself
Altitude... fight took place a high altitude. Luke not trained for that, oxygen is much thinner. Of course the busted nose did not help, and those early rib shots from Costa took a toll as well.
this was the first fight in Utah and I dont think he was ready for that on top of a broken nose. Costa got those Brazilian genetics tho they got different air or something that way xD
Luke really pissed me off this fight .. and showed the importance of road work and conditioning, he was the definition of fake fit … he looked in shape but he really wasn’t
You ever go for a jog in Utah and it’s your first time being that high? It fucking sucks. Been training for YEARS and one day in Utah I was outta breath. Wasn’t even running just jogging
A lot of people to this day think Luke was trying to spread his blood on Costa's face. Luke's face was so bloody that it got into his eyes and he was practically blind. When he is rubbing his face on Costa he is trying to wipe the blood of his eye socket with out using his hands. When Luke is on top of Costa he can't even see him.
6:45 can we take a moment to recognize that Rogan called a Tornado Kick a “360 roundhouse kick” … this is the same dude that called a bicycle kick, a “low kick that turns into a head kick” until like UFC 250. Dude doesn’t know fighting, he’s a sales person for the UFC.
those kicks are basically the same thing, he's live commentating a fight in front 100k people i mean i'd imagine he couldn't see which foot he landed on so he'll make mistakes just as all commentators do, he holds black belts in both Taekwondo and BJJ but yeah you probably know more than him in the art of fighting
Luke drove from California to Utah for this fight the same week of the fight.while is not far,it did cost him his cardio and stamina.If he had been more prepared cardio wise or had gone to Utah a few weeks before the fight,I think would have won.
If you get exhausted in the 2nd round, you have not trained enough. Every fighter should train 5 rounds.. Yeah I know, you can't start out that way but you shouldn't go into the ring until you can
He definitely got rag dolled ,never seen a fighter look so disappointed after getting punched in the face ,and tossed around. Great fight, the blood smearing was something else, I'm not sure what.
People clown Bisping but after losing the first fight he took prime, Rockhold out whereas Costa had to win a closer decision with out of prime, Rockhold.
You have been my idol Luke. You are quite likable. Now its time you quit while in one piece. I love you, l respect you, l dont want to see you like this again, please. Da Costa surely was linient on you. He respects you too
yeah. hes just not the same fighter. doesnt really go foreward with long combinations anymore. dont think hes champ material because of that. he doesnt quite have the skills to be elite, but he has the power and tenacity to compete with them.
Rockhold made some tactical errors in this fight. If he was smarter and didn't gas out trying to take down Costa at the start of the fight, he had a pretty decent chance.
Rockhold was thinking if he can't beat Costa with his fist, he'll beat him with bloodborne pathogens😂
Lmao
facts
The ref was the MVP of this fight.
"The fingers, the low blows, I'm not having that shit..!"
that was not a low blow, it was right on the pit of the stomach
@@agauerm why are you watching the fight with your eyes closed
What does mvp mean?
Most valuable player @@johnfrancis5673
@@johnfrancis5673 its means you are gay
That rubbing his bloodied face all over PC's face was like a horror movie scene.
Great fight between two warriors.
LR nose was full of blood early doors, affecting his breathing, at times he was out on his feet with exhaustion, but man did he soldier on.
Luke the Lionheart!
He looks like Nic Cage in ending scene of Mandy 😄
I actually used to hate Luke Rockhold because of his arrogance, but I actually feel sorry for him now, and want him to win. His fall from grace since Bisping KO'D him and took the world championship from him, has been dramatic and quick to say the least. He showed true grit there though!!!
Esse borracha é muito fraco,nunca será campeão do ufc,um borrachinha mesmo.
"You don't know where I've been, Paulo. You don't know where I've been!"
Lol
😂😂😂 I love it
Two of the best looking UFC fighters fighting each other.
Luke saying FU with blood dripping from mouth and out of gas and spinning into costas guard at end is pretty epic . Dramatic.
