Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will fight his compatriot Joe Schilling, formerly of Bellator. The full-contact karate bout will take place April 20 at Karate Combat 45 in Dubai.
Rockhold, 39, last stepped into the octagon in August 2022 at UFC 278, losing to Paulo Costa by unanimous decision. He has 16 wins and six losses on his record.
Schilling, 40, last fought in October 2019 at Bellator 229, losing to Tony Johnson by third-round knockout. He has four wins and six losses on his record.
