Rockhold wants to beat Machida, then Weidman
Luke Rockhold will next fight Lyoto Machida in the main event of UFC on FOX 15 and hopes to win and parlay that win into a title fight against Chris Weidman.
Luke Rockhold will next fight Lyoto Machida in the main event of UFC on FOX 15 and hopes to win and parlay that win into a title fight against Chris Weidman:
“I think it speaks volumes that me and Machida are the main event over our closest competitors, which are Jacare and Yoel Romero,” Rockhold said. “I truly believe Machida and I are the best fighters in the division. We are both capable of fighting for the title. Jacare and Yoel are very good fighters, but I don’t believe they are as polished and me and Machida.
“I truly do believe me and Machida are the No. 1 and No. 2 competitors in the world.”
“Next stop is New York. We’re going to march over there,” Rockhold said. “First stop Jersey, next stop New York. That’s what I plan on doing next. Machida in Jersey, Weidman in New York at Madison Square Garden. Go ahead and mark it on the calendar.”
Rockhold is currently ranked fourth in the division and is fighting second ranking Lyoto Machida. A win over Machida will likely put him into first or second place in the rankings, so a title fight could definitely be possible.