Any hopes of a quick resolution to the Lyoto Machida – Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua debacle have been dashed with the news, first reported by Yahoo! Sports writer Dave Meltzer, that Machida damaged his hand in the five round battle, and will now require surgery.
There had been strong rumors that a …
In the fifth episode of his ‘Inside Wand Fight Team’ video blog, Wanderlei Silva reveals that he has no doubts over who won the controversial Lyoto Machida – Shogun Rua bout. Silva is a close friend of Shogun’s and was one of the few fighters who picked him …
In a little over two days time Lyoto Machida and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua will face each other in the octagon at UFC 104, and one will leave with the light heavyweight belt around their waist.
In the two videos below you can watch the fighters training for the bout, …
After his victory over Rashad Evans at UFC 98 to win the light heavyweight title, Joe Rogan announced, “Welcome to the Machida Era!” It was a bold statement that suggested that 31 year old Lyoto Machida may be ready to take his place as the next dominant champion in …
With his title shot against light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida only weeks away at UFC 104, Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua has been talking about the unique challenge that his opponent presents. Machida has so far remained undefeated in 15 fights, and, worryingly for his opponents appears to be improving each time …
The UFC has been busy filling in the gaps in it’s forthcoming UFC 104 card which is set to take place at The Staples Center on the 24th of this month.
The card is of course headlined by Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida in his first light heavyweight title defense against Mauricio …