When will you fight?
I’ve talked to Lorenzo a while back and he asked me if I was fine. They announced the fight against Rampage, but then he said he would have to get his knees operated. I saw they offered me to Dan Henderson and he declined it. So I’m waiting for a definition. I might fight in June or July, that’s when I hope to fight, but for now there’s no opponent in mind.
Were you let down when heard that Rampage wouldn’t be able to make it?
It’s something I know Rampage really wanted and so did I, but you gotta be like super prepared to fight.
They talked about a rematch against Henderson. Did you crave that or was caught by surprise with the possibility?
It’s something I really wanted. It was a fight that please the fans and the press. I really wanted it but unfortunately it didn’t happen. I’m sure I’ll eventually get a chance to beat Dan Henderson.
So, now you don’t have anything ahead, who could come next? Maybe Lyoto Machida or Phil Davis?
I don’t think about who I can fight against, I wait for UFC to offer me someone. I rather wait. It’s hard to pick an opponent out like that. I rather not chose. Rampage and Henderson are legends and they would make great opponents and fans would dig it. But, as I said, I rather not think about fighting one guy or another. Sometime they have to replace your opponent and that’s frustrating for us as athletes, so I fight anyone.
UFC is coming back to Rio, where you beat Griffin up, with a historical event at Engenhao. Do you want to be a part of it?
Absolutely. I dream about being part of this card, even because it’s a huge event. I would really like to be a part of it. Let’s wait for UFC to define something.