Yea this fight looks like a scripted fight club scene lol
Those 4 lefts he threw in the 3rd saying fuck you on 2 of em was badass for Luke. Rocked him 3x
If Paulo Costa had been stronger in grappling he could have had more success in fights against Adesanya, Whitaker and Vettori
He's still young, izzy jus outclassed him, Marvin jus has a head full of concrete and rob is so fast. . But that wheel kick damn he has some of the best kicks, front leg high kick no switch is so good
But he isn’t and he never it’s all ifs buts why’s and when’s it means nothing ….
But he isn’t, so who cares, that’s like saying if cm punk had better striking and wrestling and grappling he would be best in the world, like tf, pointless comment
not easy to take any of them down
@@nate.egan.australiaquit crying lol
Holy shit ! Did he just fight club spew blood all over Costa’s face
Sure did!
Beltran yelling in Spanish and Costa's like "Dude I'm Brazilian" 😂😂😂
Cannot wait to see Costa square up with Strickland.
costa getting retired by strickland
Costa got fked
boring ass fight
😂😂😂 everyone hated it hahaha
Luke was exhausted that entire fight. He really gutted that one out.
It was at high altitude
Yea. Gutted out an ugly big L LOSS
@@olenwilsonSFhe probably gained more fans respect losing this fight than Costa did for winning. I really don’t know how you can hate a guy after bleeding like that for us
@@jakenbake9878 I’m not hating on him for bleeding for glory of the sport. But, where is the GLORY in wipin your blood on your opponents face like a lil girl, simply because you are frustrated at yourself for not being in appropriate shape to get the W?
@@olenwilsonSF I’ve never seen a little girl hold someone down and rub blood on their enemy’s. That’s called psychological warfare and that’s definitely dude stuff.
So clear to see that LR wanted to win, and he put it all on the line to try to get there….that’s all we ever ask for. Good fight Champ
Incredible fight 🔥🔥
Costas lead leg high kicks no switch are so good
COSTA is always entertaining.
So true win or lose he's putting on a show no matter what
Referee talking to Costa in Spanish 😂
😂
Exhaustion is a terrible feeling, but while you’re getting punched in the face as well…? No thanks. Luke is a warrior for surviving all 3 rounds.
Rockhold's cardio is shocking for a professional MMA fighter. He was blowing out of his arse by the end of round 1.
He couldn't breathe properly after he took that shot in round 1. I don't know what fight you were watching.
Bruh for a middle old aged man he fight really good
@@lukes5631 I clearly watched the same fight as you as I am commenting on the same video, I have watched Rockhold fight enough times to know is cardio isn't and never has been the greatest. He was gassed after the first minute.
@@ATOJARhe broke his nose bro
Elevation, not only Rockhold was tired early.
The fight look like it was in 1.5x speed, but the commentary was normal.
Luke rockhold is the most complete and skilled middleweight ever. Incredible creativity both on his standup and his ground game.
He's extremely underrated. Him in his prime and at his best is definitely one of the best ever.
Much respect to theese both warriors
That is such an underrated fight. Absolutely brutal
Costa would do great if he focused on grappling. Dude is built like an olympian demi god, rockhold is a way more talented striker. Great fight
Se é tão talentoso pq que não venceu?
Costa used to absolutely brutalize people in the stand up.
@@diassizcaraubas2502sai dae xarope ele venceu essa luta geral nos 🇺🇸 curte o borrachinha só no Brasil por motivos políticos vcs embaçam na do cara
DW said it best: what those two men went through out there is something the rest of us will thankfully never know about
Rockholds fall from grace has been nothing short of spectacular. Since Bisping KO'D him and took the belt of him, his arrogance rapidly disappeared. Now I've went from wanting all of his opponents to smash his smug face in, to actually feeling sorry for him and kinda rooting for the guy. He showed true grit there, he definitely is a warrior and I actually wish him all the best now. Paulo Costa is no joke, he's one scary dude, and for the size of his muscles he's got brilliant cardio!
UFC 301 is taking place this Saturday, May 4th 2024. This fight is from UFC 278. UFC 302 is scheduled for July
BEST FIGHT IVE SEEN SO FAR
Incredible fight
I was one of the guys that used to take the piss out of Rockhold but man did he earn my respect with this fight.
