Luke Rockhold is gearing up to go head-to-head with Craig Jones in a submission grappling contest!
Mark your calendars for September 21, 2023, as the Pais Arena in Jerusalem plays host to this much-anticipated matchup. The Israel Fight Night promotion made the official announcement last Sunday, although the specific ruleset is yet to be disclosed.
Jones has also enthusiastically confirmed his participation in his characteristic style, writing on Instagram: “Never in the history of combat sports have 2 dime pieces of this caliber locked horns. I’ve often been told I need Jesus in my life, what an opportunity to hit Jerusalem in search of him.”
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold’s last Octagon appearance dates back to August 2022, when he faced defeat against Paulo Costa. Following a brief hiatus, Rockhold resurfaced in March this year, venturing into bare-knuckle boxing against Mike Perry. Regrettably, he suffered a TKO loss.
Consequently, this event presents a thrilling opportunity for Rockhold to continue competing, this time in a sport that emphasizes safety and longevity.
Craig Jones, in contrast, remains driven to partake in submission grappling tournaments. As a prominent figure in the realm of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he boasts two ADCC silver medals and holds a pivotal coaching role at the prestigious B-Team Jiu-Jitsu. Additionally, he serves as a grappling coach for none other than UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Charles Vieira
Charles Vieira is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. He has travelled the world extensively training on 4 continents.