You Spit or Swallow That Blood – Joe Rogan Conor McGregor Daniel Cormier & Fans Go Berserk Watching Fu**ing Wild Paulo Costa- Luke Rockhold Fight at UFC 278 - EssentiallySportsAmerica's Favorites Trending in U.S.A.

You Spit or Swallow That Blood – Joe Rogan Conor McGregor Daniel Cormier & Fans Go Berserk Watching Fu**ing Wild Paulo Costa- Luke Rockhold Fight at UFC 278

Published 08/21/2022, 12:20 AM EDTBy UFC 278 co-main event had a showdown between two of the best middleweights in the UFC. A returning former champion, Luke Rockhold fought young Brazilian contender Paulo Costa. The rust was visible in Rockhold’s performance, but the will to compete and stay inside the Octagon was even more clear. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The Eraser defeated the American Kickboxing Academy fighter. However, considering the three-year hiatus and the sheer heart of the 37-year-old former champion, there were no losers in the bout. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Coming into the bout, the 31-year-old Team Borracha product was on a two-fight losing streak. Thus, this win against a former champion will boost his confidence. Costa looked better than ever, but the story of the co-main event was around Luke Rockhold staying in the fight even after gassing out in the first round.NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 18: Luke Rockhold celebrates defeating Lyoto Machida of Brazil by tap out in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) The former middleweight champion was putting his hands to the knees, his back to the fence, yet marched forward with straight lefts and spinning kicks to keep the Brazilian fighter from rushing in. In the third round, a blooded veteran even reversed a ground position to get into his guard and created a chaotic yet historic moment as he brushed some blood off his by rubbing his face with his counterpart. The fans were mesmerized by the performance of both the fighters.

MMA fans and pros react to UFC 278 co-main event

The bout was amazing from the start to finish. The display of skills and heart was unbelievable. Conor McGregor among many UFC athletes paid tribute to the bout. After the, Rockhold admitted he’s ‘old’ to compete inside the Octagon. Even Joe Rogan and the former Strikeforce and middleweight champion had a moment during the Octagon interview. Incredible fight! — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) I was fuking dyin the whole time ? — Noel Espinal (@jnoel_09) What a disturbingly entertaining fight. I don't even know how to describe that. — caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) Luke Rockhold is a freaking animal for that ending rubbing his blood all over Costa!! Hahaha — Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) Their faces look like two 70s wrestlers, covered with blood — Kevin Iole (@KevinI) This fight is fucking wild, I love it! — Funky (@Benaskren) ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad "You spit or swallow that blood?" -Paulo Costa probably — MacMally (@MacMallyMMA) This might be the last time fight fans witnessed a Rockhold contest. However, the middleweight didn’t hang his gloves inside the Octagon. Thus, it will be interesting to see what path he chooses in the upcoming days. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad WATCH THIS STORY – What do you make of this UFC 278 contest between Luke Rockhold and Paulo Costa? Was it the last time fight fans witnessed Rockhold fight inside the Octagon? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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ADVERTISEMENT Deepak Kumar 1081 articlesDeepak Kumar is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. His love for MMA comes from the chaos and violence the fight game brings to the table. A BJJ aspirant, Deepak began following the sport as a casual fan when Ronda Rousey was finishing her opponents in seconds.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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