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Source: Revver Videos With a combined record of 32 0 1, light heavyweight stars "Sugar" Rashad Evans and Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida have left a trail of destruction behind them that includes some of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Now in the main event of UFC 98, the two will meet in an e...

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Source: AOL Video UFC confirmed that Rashad Evans vs. Lyoto Machida will be the main event of UFC 98 on May 23rd, in Las Vegas due to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson needing surgery from a jaw injury suffered in December.

In May, Lyoto Machida electrified the mixed martial arts world with a stirring knockout of Rashad Evans. On Saturday, October 24th, “The Dragon” will make the first defense of his UFC light heavyweight crown in the main event of UFC 104 against former PRIDE star Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, who...

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By lanytundra Sugar" Rashad Evans and Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida have left a trail of destruction behind them that includes some of the greatest fighters in UFC® history. In the main event of UFC® 98, the two will meet in an epic showdown pitting champion Evans against challenger Machida to not only dete...

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By Mike Fagan Forrest Griffin Ortiz went on to beat up Ken Shamrock not once, but twice before Chuck Liddell obliterated him for a second time.  He later drew Rashad Evans in a dreadful fight, followed by getting the Mexican beaten out of him by Lyoto Machida at UFC 84.  Since then, Ortiz has been busy teasi...

By 5thRound.com Staff Tito Ortiz will be making his return to the UFC after a “difference of opinion” with Dana White. The Last time Ortiz has competed in the UFC or in general was at UFC 84: Ill Will where he lost a unanimous decision to Lyoto Machida. Preliminary Bouts: Spike TV (9PM ET/6PM PT) Main Bouts:

By Erik Fontanez Reports are surfacing that the highly anticipated rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is set to take place this May in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. UFC president Dana White spoke with Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday and confirmed the bout say...

By Kelsey Philpott Long-term, the UFC will be fine. White will have Silva and St. Pierre return in 2010. He said Lyoto Machida will give a rematch for his light heavyweight belt to Mauricio Shogun Rua on May 1 in Montreal. Machida won a close decision last month in Los Angeles.

By Zdot He sports a 14–5–1 MMA fight record losing only to best fighter like: Lyoto Machida, Georges St-Pierre, Matt Hughes and Jens Pulver. The lost against Pulver was at the beginning of his career at UFC 35. He avenged that loss later at The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale.

By Chart Topper UFC light-heavyweight fighters Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-0) and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua (18-4) have verbally agreed to a rematch on May 1 in Montreal, Canada according to Yahoo! Sports. Both men faced one another last October in the main event of UFC 104, where, after five closely fought rounds, Machida walked away with a unanimous decision victory to keep his title, much to the dismay of many fans who scored the fight in Rua’s favor. UFC light-heavyweight fighters Lyoto ‘The Dragon’ Machida (16-0) and Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua (18-4) have verbally agreed to a rematch on May 1 in Montreal, Canada according to Yahoo! Sports. Both men faced one another last October in the main event of UFC 104, where, after five closely fought rounds, Machi...   [read the full post]

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By Cory Brady 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 acc...

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By greg@sherdog.com (greg@sherdog.com (Greg Savage)) Mauricio Rua will likely have to wait another six months to rematch the man many people believe he defeated last month in a UFC light heavyweight championship match. Mauricio Rua will likely have to wait another six months to rematch the man many people believe he defeated last month in a UF...

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By Kris Karkoski Machida (16-0) has remained undefeated with eight-straight UFC victories, including wins over Tito Ortiz, Thiago Silva, and then title-holder Rashad Evans. A PRIDE veteran, Rua (18-4) was upset by Forrest Griffin in his UFC debut in 2007 but rebounded with back-to-back wins over Mark...

Figure Four Daily with Bryan Alvarez returns today to talk all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA! We'll talk the latest on Brock Lesnar, his illness and recovery, plans for the UFC Heavyweight Title, several major matches announced for early 2010 including Rua vs. Machida II, Spike ratin...

By E. Spencer Kyte Vera was Vera, Couture continued to look like Couture (capable but with limitations) and no one came away from that fight thinking, "You know? Randy Couture would be a handful for Lyoto Machida." Even better, we're getting the hard sell on next weekend's main event too, as if Tito Ortiz's r...

By Jay Bandu James Wilks vs. Matt Brown Michael Bisping vs. Denis Kang Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Not too much damage taken by Couture while he works to get back to his feet.  The fight ends and Couture gets an undeserved Unanimous Decision win. 2. We get to see Machida knock out Couture.

