MMA Quick Hits 1/18/13: Rockhold vs. Philippou/Silva, Rampage turned down UFC contract

Luke Rockhold told MMAFighting.com that he wants to fight surging Costa Philippou, and then get his shot at Anderson Silva. “I think Costa Philippou makes the most sense right now. He’s coming off a win, and I think he’s a good opponent. Let’s get it on at [UFC on FOX 7]…I want Bisping to stay on the up and up so I can knock him out, but I want Belfort to win because that would open a path to Anderson [Silva]. I want the fight that gets me to Anderson as fast as I can. I believe I can