Maynard welterweight Luke Rockhold wanted to prove himself, but he needs the opponents right to do so.
“All those who rated the highest in the UFC is now,” said Rockhold, scheduled to face Keith Jardine later this week. “It would be good if we could get some of the people in the capital, we here at Maynard, because it doesn’t look like we’re going anywhere. If they can take them to challenge, I’d be more than (willing) to welcome people into Maynard and put my belt on the line for them. “
Unfortunately for the champion, first title challenger is not one of their top-rated fighter. Maynard event on Saturday (10: 30 PM ET, Showtime) in Las Vegas will be the first fight on Jardine’s 185 Pounds after several years as a light heavyweight and heavyweight.
Although he didn’t win his fight, Jardine got a call from officials draw up cards with Maynard in less than two months notice. Tim Kennedy, a leading choice to face Rockhold, could not take the bout due to injury. Another famous name in Maynard’s ‘ 185-pound Division, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, recently lost the title to Rockhold in September.
For now, have their own content with Rockhold facts that he would face a name well known in Jardine, who fought in the UFC for years. Maybe beat veterans like Jardine will bring more attention than a win against more worthy challengers who do not have name recognition, says Rockhold.