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By Chart Topper The new series will feature figurines of popular UFC fighters welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, former champs Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans, and contenders Kenny Florian and Clay Guida. The next series of Round 5 UFC figurines, due for release in limited quantities this December at Toys “R” Us locations, has been labeled the ‘Ultimate Collector Series 1‘. The new series will feature figurines of popular UFC fighters welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, former champs Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans, [...]   [read the full post]

By Chart Topper With an impressive victory over Keith Jardine at UFC 102, light-heavyweight fighter Thiago Silva (14-1) is looking to return to the octagon with another victory in his hunt for the UFC title. Silva faces Rashad Evans as part of the UFC 108 event on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas and talked to Tatame.com.br about his hunt for the light-heavyweight title and his only loss to the champion Lyoto Machida. With an impressive victory over Keith Jardine at UFC 102, light-heavyweight fighter Thiago Silva (14-1) is looking to return to the octagon with another victory in his hunt for the UFC title. Silva faces Rashad Evans as part of the UFC 108 event on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas and talked to Tatame.com.br about his [...]   [read the full post]

By Kris Karkoski The Lesnar-Carwin matchup was likely the UFC’s last hope to have a championship headliner for the traditional blockbuster event, as lightweight title-holder BJ Penn fights just two weeks earlier at UFC 107, while Lyoto Machida, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre are all sideline...

JUDGING Hey Dave- I was reading through the Observer today and specifically the Machida/Shogun coverage. I didn't really feel like discussing it last weekend because people were so vehement about it and I wasn't vehement at all so it just felt awkward. Watching it from a suite Saturday nig...

By Zdot The fight outcome was highly controversial, a lot of people debate that Shogun won a split decision. I have to agree with them, I think Shogun won the last 3 rounds of the fight. An instant rematch was announced right after UFC 104 by Dana White himself.

to unanimous decision loss at UFC 104 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009...-to-unanimous-decision-loss-at-ufc-104/ Shogun was robbed http.../10/shogun_was_robbed.html UFC 104: Machida Retains; Shogun Was...://www.3rdstringsafety.com/2009/10/ufc-104-machida-retains-shogun-...

By Tom Ngo UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva believes that his teammate and homie, Lyoto Machida, “resoundingly” defended his light heavyweight title at UFC 104. SHOCKER! Although his 5Round affair against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua remains marred in controversy, Silva believes the scrap was...

By Tim Some people are throwing out all sorts of numbers to justify both sides.  Especially using numbers to quantify an opinion.  That is what a judgment is.  It is an educated opinion based on the evidence, in this case the fight. If MMA judging is that good, we shouldn't ever question another decis...

By Tom Ngo White: Machida vs. Shogun II Coming – UFC fans are notorious for expressing their loud and boisterous opinions, however following UFC 104, it was UFC president Dana White that appeared to be the most disappointed fan of them all. Although light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida successful...

By Tom Ngo UFC president Dana White was sitting front and center watching the 5Round affair and he appeared to be the most  disappointed fan of them all.  So discouraged that he was pushing for an immediate do-over at the UFC 104 post-fight presser.

By Kris Karkoski UFC 104 winners Lyoto Machida and Patrick Barry were among eight fighters from Saturday’s event in Los Angeles who were issued medical suspensions by the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday. Barry, who won “Knockout of the Night” and “Fight of the Night” for his second-roun...

By Kris Karkoski UFC light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, who headlined Saturday’s UFC 104 event in Los Angeles, topped the pay-per-view event’s disclosed $922,000 fighter payroll, according to figures released Tuesday by the California State Athletic Comm...

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By Steve Cofield When both fighters are engaged in a striking match what I always look for is the fighter who is being judicious, picking his spots, being accurate and landing the cleaner strikes which ultimately is what Lyoto did more effectively than Rua. Lyoto made Shogun come after him, he determined w...

By 5thRound.com Staff With so much controversy surrounding Saturday day night’s UFC 104 event, we felt is necessary to watch light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida take on Mauricio “Shogun” Rua again. This time, we took Josh Gross of SI.com’s idea to watch without any commentary as to not be influenced by UFC...

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By Chart Topper Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida was awarded a unanimous decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104 Saturday night. He retains his light-heavyweight title despite the opinion of many fans and critics who felt the match should have been scored as a loss to the champion. Even UFC president Dana White disagreed with the judges, “I thought ‘Shogun’ won the fight.” Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida was awarded a unanimous decision victory over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104 Saturday night. He retains his light-heavyweight title despite the opinion of many fans and critics who felt the match should have been scored as a loss to the champion. Even UFC president Dana White disagreed with the [...]   [read the full post]

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By Ken Foss However, the judges thought otherwise and awarded Lyoto Machida a 48-47 Unanimous Decision. 2. Bonnar vs. Griffin They were congratulating what they knew was the new UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion. And celebrating one of the biggest upsets in MMA history.

By MMAmania Machida somehow remained undefeated with a unanimous decision, but it is certainly a controversial outcome. Perhaps the most controversial since Michael Bisping magically squeaked by Matt Hamill. That’s bad news for the rest of the welterweight division. He made a very talented fighte...

By Kris Karkoski On the preliminary card, The Ultimate Fighter 8 winner Ryan Bader earned a unanimous decision over Eric Schafer, Pat Barry kicked off the Spike TV card with an impressive second-round TKO of Antoni Hardonk, Chael Sonnen dominated Yushin Okami en route to a unanimous decision win, and Jo...

