Rockhold says he should make his first defense against Romero or Weidman

Rockhold (photo) recently won the middleweight title. Photo: Disclosure/UFC

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Shortly after defeating Chris Weidman and win the UFC middleweight belt, Luke Rockhold made a very direct request: he wanted the chance to have a rematch with his only tormentor in the Octagon, Vitor belfort. However, according to the champion himself, the fight should not happen soon.

In an interview with the North American broadcaster “FOX Sports”, Rockhold said he had discussed with UFC president, Dana White, the possibility of facing two athletes: Yoel romero or even a rematch with Weidman, since, according to him, the former champion is “begging” for another chance to fight for the title.

“I talked to Dana White and, as far as I saw, there are two fights on the table: there is Yoel romero e Chris Weidman. I know that Chris Weidman He's been begging Dana for a chance ever since we fought. I'm not opposed to giving him what he wants. I will fight in the perfect way so that he never wants to face me again”, declared Rockhold.

In the second most important fight of UFC 194, in December 2015, Rockhold defeated Weidman by technical knockout in the fourth round. It was the first defeat for the former champion, who was coming off victories over names like Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida and Belfort.

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