Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold has fired back at Jake Paul after the YouTube star downplayed his recent bout as a "glorified street fight".
Rockhold, 37, retired from the UFC after losing a hard-fought decision to Paulo Costa last weekend. Paul was not impressed by the technical abilities on display in the fight given both men were considered two of the best in their weight class. The YouTube star wrote on Twitter : "Bruhhhh lol Rockc*** vs Paulo is embarrassing. This a glorified street fight. Both [easy] money."
Rockhold has since labelled Paul an "idiot" whilst talking aim at his "handicapped" boxing fights. "I don't give relevance to idiots, I'm tired of doing that," Rockhold said on The MMA Hour. "I thought the kid had a better head on his shoulders and was doing better for the sport. I've seen him stand up for the sport, but the hate kind of got to him and made him feel insecure. Motherf*****, you're doing handicapped fighting, you're fighting guys that are smaller than you.
