Ultimate wants a rematch between Rockhold and Weidman at UFC 230 in New York

Weidman (left) was defeated by Rockhold (right) via technical knockout in the fourth round in December 2015. Photo: Reproduction/FOXSports1

Ultimate seems to have the future of the organization's middleweights mapped out. After announcing the division champion, Robert whittaker e Kelvin Gastelum as TUF 28 coaches and Paulo borrachinha e Yoel romero at UFC 230, now it was the turn of the former IA champions, Chris Weidman e Luke Rockhold. According to information from the American ESPN, Ultimate wants to hold a rematch between the former title holders in November, at Madison Square Garden, in New York.

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The former middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold hasn't fought since February when he was knocked out by Yoel romero At UFC 221. He is currently ranked second in the category. With a record of 20 fights, with 16 wins and four losses in MMA. The American defeated Weidman, in December 2015, by technical knockout in the fourth round.

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Chris Weidman, also a former title holder, was coming off three consecutive defeats, to Rockhold, Yoel romero e Gegard Mousasi. In his last fight in July this year, 'All American' defeated Kelvin Gastelum No. UFC Long Island. He currently occupies third place in the category ranking.