Lyoto Machida talks about Shogun and Velasquez
Posted on March 4, 2010, 02:59 PM by NinjaCurrent UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Lyoto Machida, is set to rematch Shogun Rua at UFC 113 because of the controversial decision that took place at UFC 104. When asked what kind of gameplan he will be bring into his rematch, he had this to say:
"Look, I’m trying to forget it (the first fight). It’s a new fight. Shogun is a very eclectic fighter; he has this capacity of changing. I’m focusing some aspects and we don’t know what’s gonna happen."
Both Machida and Shogun will have to come up with new strategies in order to be victorious at UFC 113 as they know what the other is capable of doing, after their controversial fight at UFC 104.
Machida also, gave his thought on Velasquez's victory over his training partner Minotauro Nogueria, who got knocked out at the main event of UFC 110.
"I trained with him when I was going to face Tito Ortiz. I went after a good guy in wrestling, he wasn’t in the UFC yet. We trained together for a couple weeks and I felt he was a tough guy, had a lot of heart. It’s really important in the sport. A lot of people have talent, but will and persistence? He trained a lot, he’s a really tough fighter. A loss can happen to anyone. Velasquez deserved the victory, but Minotauro has his chances. He’s a great fighter and I knew none of them would give up the fight. It’s like tennis… Today Federer is winning, but tomorrow a new guy can come and defeated him."
Like many, Machida also, believes that Minotauro will be back, stronger than ever and gives all the credit in the world to Cain Velasquez who's been looking better and better every fight.
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I love machida ! he is so respectful
he appears respectful, but what he is saying is double speak for CAIN GOT LUCKY
he didn't get lucky... its just like tennis..?
cain is a savage to ko big nog only person to ko him beside cain, mir came close by tko cain is a best watch some of his other fights u dont know what ur talking about
That made no sense broseph
I think i got the jist of what you meant though
I can't wait till the rematch between Shogun and Machida, it has the possibility of being the fight of the year, as long as the judges don't f it up again
hopefully we wont have to rely on the judges determining who wins this time...
thatd be cool to watch them fight old school until someone wins with no rounds
Ha ha, Machida says "He’s a great fighter and I knew none of them would give up the fight. It’s like tennis… Today Federer is winning, but tomorrow a new guy can come and defeated him."
I thought at first he said Fedor. I thought...Wow, does he play tennis too? Is there anything this guy can't do?
Is...Is that toni?
I hope its Toni . I realy want Toni to come back here with his gay comments , so we can make fun of him. (joke)
"both men have already fought eachother and no what the other is capable of doing."
TYPO!!!
Dude... seriously, you wasted time on that troll?
I understand Lyota taken up 4 his homey, but if it came down 2 a rematch, Cain will dig into that ass again!!!!
I clicked weak. You got a problem with that sweet cheeks?
at least you live up to your name
wow now that was weak
You're all weak sauce
you don't like American sauce now?
I like Shogun but i like the Dragon big time, therefore, i'm going with Lyoto Machida for the rematch.
Lyoto Machida the Dragon !
the rematch is going to be even better
cant wait for this one!!! rua dont want to hear decision and thats so dangerous for him because machida is the best counterpuncher!!!but i hope rua can make it this time!!!!
SHOGUN SHOGUN SHOGUN!!
Winner by 3rd round KO Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida...
"can come and defeated him."
drinking piss is bad for you, Lyoto.
BTW I hope shogun takes it by TKO.
ya hopefully, i really doubt machida is going to beat shogun via tko/ko, hes never been tko/ko'd before in his career and when ppl like rampage, liddell, overeem and lil nog couldn't do it, i dont think machida can either
My fawder tewr me Ryotto!You have sumrye brud rine!