Anticipation for Luke Rockhold VS. Jesse “JT Money” Taylor televised on SHOwtime was at an all time high for the SC Family as Sam Diggs and I were driving to the Strikeforce Challenger Series 4 in Fresno California last night.
Jesse Taylor v. Luke Rockhold weigh-in Strikeforce
This was a big fight for Luke, he had 5 wins and 1 loss with the last 3 wins coming from rear naked choke/tko’s and first round finishes…but this fight was different. Luke was squaring off with Team Quest’s Jesse Taylor former “Ultimate Fighter”.
Strikeforce Challenger Series 4 at Sav Mart Center bout card
3:42 into the first round (AGAIN!) Luke Rockhold worked a beautiful reversal after giving up his back to sink the patented “rear naked choke” on Jesse Taylor improving the record to 6-1 with the last 4 fights ending in the 1st round with TKO/rear naked chokes.
Luke Rockhold moments before submitting Jesse Taylor
Born and bred in Santa Cruz California, Luke Rockhold is a surfer/skater by nature and the support from his hometown was in full effect Friday night with brother/pro surfer Matt Rockhold sitting ringside cheering his lil bro on.
Santa Cruz family showing support ringside
After taking care of business it was a limo ride to Club Bliss and the Projekt Label/ProMMA.info offical Luke Rockhold Party with a nice posse of Santa Cruz family in attendance.
Projekt Label and ProMMA.info afterparty for Luke Rockhold
CONGRATS FROM YOUR SC FAMILY ON ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE WIN!!!
