Rockhold achieved his fourth consecutive victory with his submission over Lyoto. Photo: Reproduction
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Upon stepping into the octagon set up at the Prudential Center, in Newark (USA), for the main fight of UFC on FOX 15, Lyoto Machida He dreamed of getting his second consecutive victory and getting closer to a chance at the middleweight belt. However, the “Dragon’s” plans were thwarted by the inspired American Luke Rockhold.
In an almost impeccable performance, Rockhold dominated Lyoto throughout the first round and needed just a few minutes in the second half to take the Brazilian's back and submit him with a tight rear-naked choke. As a bonus, after the triumph, the athlete from American kickboxing Academy asked for a fight against the champion Chris Weidman at Madison Square Garden, at the debut of Ultimate in New York.
with the triumph Luke Rockhold he reached 14 wins and just two defeats as a professional. The former champion of the extinct Strikeforce comes from four consecutive victories by knockout or submission. Already Lyoto Machida he had a record of 22 wins and six losses. The Bahian based in Pará now has two defeats in his last three fights in the octagon.
Watch Lyoto's loss to Rockhold at UFC on FOX 15 below:
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