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By Tommy Hackett Main Event, for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (champion) vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Despite what Marc says, I don’t see any advantage for Rua other than possibly size. No way is he catching Machida with a lumbering lead left hook as he did in his knockout...

By Kris Karkoski Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com’s live coverage of UFC 104, which takes place today at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The pay-per-view event is headlined by light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in his first title defense against challenger Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, as well as a co-main ev...

By Kris Karkoski All twenty-two fighters who will be in action at Saturday’s UFC 104 event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles hit the scales today to weigh in for their bouts. Light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida (202.5) and challenger Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (204.5) successfully made weight for the UFC 10...

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By Tom Ngo Lightweight: BJ Penn – CHECK Welterweight: Georges St-Pierre – CHECK Middleweight: Anderson Silva – CHECK, CHECK (He gets two because it’s not even close) Light Heavyweight: Lyoto Machida – CHECK Heavyweight: Fedor Emelianenko EEESHH! … Brock Lesnar

By Chart Topper This weekends UFC 104 main event fighters, light-heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, sat down with Tatame magazine to interview each other. Both men will step into the octagon on Saturday night in Las Vegas with the UFC light-heavyweight title on the line. This weekends UFC 104 main event fighters, light-heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, sat down with Tatame magazine to interview each other. Both men are candid asking the other what they think of the fight. Rua even get’s Machida to talk about why he drinks his own urine. Catch [...]   [read the full post]

Machida from Brazil won the title in May 2005 knocking out Rashad Evans of America in the 2nd round of the contest, to be become the 205 lb king. submitted by Gilbien

By CagE Undefeated Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will defend his newly won UFC light heavyweight title against fellow Brazilian striker Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Also Cain Velasquez will continue his quest for contendership as he takes on former IFL standout “Big” Ben Rothwell in the co-main event.

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By Darren Wong The issue of a possible fight between Machida and Silva has been only under the spotlight in the last few months since Lyoto became the UFC light-heavyweight champion, but Anderson has been talking about Lyoto years before Lyoto was even on the UFC title radar.

By Zdot UFC 104 lineup Lightweight bout: Gleison Tibau vs. Josh Neer Middleweight bout: Yushin Okami vs. Chael Sonnen Middleweight bout: Jorge Rivera vs. Rob Kimmons Light Heavyweight bout: Ryan Bader vs. Eric Schafer Light Heavyweight bout: Kyle Kingsbury vs. Razak Al-Hassan

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By John Shubert This fight went exactly as I thought it would. Serra landed some good shots (including an unintentional head butt) that hurt Hughes. However, Hughes hung in there and took Serra down and kept control of him for the last two rounds to earn a unanimous decision. I picked this fight right on the no...

Thumbs up - this is neither an entusiastic thumbs up nor grudging. There were a goodassortment of fights and styles and looking back, I feel entertained and it was worth themoney. Best Match - Evans/Machida. I think I'll be one of the very few to choose this one, buthere's my thought. First, thi...

By Kid Nate There has not been a successful defense of the UFC 205lb belt since Jackson upset long-time champ Chuck Liddell exactly two years ago. Many believe that Machida has the formidable skill-set to be the dominant champion the division has awaited.

By Thomas Hackett In a recent interview with Fight Magazine, Lyoto Machida was asked what was in his refrigerator. The Brazilian MMA phenom known as “The Dragon” (or, as I prefer to call him, “The Next Light Heavyweight Champion of the World”) didn’t surprise me when he included açaí (pronounced a-sigh-ee...

 OH Let's see one of them get in the octagon with Machida. I'm casting a vote for Fedor Emelianenko as the man who most deserves the honor of being called the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. If he had signed with the UFC, Dana White would not ...

By Nate Double Last night at UFC 96 the main event between Keith Jardine and Rampage Jackson was to determine who would next challenge light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans.  If Jackson won he would be the challenger, if he lost, the undefeated Lyoto Machida would become the challenger. 

By Cannon Jacques MMA Junkie reports that Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva has been officially set for UFC 94. The card, which is headlined by BJ Penn and George St. Pierre, just keeps getting better.

By UFCmania Heath is coming off his first career loss, dropping a unanimous decision to the often frustrating Ryoto Machida at UFC 70 in April. Prior to that bout, Heath was on a two-fight UFC win streak, besting Victor Valimaki at UFC Fight Night 7 (split-decision) and Corey Walmsley at UFC 62 (submis...

By UFCmania That’s right, the April 21 event that features international mixed martial arts superstars such as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, Michael Bisping, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum, Ryoto Machida, Forrest Griffin and others will be just like any other UFC Fight Night.

By southpaw447 http://www.ufc.com/ Kenny Florian analyzes the 3 big fights on the UFC 84 card and tells us who he think has the advantage in the fights. His picks are BJ Penn Jardine Machida check out the video:thumbsup: