Max Rohskopf will get another shot in a big promotion.
Rohskopf (7-1 MMA, 0-0 BMMA), who had one fight in the UFC, has signed a multifight deal with Bellator, promotion officials confirmed Wednesday to MMA Junkie after an Instagram post from his manager, Brian Butler, of SuckerPunch Entertainment. Neither a debut date nor opponent has been announced.
One of the most highly touted prospects in MMA entering 2020, Rohskopf was signed to the UFC and lost after he retired on the stool. The decision to not go out for a third round was heavily criticized by some viewers, including UFC president Dana White. Shortly after the fight, Rohskopf was released.
The months that followed were rough, Rohskopf detailed in a long-form interview with MMA Junkie nearly one year after the bout took place. While he contemplated MMA retirement, he ultimately decided to give it another shot.
In between his UFC release and Bellator signing, Rohskopf went 2-0 under the Cage Warriors banner. He was scheduled to be half of the Cage Warriors 139 main event June 10, but opponent Erick Sanchez withdrew days prior to the event due to COVID-19 and the bout was scrapped all together.
