Machida and Henderson faced each other at UFC 157, in 2013. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Lyoto Machida He already has a date and opponent set for his return to the UFC Octagon. The Brazilian, former light heavyweight champion and who comes from two consecutive defeats in the organization, should have a rematch against Dan Henderson on April 19, at UFC on FOX 19, an event that will take place in Tampa, Florida (USA).
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The information was released on the website of the “Combate” channel, which stated that both athletes have already accepted the confrontation, with only the definitive signing of the contract remaining.
The two fighters already faced each other in 2013, in the co-main fight of UFC 157. On that occasion, the “Dragão” and Hendo fought a close fight, but without major aggressive moments. The Brazilian prevailed in a split decision from the judges.
Machida, 37 years old, is in a delicate moment in the octagon, with three defeats in his last four fights. In his two most recent fights, he lost to Luke Rockhold, current champion of the category, and for Yoel romero. His last victory was in December 2014, when he beat CB Dollaway in Barueri (SP).
Henderson is also far from his best phase. The oldest active UFC athlete, at 45 years old, the veteran has lost six times in his last eight fights. His most recent fight was in São Paulo, when he lost to Vitor belfort.
The main fight of UFC on FOX 19 should be between lightweights Khabib Nurmagomedov e Tony Ferguson. on the same night, Rashad evans e Mauritius Shogun they must also duel.
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