Dana White Confirms Luke Rockhold vs Vitor Belfort UFC Brazil | UFC NEWS
UFC President Dana White confirmed that plans are in place for Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold yesterday while in London. A date and venue have not been confirmed yet, but it will likely take place during the second quarter of 2013. The fight will headline a major event in Brazil, and the winner will most likely establish themselves as the number one contender at Middleweight.
Luke Rockhold is on a 9 fight win streak, defending the Strikeforce middleweight championship in his last two outings. His last fight was a unanimous-decision victory against tough opponent Tim Kennedy in July. Rockhold, who trains at the American Kickboxing Academy, has been campaigning for a fight against Belfort in recent weeks. It looks like his wish has been granted.
On the other hand, Vitor Belfort looked phenomenal in a recent TKO win against top middleweight contender Michael Bisping last month. He is 8-2 in his last 10 fights, with his only losses coming at the hands of two UFC champions; Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. Belfort is eager for a rematch against either opponent, with aspirations of once again holding a UFC belt. There’s only one thing standing in his way, and that is Luke Rockhold.
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Damn straight into the gates of hell for Luke. I thought they would have eased him in against Bisping or Boetsch, if Luke beats Belfort I’m pretty sure hell get Anderson next.
Agreed. A tough debut fight for Rockhold. I don’t see why they wouldn’t give him an immediate title shot if he wins. I’m just curious to see how he stacks up against top UFC talent..
Yeah no doubt.. fore sure he’ll earn a shot if he beats Belfort, I think at this point anyone would.
I can’t WAIT to see this fight happen it is going to be a great fight!
Vitor KO’s Rockhold – watch and see.
^^^agreed
I think lukes got this fight, he likes to take people down, the only reason bisping lost to vitor is that in the entire fight he never tryed a takedown, once u get vitor on his back the fight is half won
ya herd ,, u forget jones vs belfort and luke isnt near as big as jones , vitor has it
^^^Yes agreed