I love LR for this fight.. didn't care for him too much B4 but now I watch them all
Luke was completely exhausted and really dug as deep as possible but just not enough in the tank
9:02 That groin punch by Costa was personal.
Body goals on both of them ! Great fight !
Just remember when we thought Weidman and Rockhold in their prime were the highest level the middleweight division had ever reached. And a few years later we've got guys like Duplessis and Strickland with very weird/non flashy styles but would absolutely destroy those 2 guys.
It was dirty for the UFC to put Rockhold at altitude.
Why? How about Paulo Costa?
Sach a great fight! Real WARRIORS
As much as you might want to hate Rockhold for his attitude or whatever, GD son, he gives his all…AND he has been the best in the world at his profession …if you were in a really bad situation, he would be a great guy to have as an ally….
This fight is incredibly good
Why I love about Costa
17:00
my favorite part😂😂😂
Ref trying to motivate Costa speaking Spanish to him 😠😂
Enjoyable fight
This was an old fight long ago. Looks like it was reuploaded.
What's your point, there's a lot of old fights not on RUclips.
@@Phantom-wu9su 🤣you trynna tell me Mike Tyson retired or something?
This fight was Luke baring his soul for all the world to see. He knew the narrative heading into the fight was that he was past his prime, and all he wanted to do was prove to himself that he still had it.
Bel combattimento,due fisici incredibili ma Costa è una roccia!
Was clenching my ass there a few times,great fight.
Lol
EU ADORO ESSE CANAL ❤❤❤❤❤
love 3 round. Its one of the creazyest rounds in this sport.
Bloodbrothers. Great Fight, great Warriors.
Amazing battle
Costa ground game is so good man
Amazing fight!!
no hang ups no tattoos
Funniest fight ever. This is why I love MMA.
I think Costa was asking Rocco if he was OK at the end of the fight. Rocco said "Yeah I'm OK" after Costa asked him something. Rocco was worn-out. He didn't have the conditioning for this fight.
rockhold said after he had an injury that limited his raining before the fight
It was actually the Utah altitude.
When Luke yelled "Fuck you!' he wasn't screaming at Costa. He was screaming at Father Time.
Luke did not have the cardio maybe the cut but body shots also but constantly leg kicks and spinning stuff and never could catch a second wind or pace himself
Altitude... fight took place a high altitude. Luke not trained for that, oxygen is much thinner. Of course the busted nose did not help, and those early rib shots from Costa took a toll as well.
this was the first fight in Utah and I dont think he was ready for that on top of a broken nose. Costa got those Brazilian genetics tho they got different air or something that way xD
You don't know where i been lou!!
Remember have pride in everything you do. Pride
Everything read the whole Bible when you get a chance.
respect to Rockhold that was gutsy
Huge punch right into the nutz lol
🫨he went
Luke really pissed me off this fight .. and showed the importance of road work and conditioning, he was the definition of fake fit … he looked in shape but he really wasn’t
I mean to be fair they were fighting at Elevation in Utah. I’ve ran in Flagstaff and that shit tires you out.
He’s just trying to make a few more paydays. His legacy is behind him 🤙 good in his prime tho 💯👍
You ever go for a jog in Utah and it’s your first time being that high? It fucking sucks. Been training for YEARS and one day in Utah I was outta breath. Wasn’t even running just jogging
A lot of people to this day think Luke was trying to spread his blood on Costa's face. Luke's face was so bloody that it got into his eyes and he was practically blind. When he is rubbing his face on Costa he is trying to wipe the blood of his eye socket with out using his hands. When Luke is on top of Costa he can't even see him.
Costa is such a monster .. wish he knew jujitsu
Wow what a fight
costa is going to be a nightmare for Sean .
This fight looks faster than normal speed😮
Verdadeiros gladiadores!
legendary fight
this was such a great fight
6:45 can we take a moment to recognize that Rogan called a Tornado Kick a “360 roundhouse kick” … this is the same dude that called a bicycle kick, a “low kick that turns into a head kick” until like UFC 250.
Dude doesn’t know fighting, he’s a sales person for the UFC.
