After victory in Barueri, Lyoto responds to Rockhold's challenge: 'It would be excellent'

L. Machida (photo) beat CB Dollaway in the main fight of UFC Barueri. Photo: Reproduction

As soon as Lyoto Machida knocked out CB Dollaway in the main fight of UFC Barueri, in the early hours of this Sunday (21), the middleweight Luke Rockhold ran to the Twitter and challenged the Brazilian, proposing a fight between them at UFC 184. The topic did not go unnoticed during the press conference in Greater São Paulo and the Brazilian left the door open for a duel against the former champion of the extinct Strikeforce.

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“I think so (it would be interesting to face him). It depends on the organization. O Luke Rockhold He's a guy who's qualified to fight for the belt, he's one of those in line. So, suddenly, a fight against him would be excellent!”, said the “Dragon”.

At 36, Lyoto Machida has a record of 22 wins and five losses. The triumph over CB Dollaway, in just 1m02s, was the fastest of the karateka's professional MMA career. Already Luke Rockhold, 30 years old, has a record of 13 wins and two losses. After debuting in Ultimate with a defeat to Vitor belfort, Rockhold comes from three consecutive victories.

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