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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 8:57 am    Post subject: Lyoto Machida Takes UFC Title Reply with quote

http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=4201956

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Lyoto Machida ended the brief title reign of light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans with power, patience and precision on Saturday in the featured bout at UFC 98.

The unbeaten Machida dominated the match from the start, as he delivered three knockdowns against the champion and finished him with a brutal left hook. The final blow left Evans unconscious against the cage and brought a rousing conclusion to the first title bout between two undefeated fighters in UFC history.

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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A decent fight...I kind of enjoyed it. Machida took Evans to task!


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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was a great fight, hopefully it will bring Karate back into the spotlight.
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent win for an excellent fighter.
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was a little boring at first when they were feeling each other out but Machida did very well against Evans.
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PostPosted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats to Machida.
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PostPosted: Sun May 31, 2009 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Machida's post fight with Joe Rogan was very cool. Gracious in victory and finishes with "Karate is back!"

I just love how the karate influence, being a different striking base than boxing and MT, i sso confounding to everyone he's fought.
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