Luke Rockhold Posts Wholesome Yet Concerning Update After Brutal KO Loss to Darren Till at Misfits Boxing 22

The popular sentiment right now is: Luke Rockhold needs to retire from combat sports. Misfits Boxing 22 ended with a thrilling climax in Manchester, as Darren Till defeated the former UFC middleweight champion with a devastating third-round knockout to win the bridgerweight championship. The bout marked Rockhold’s Misfits debut, but Till stole the show, becoming undefeated in the crossover boxing scene. For Rockhold, however, the highlight-reel KO once again raised questions about his long-term health inside combat sports.

Shortly after the fight, the 40-year-old posted a photo of himself and Till enjoying a beer on Instagram, which appeared to be a positive update. He captioned the post, “S— happens; it’s all love @darrentill2.0. All the best to you, brother.” While the act exhibited sportsmanship and respect, fans were quick to bring out the concerning part: Rockhold celebrating with booze so soon after suffering a possible concussion-level knockout.

Many questioned his decision to drink following such a devastating finish, as Luke Rockhold actually found himself folded inside the ring. Comments such as “More brain cells killed 🔥” and “Rockhold probably shouldn’t be drinking with that concussion” summed up the sentiment.

Others commented, “Maybe skip the beer for a week?” and “Luke is good?” indicating genuine concern that the former UFC champion was definitely not taking the risk of brain damage seriously. The worries did not end there. Some fans openly speculated about the long-term consequences of Rockhold’s multiple knockouts, bringing up possible CTE concerns.

“Luke looks like he don’t know where tf he’s at,” one fan said, while another added, “Luke probably thinking the fight ain’t happen yet lmaoo.” The concern reached a blunt point with comments like, “He even know where he at?” showing how many viewers felt uneasy watching him celebrate so carelessly after being on the receiving end of such damage.

Others turned their concern into an appeal for the 40-year-old to stop fighting altogether. “Luke “It’s time, brother 😢. It’s been many years now,” one fan urged, while another commented, “Luke, it’s time to stop. CTE is just around the corner for you, ATP.” A third chimed in simply, “Stop fighting; please preserve your health.”

The tone on social media was clear: while fans admire Rockhold’s warrior mentality, many believe the risks are no longer worth it. And the former UFC fighter has already proved his point: he is an amazing fighter who is capable of giving fans a good fight despite already being knocked out days earlier. Confused? Well, it seems like the Misfits knockout isn’t the only one the MMA legend suffered this week.

Dillon Danis claims Luke Rockhold was knocked out during the brawl at the Misfits Boxing weigh-in

And this is where things get messy. Just two days before Rockhold was knocked out in the Misfits ring, Dillon Danis was already stirring the pot. At the Misfits 22 weigh-ins in Manchester, he seized the mic and casually announced, “I already knocked out Luke Rockhold today. He’s a former UFC champ – that was easy. Tomorrow I’ll knock out [Spencer], then I’ll fight KSI. I’m taking everybody out.”

For a man who thrives on chaos rather than consistency, the timing couldn’t have been more controversial. Danis doubled down with a personal shot at Rockhold, reminding everyone of their training history and labeling the 40-year-old “washed up.” He portrayed Rockhold as a desperate veteran seeking any fight to remain relevant.

As if words weren’t enough, photographs eventually surfaced showing Danis grabbing Rockhold by the throat backstage, forcing security to intervene. Rockhold responded by uploading an image of a cut on his back, casting doubt on Danis’ “knockout” claim, and striking back at X with “Ask @dillondanis how his face feels?” The tension was very real, and the line between promotion and personal feud blurred.

But what if Dillon Danis actually spoke the truth? What if he actually knocked out the MMA legend during that brawl? That would mean Luke Rockhold actually suffered two major blows to the head within a span of days. And with that bottle of beer in his hand, no wonder his fans are concerned, going as far as asking the former UFC fighter to finally hang up his gloves for good.