Overview

• Darren Till finished Rockhold by third‑round KO at Manchester’s AO Arena, with ringside staff placing an oxygen mask on the 40‑year‑old afterward.
• Rockhold posted on Instagram that it’s “time to work on my golf swing” and told Ariel Helwani he “can’t be taking shots like that” at this stage of his life.
• He said a rib injury early in camp limited him to one sparring session, leaving him underprepared for a pure boxing matchup.
• Rockhold left a narrow opening for one more bout, saying he would come back only to settle a grudge with Dillon Danis after their heated clash during fight week.
• Demetrious Johnson’s breakdown highlighted southpaw‑matchup issues, a low chin and muscle contractions during the KO, while Daniel Cormier urged veterans to avoid crossover fights that jeopardize their health and legacy.