Luke Rockhold found himself in a situation where he had to act in self-defense, leading to a surprising encounter.
The ex-UFC middleweight champion, who has been out of the fighting scene since July 2019, recently shared a bizarre incident where he felt compelled to protect himself.
Watch the incident here: Video
In his account, Rockhold described the encounter where he was out walking his dog and came across a peculiar scenario on Santa Monica Boulevard. He noticed a woman who seemed disoriented and possibly under the influence, exhibiting concerning behavior.
As he continued his walk, the situation took an unexpected turn. The woman suddenly approached him in a frenzied manner, appearing as if she was going to spit on him. Rockhold, feeling threatened by her actions, instinctively reacted by delivering a forceful front kick.
The force of the kick caused the woman to stumble back and fall to the ground, where she seemed to display unusual movements. Rockhold was taken aback by the unfolding events, likening it to a surreal movie scene.
Despite the unusual encounter, Rockhold made sure to protect himself in the moment, although he regretted not having his phone to document the incident. The incident left him bewildered by the unexpected turn of events.
Overall, the situation unfolded quickly and unexpectedly, prompting Rockhold to take action to ensure his safety in a strange and unsettling encounter.
