Before talking about a rematch, L. Machida wants to wait for a duel between Jones and Sonnen, TUF 17 coaches. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The Brazilian Lyoto Machida and the North American Dan Henderson They already knew that the winner of the fight between the two on Saturday night (23), at UFC 157, would be the next challenger for the light heavyweight belt. Despite this, Lyoto, who won by split decision, showed a cautious speech at the press conference that followed the event, in Anaheim, California.
Asked about a possible rematch against Jon Jones, current light heavyweight champion and to whom Lyoto already lost in 2011, “The Dragon”, as he is known, was cautious and remembered that there is another title fight to happen soon in the division. “I think it's too early to say. I have to wait and see the fight between Chael Sonnen e Jon Jones", he responded.
Defeated by Lyoto, Dan Henderson praised his rival, but said, in the same interview, that he did not agree with the final result. “I thought I won the fight. But I'm not going to put the blame on the judges. I apologize for the result and if the fight was a little boring, but Lyoto did a great job moving around the Octagon. I shouldn’t have left it to the judges,” said Hendo.
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Good Lyoto! Once again showing the value of Karate!!!
I think that despite being a great fighter Lyoto Machida will not withstand attacks from either Sonem or Jon Jones, whoever his opponent may be, they both have very refined techniques, they are far beyond many fighters, if Dan Henderson, at 42 years old, took the result in the fight against him for the judges' decision, against either of these two I'm almost certain it won't be the same. But we know that anything can happen, so close the cage door.