Rockhold responds to Weidman: 'I'm better than him in every area'

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Luke Rockhold seems to have disliked the statements made by Chris Weidman stating that Ronaldo Jacare would be the most dangerous challenger for the UFC middleweight champion. In fact, the possible next in line to fight for the belt stated that he sees himself as superior to the title holder in all areas of the fight.

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Rockhold told the North American website “Bleacher Report” how he believes his fight against Weidman would unfold. “I’m better than him in every area. I see that the fight will happen in striking. He's used to facing guys who don't want to go to the ground with him, but I don't mind going to the ground. I will control the fight and I will hit your face”, he analyzed.

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The UFC has not yet decided who will be the next challenger for the UFC belt. Chris Weidman. Recently, the organization's president, Dana White, stated that both Rockhold and Jacaré are in the running.

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