IM LOOKIN FOR THE GUY WHO ASKED B )
those kicks are basically the same thing, he's live commentating a fight in front 100k people i mean i'd imagine he couldn't see which foot he landed on so he'll make mistakes just as all commentators do, he holds black belts in both Taekwondo and BJJ but yeah you probably know more than him in the art of fighting
Lol, Joe Rogan is a high level BJJ black belt and was a point fight karate guy. He definitely knows the fight game.
I wonder if Rockhold could still hang in the top 10 of the UFC if he returned now?
Luke drove from California to Utah for this fight the same week of the fight.while is not far,it did cost him his cardio and stamina.If he had been more prepared cardio wise or had gone to Utah a few weeks before the fight,I think would have won.
I'm pretty sure Luke was knocked out three or four times in that first exchange. The man's a legend.
This is not UFC 302, it's UFC 278. Reported.
If you get exhausted in the 2nd round, you have not trained enough. Every fighter should train 5 rounds.. Yeah I know, you can't start out that way but you shouldn't go into the ring until you can
Best ref in the business
That was awesome!! Not the cleanest of fights technically, but grit slays the fans!💪😎👍
No way Costa started celebrating after uppercuting Luke's balls into orbit lmao😂
Can you say "man-handled"? Never thought I'd see Rockhold get treated like this....
He definitely got rag dolled ,never seen a fighter look so disappointed after getting punched in the face ,and tossed around. Great fight, the blood smearing was something else, I'm not sure what.
Bom lutator❤
Once his chest gets up a little more it’s game over!!! LUKE!!! But you did GREAT CHAMP!!!👍
The ref is speaking spanish to Costa who speaks portuguese right??
Best Luke I’ve seen in years! 🤙💯
The UFC should have to pay the viewers for watching this fight
you will never fight and that shows. Lets meet up tho if you want.
@@Apeekachu This is a MMA channel. Not a gay hook up site.
Buddy that was pretty good fight👍🏾
@@Tight--LiNeZ Oh right so its for you guys in the closet. I get it. Keep on using the keyboards for your battles. One day you might become a man
@@Tight--LiNeZ🤣
People clown Bisping but after losing the first fight he took prime, Rockhold out whereas Costa had to win a closer decision with out of prime, Rockhold.
7:55 the ref letting Luke recover for no reason 😂
Eye poke.😂
if i remember correctly they weren't prepared for the altitude i believe this was the first fight in Utah and they learned alot from it
Costa, is gonna, upset Strickland,. Gonna knockout strictland.
You have been my idol Luke. You are quite likable. Now its time you quit while in one piece. I love you, l respect you, l dont want to see you like this again, please. Da Costa surely was linient on you. He respects you too
Costa was never the same after Jizzy.
True.
yeah. hes just not the same fighter. doesnt really go foreward with long combinations anymore. dont think hes champ material because of that. he doesnt quite have the skills to be elite, but he has the power and tenacity to compete with them.
@@jelorer his physique and build is awkward for a predominantly striking-focused mideweight.
@@SAM-JAMES Yeah. Strong but really short reach. would gear towards a guy who likes to mix it up.
Luke rockhold smeering his blood on Paulo costa face is just brutal😭😭
A "MAN" of "UFC" for now over "30-Years", this may be the "Greatest MMA Fight of All TIME!!!"
Rockhold made some tactical errors in this fight. If he was smarter and didn't gas out trying to take down Costa at the start of the fight, he had a pretty decent chance.
Luke forgot to train cardio . Completely spent within the first minute
They were in Utah elevation
@@reflex6907 and Luke's nose broke in the first round too, if I recall correctly; couldn't have helped
@@reflex6907 even more reason to train for cardio endurance
Costa baby of the Adesanya
Adesanysa Dog whisperer and baby of Alex
If rockhold didn’t act so visibly tired, he could easily have gotten a split
Which would still be a loss
@@paulmaul A split decision isnt a loss lmao so sick of this wwe fanbase that’s infested the ufc
man idk who i want to win sean or paulo, hard choice
Paulo Costa, victories only above 40 years......2-3 on UFC.