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Luke Rockhold declares Thiago ‘Marreta’ Santos ‘easy money’ after UFC Prague performance

Luke Rockhold could have an idea in mind for his UFC light heavyweight debut.

Rockhold (16-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC), the former UFC middleweight champion, intends on finally moving up to the 205-pound division, and Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 3 main event had someone who apparently piques his interest.

Thiago “Marreta” Santos (21-6 MMA, 13-5 UFC) defeated Jan Blachowicz (23-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) by third-round TKO in the headlining matchup, which took place at O2 arena in Prague and streamed on ESPN+.

There’s talk of Santos potentially getting a title shot coming out of the event, but Rockhold made it known he wasn’t impressed by the Brazilian (via Twitter):

Sloppy Santos ha easy money

Rockhold hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to Yoel Romero at UFC 221 in February 2018. He was scheduled to rematch Chris Weidman at UFC 230 in November, but was forced to withdraw due to injury. That withdrawal promoted his decision to jump weight classes, and he apparently wants Santos (via Twitter):

For complete coverage of UFC on ESPN+ 3, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

Michael Bisping warns Michael Chandler not to underestimate Conor McGregor: ‘Can’t be drunk on your own ego’

Michael Bisping thinks Michael Chandler would be making a grave mistake by underestimating Conor McGregor. Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) welcomes McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) back in a welterweight bout, which headlines UFC 303 June 29 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+). McGregor hasn’t competed...

Karine Silva explains how fast UFC rise was actually deceivingly long

LAS VEGAS – Karine Silva has heard the praise. Even though the narratives are largely complementary, Silva (17-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) admits her run toward UFC notoriety isn’t as quick and effortless as it may seem. “It wasn’t quick, guys. It wasn’t fast,” Silva told MMA Junkie and other...

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