Lyoto Machida still open to eventual fight at 185 pounds
By the time Lyoto Machida faces Ryan Bader at UFC on FOX 4 it will have been eight months since he last stepped foot inside the Octagon. Rather than sit on the sidelines for health-related or disciplinary reasons, the 33-year old (who celebrates a birthday this month) has simply been forced to wait patiently while the UFC sorts out the 205-pound division. While “The Dragon” may finally have an... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida booked against Ryan Bader at UFC on FOX 4
Another major match-up has been added to UFC on FOX 4 in the form of Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader, a fight pitting two competitors with drastically different styles against each other in a scrap sending the loser to the back of a fairly long line of contenders. Machida is known for his karate-based stand-up and underrated BJJ while Bader is an accomplished wrestler with one-punch knockout power in... [Read More...]
Mauricio Rua interested in third fight with Lyoto Machida
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has done it all in the world of MMA. From PRIDE Grand Prix success to wins over some of the sport’s greatest to his role as a former UFC light heavyweight champ, there is little left for Rua to accomplish. However, that doesn’t mean the veteran fighter doesn’t have goals in mind before he hangs it up in a number of years. Among those high on his list... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida interested in fight with Dan Henderson
With Rashad Evans a win away from earning his long awaited shot at Jon Jones’ title it seems fellow top contender, Dan Henderson, could be left in limbo if things play out as expected. However, at least one 205er has stepped up to say he’s interested in fighting the legendary light heavyweight if that’s the case – Lyoto Machida. Machida expressed his desire to hook up with “Hendo” in a... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida has future plans at middleweight
Former UFC light heavyweight title-holder Lyoto Machida feels like he has solved the puzzle that is Jon Jones. Thus, “The Dragon” hopes he can eventually get back in contention to face the current UFC 205-pound champ once again. However, Machida is currently just 1-3 in his last four bouts, including the submission loss to “Bones” recently. That being said, for Machida, a future... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida reflects on UFC 140 title-fight against Jon Jones
For the first five minutes of Saturday night’s UFC 140 light heavyweight title-fight between Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida, it seemed as if “The Dragon” had solved the puzzle that is “Bones.” However, after receiving a powerful elbow to the head that left him cut open, Machida was choked out by Jones in the second round, dropping his record to 1-3 in his last four UFC bouts after opening his... [Read More...]
Jon Jones doesn’t see Lyoto Machida as the same fighter he once was
Jon Jones knows what it feels like to be called the next superstar of MMA, much like Lyoto Machida was once hailed as before he lost his UFC light heavyweight title. Now, Jones, who is the current 205-pound champion, gets his opportunity to test out “The Dragon” when the two meet in the main event of UFC 140 on December 10 from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. “Bones” has already competed... [Read More...]
Upset Alert: Why Lyoto Machida Will Beat Jon Jones
At this point in his (still young) career it seems crazy to pick against the UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. He has achieved a level of dominance at 205 pounds that has not been seen since the heydays of former company poster boys Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, and you could make a good argument that Jones has fought better competition than either man. The craziest part of all this is that Jones... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida motivated by status as an underdog against Jon Jones
Former UFC light heavyweight title-holder Lyoto Machida is used to being the favorite whenever he steps into the ring. A 17-2 competitor, the Brazilian has beaten a number of apt adversaries and has a unique style often making him nearly impossible to hit cleanly. However, when it comes to his upcoming fight against current champion Jon Jones there’s no doubt the odds will be against “The Dragon”... [Read More...]
Jon Jones vs. Lyoto Machida set to headline UFC 140
Dynamic light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will look to continue his already incredible run in Mixed Martial Arts this December 10 when the UFC stops in Toronto with Lyoto Machida, not Rashad Evans, standing in his way of getting a step closer to doing the unthinkable and cleaning out the organization’s 205-pound division. News of the match-up was revealed today by Dana White after the UFC President... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Lyoto Machida out as possible replacement for injured Phil Davis at UFC 133
For the second time in as many months the UFC has been left scrambling to fill a headlining slot at an event around the corner, though this time around the company has at least been given more than a day to fill the void rather than be forced to pull Charlie Brenneman out of their hat at the last second. According to a multiple reports, undefeated 205er Phil Davis has been forced to withdraw from his... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Jon Fitch Gives Final Thoughts on UFC 127 Fight with B.J. Penn (MMAFighting.com) Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera Share an Intense Staredown at the UFC 127 Presser (CagePotato.com) A Look at the Top Aussies in MMA (FIGHT! Magazine) Cub... [Read More...]
Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida in works for UFC 129
Rumors of Randy Couture’s retirement became premature over the weekend, as it appears “The Natural” has at least one more fight in him and verbally agreed to the match-up. According to Couture, assuming the paperwork side of things is hammered out, he will face former 205-pound champ Lyoto Machida on April 30 in Toronto at UFC 129. News of the fight and both parties’ interest was reported by... [Read More...]
The Fab Fifteen – Light Heavyweights
It’s often boasted light heavyweight is one of the deepest divisions in Mixed Martial Arts. However, while there are certainly a number of skilled athletes exhibiting their talents in the ring at 205-pounds, most of which call the Octagon home, the weight-class is actually quite top heavy in nature and offers as many elite fighters as it does question marks. Granted, the group outside of the top... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida: “I think it’s best for me to focus on this fight and I’ll welcome whatever comes to me in the future.”
A year ago former UFC light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida was viewed as being close to unbeatable based on his polished approach to MMA and a unique style of stand-up allowing him to dish out damage while receiving little in return. However, after losing his belt by way of first-round knockout to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua last May, questions began to surface about whether or not his reputation had... [Read More...]
UFC officially announces “Rampage” vs. Machida, Hughes vs. Penn III for November 20th
PRESS RELEASE / Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Detroit will be infused with adrenaline on Saturday, November 20, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Motor City for the first time since UFC IX in 1996. In the main event, two former UFC light heavyweight champions collide as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson takes on Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida at “UFC 123: RAMPAGE vs. MACHIDA”,... [Read More...]
UFC 123 headed to Detroit on November 20th
It looks like “Motown” will transform into “KO-town” this November when UFC 123 rolls into the iconic American city on the twentieth. The event is scheduled to take place at the Palace of Auburn Hills (home to the NBA’s Detroit Pistons) and will be the second time the UFC has ventured into the area with the first coming more than a decade ago at UFC 9. News of the show’s location was recently... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua expected for May 1 in Montreal
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will be getting his rematch with Lyoto Machida for the UFC light heavyweight championship, but it looks like he’s going to have until the middle of 2010 to get it. UFC President Dana White has recently confirmed May 1 as the likely date for the anticipated showdown according to a recent report from Dave Metzel over at Yahoo Sports. Apparently the two will face... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida out until mid-January with hand surgery
It appears fans will have to wait a bit longer for the rematch between light-heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. After the controversial decision that went to Machida during UFC 104, it was rumored that Rua would get a rematch as early as January 2010. Many believed Rua won the fight, including UFC president Dana White, who immediately began lobbying for... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida: ‘I put [Shogun] in danger three or four times’
After having a chance to review his highly scrutinized performance this past Saturday night against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104, Lyoto Machida is more convinced than ever before that the the verdict rendered by the judges in his favor was the correct one. In a recent conversation with Sherdog.com the UFC light heavyweight title holder had this to say, “I had the opportunity to... [Read More...]
