Luke Rockhold vs. Costas Philippou

Main Event | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Rockhold defeats Philippou
L
KO/TKO, Body Kick 2:31 Round 1 of 5
vs.
KO/TKO 2:31 R1
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Fighter Comparison

10-2-0

Climbed to 11-2
Pro
Record
12-3-0

Fell to 12-4
-400
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+325
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Cyprus
San Jose
California
Fights out of
New York
US
29
+2 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 34
+1 month, 2 wks, 3 days
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
77.0"
(196cm)
Reach
74.5"
(189cm)
American Kickboxing Academy Gym Bellmore Kickboxing MMA

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Philippou
10%
Rockhold
90%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 35

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou
  • Date: Wednesday 01.15.2014 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: Gwinnett Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Duluth, Georgia, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Kenny Florian
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Rockhold Disclosed Pay: $130,000
  • Philippou Disclosed Pay: $23,000
  • Event Links:
  • Bout Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Fight Night Atlanta: Luke Rockhold Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch Luke Rockhold discuss his fight with Costa Philippou at UFC Fight Night: Atlanta.

  • Interview  |  Fight Night Atlanta: Costas Philippou Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch Costa Philippou discuss his fight with Luke Rockhold at UFC Fight Night: Atlanta.

  • Interview  |  Fight Night Atlanta: Luke Rockhold Post-Fight Interview

    Watch Luke Rockhold discuss his win over Costa Philippou.