Luke Rockhold was recently in Dubai for Karate Combat 45, where he announced his debut in the promotion in style. The UAE authorities have allegedly kept Floyd Mayweather hostage for an offense, and ex-UFC middleweight champion Rockhold was privy to the situation.
Rockhold knocked out veteran kickboxer Joe Schilling in the main event of Karate Combat 45 in Dubai, UAE. After the victory, Rochold celebrated with popular influencer Abdu Rozik. The ex-UFC champion recently returned to the US and made an emergency appearance on the JAXXON podcast, revealing Mayweather’s situation.
He [Floyd Mayweather] went in there and did a diamond deal, and somebody he was with stole like a bunch of diamonds, I guess. And then he paid the bill, I believe, and then they won’t, like, I don’t know if they’ll let him out because they want the diamonds too, not just the money.
Luke Rockhold via JAXXON podcast
Mayweather’s alleged hostage situation came to light during his social media feud with his former protegee, Gervonta Davis. According to Ryan Garcia, the feud was due to Davis’ relationship with Mayweather’s daughter, Yaya.
Rockhold revealed on the podcast that the UAE government sees stealing as a grave offense. As such, it would be difficult for Mayweather to leave the country without returning the stolen goods. Nevertheless, Rockhold has great things lined up with Karate Combat, possibly in UAE.
Luke Rockhold reveals exciting future with Karate Combat in UAE
Luke Rockhold took the fight against Joe Schilling on two and a half weeks’ notice. That didn’t matter, as he secured a third-round knockout victory at Karate Combat 45. Ex-UFC champions Georges St-Pierre and Bas Rutten were commentators at the event.
Luke Rockhold ( Image via Instagram )Karate Combat has found a home in UAE. The nation was integral to the UFC during the pandemic and does PPV annually. Now, Karate Combat has received great support from the country. Luke Rockhold and Marlon Vera were recent guests on the JAXXON podcast, where the former revealed an ambitious plan for Karate Combat.
It’s a grand prix.It’s a lottery pick: it’s me, Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, and Bisping. Lottery pick double fight Championship. Karate Combat Kumatang.
Luke Rockhold via JAXXON podcast
Vera stated he would watch the event, which would likely generate a lot of views. Rampage Jackson, the co-host of the podcast, also felt the same. Nonetheless, Jackson and Vera were skeptical of Bisping in the potential event.
Jackson felt Bisping being blind in one eye would be at a disadvantage. Vera added Bisping also suffers from knee and shoulder injuries. Nevertheless, a striking matchup between Anderson Silva and Luke Rockhold would be exciting.
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