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Luke Rockhold to Possibly Headline UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh
According to MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, word is that former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold (15-3) will headline UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh (September 16th) against former two-division WSOF champion David Branch (21-3). There are also rumblings that Rockhold could face Yoel Romero, but that would take place at a later date.
Been serious talks of booking Luke Rockhold vs. David Branch as the main event of the Sept. 16 card in Pittsburgh. However, … (cont’d)
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 22, 2017
… Yoel Romero’s name has also been discussed as an opp. for Rockhold on a later date. Should be done soon. Rockhold’s return is imminent.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 22, 2017
… Right now, according to multiple sources, Branch is the front-runner and this is a fight he wants. Step up. Sink or swim.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 22, 2017
