Overlooked by many who were unimpressed with the fight card’s main event, UFC on Fox 4 delivered four extremely entertaining contests and the next light heavyweight title challenger in Lyoto Machida.
According to UFC president Dana White, Machida will now await the winner of a September title bout between champion Jon Jones and Dan Henderson. This could mean a rematch between Machida and Jones, who put the Brazilian to sleep with a standing guillotine less than one year ago.
Machida’s promised title shot means main event winner Mauricio Rua will have to wait for his chance to reclaim the 205-pound strap. In the meantime, let’s take a look at who should be next for Rua and the rest of the UFC on Fox competitors.