Belfort (photo) beat Rockhold in 2013. Photo: Reproduction
Vitor belfort found victory again last Saturday (07) by closing the trilogy against Dan Henderson again with a knockout in the UFC Sao Paulo. After the event, already talking about his future, Belfort looked back again and sent a direct message to another rival from his past: the next challenger for the middleweight belt Luke Rockhold
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“There's this guy (Luke) Rockhold who is talking a lot, talking too much, a big talker. Lack of respect… the boy is good, he has talent, but I’m keeping an eye on him”, said the “Phenomenon”, during the press conference after the São Paulo event.
Despite the feud with the North American who could become the new middleweight champion in December, however, Belfort was thoughtful when talking about his chances of challenging for the belt again and revealed his support for his compatriot Ronaldo Jacare. “Jacaré is in his moment, I'm rooting for him a lot, he's representing our country, he's a great athlete. Now it's time to wait, wait. The future is a post-dated check, yesterday is a canceled check and today is cash in hand (laughs)”, he said, in an interview with the “SporTV” channel.
Vitor belfort e Luke Rockhold They faced each other in 2013, in the city of Jaraguá do Sul (SC), and on that occasion the Brazilian came out on top with a spectacular knockout, after a well-aimed high kick. Since then, Rockhold has directed harsh criticism and repeatedly provoked the Brazilian, his only tormentor in the Octagon. At 38 years old, Vitor expanded, after the victory over Dan Henderson, his professional record stands at 25 wins and 11 losses.
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