Lyoto and Jacaré admit fight to define the next challenger for the belt

Winners at UFC in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazilians reveal that they would not like to face each other, but do not rule out a confrontation

SUPER FIGHTS Editorial

16/02/2014 | 15:32

L. Machida has his second fight as a middleweight in February 2014. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

L. Machida admits fighting against Jacaré. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

The Brazilians Lyoto Machida e Ronaldo Jacare were the big winners of UFC Fight Night 36, an event held last night (15), in Jaraguá do Sul, in the interior of Santa Catarina. Lyoto hit Gegard Mousasi in the main fight, while Jacaré defeated Francis Carmont in the second most important fight of the show.

Now, close to a title fight, the Brazilians are not ruling out a possible fight to define the title challenger. Despite not wanting to clash, both agree that they can face each other.

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“I would fight Lyoto, yes. I don’t want to, but if the UFC scores, we’ll fight like professionals”, said Jacaré, at the press conference. Like his compatriot, Machida followed his rival's opinion.

“As Jacaré said, I don’t want to, but if they do, we’ll have to face each other”, added Lyoto.

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The fight for the middleweight belt takes place at UFC 173, on May 24th, when the champion Chris Weidman puts his reign on the line against the Brazilian Vitor belfort. The winner of this fight must measure forces against Lyoto Machida ou Ronaldo Jacare still in 2014.