Former UFC Champions Luke Rockhold and Tyron Woodley to Coach in New Reality Series for Hardcore FC
Former UFC champions Luke Rockhold and Tyron Woodley are set to embark on a new journey as coaches in an Ultimate Fighter-style reality series for up-and-coming fighters in the upstart promotion Hardcore FC.
The news was confirmed by multiple sources, with promotion officials also announcing the coaching assignments for Rockhold and Woodley. The series, titled HFC Fight Show Reality, will be filmed in the United Arab Emirates over the next six weeks.
While not much else is known about the series, it is a significant opportunity for both Rockhold and Woodley, who have never coached a season of The Ultimate Fighter despite their years in the UFC.
Hardcore FC, originally based in Russia, is providing a platform for the two former champions to showcase their coaching skills and mentor the next generation of fighters.
However, fans hoping for a potential showdown between Rockhold and Woodley will be disappointed as the two are expected to only serve as coaches and not fight each other, which is a departure from the usual Ultimate Fighter format used by the UFC.
Rockhold and Woodley’s Journey Since Leaving the UFC
After a brief retirement, Rockhold announced his return to fighting after securing his release from the UFC. He made a one-time appearance in bare-knuckle fighting against Mike Perry in 2023, but after suffering several broken teeth, he decided to stick to traditional MMA.
Meanwhile, Woodley, the former UFC welterweight champion, last competed in 2021, suffering a knockout loss to Jake Paul in a rematch after their first bout ended in a controversial split decision. He has since teased a potential return to boxing, even calling out social influencer KSI for a fight, but nothing has materialized.
Now, both fighters will put their coaching hats on and share the stage in the new reality series for Hardcore FC, providing a unique opportunity for fans to see a different side of these two former champions.
Conclusion
The upcoming reality series for Hardcore FC featuring Luke Rockhold and Tyron Woodley as coaches is an exciting development for the promotion and the fighters themselves. It will be interesting to see how they handle their new roles and what they can bring to the table as mentors for the next generation of fighters. Fans can look forward to seeing a different side of these two former UFC champions in this new venture.
