Rockhold expresses ambiguous feelings about Reebok Fight Kit
Luke Rockhold: “My worry is the individuality of the sport. Everyone is blending together now. Even with the countries and color variations.”
UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold appeared recently on UFC announcer Bruce Buffer’s IT’S TIME podcast. Rockhold expressed ambiguous feelings for the new apparel, reporting that he had been told the like and feel is great, while worrying it will cut into fighter individuality.
“I spoke with a couple people in New York, friends of mine, Daniel Cormier and Robbie Lawlor. They seem to like the attire,” said Rockhold, as transcribed by David St. Martin for MMAFighting.com. “They say it’s very nice and comfortable. I just saw it this morning and it looked good.
“My worry is the individuality of the sport. Everyone is blending together now. Even with the countries and color variations. Everyone just blends together it seems like and I’m afraid that fighting is going to lose its individuality.”
“It’s a combat sport. You see boxing and the flamboyant characters that out in their ensembles and big wardrobes and stuff. It’s fun. It’s part of the game. That’s one thing I’m scared it might lose.”
“Is it going to be limited? Is Khabib going to able to wear his wig? Tom Lawlor and his walkouts? That’s a huge part. People love these certain walkouts, these characters. That’s going to be no more.”