Weidman praises Rockhold, but warns: 'I'm not Lyoto, he would be in trouble against me'

C. Weidman (photo) responded to Rockhold's challenge. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Still in the Octagon, right after hitting Lyoto Machida in the main fight of UFC on FOX 15, last Saturday (18), Luke Rockhold launched a challenge to the middleweight champion Chris Weidman, aiming for the long-awaited debut of Ultimate in New York. The words reached the recipient and the response came in the same tone. Weidman even praised Rockhold's performance, but assured that against him, the athlete from American kickboxing Academy wouldn't have a chance.

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“Luke was wonderful against Lyoto Machida, but Lyoto is not me. He's going to have to deal with a totally different type of game against me. It's a completely different game. Rockhold is a very complete fighter, but he doesn't have expertise in anything. I think this is going to be a big problem for him against me. I'm a master at wrestling, at striking, I'm the best at everything. He would be in trouble against me”, assured the champion, speaking to the North American TV channel “FOX Sports”.

Despite exchanging provocations and challenges with Rockhold, Chris Weidman He has an appointment in the octagon for next month. On May 23, in Las Vegas (USA), the North American puts his belt on the line against the Brazilian challenger Vitor belfort, in the co-main fight of UFC 187.

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