Lyoto Machida Says He Is Willing to Wait for Next UFC Fight

UFC fans have yet to see Lyoto Machida compete in the Octagon since his knockout victory over Randy Couture at UFC 129.

One of the most talented light heavyweights in the world, Machida has been left on the outside looking in, while in the prime of his career. But "The Dragon" is content with that, for now. 

In an interview with TATAME.com, Machida said he is remains without an opponent but is willing to wait before his next bout is announced. 

"I guess I’ll fight later in November or in December, even so I could have time to get ready, but the guys (from UFC) haven’t mentioned anything," Machida said. 

The former UFC light heavyweight champion was in attendance at UFC 134, where he said he tried to negotiate a deal, but nothing materialized despite his best efforts.

Rumors regarding a bout between Machida and Phil Davis have caught the Brazilian's attention and although he is interested, he said the UFC have yet to make him an offer.

"People have been talking a lot, but nobody from UFC talked to me, so," he said. 

Machida still has a considerable amount of potential in the light heavyweight division, but the fact that he remains without an opponent seems like a waste of an opportunity. Perhaps it is bad karma following his attempt to negotiate for more money in a proposed bout with Rashad Evans, but that incident has passed and all has been forgotten. 

And whether the UFC is already exercising their plans for Machida is anybody's guess, but it doesn't look like they intend on acting on the situation any time soon.