Tag Archives: Lyoto Machida

Should Lyoto retire?

This is an interesting video.  ESPN talks to Lyoto Machida’s father Shinzo and asks if Lyoto should retire.  Shinzo says that Lyoto should retire, that he has spoken with the rest of his family about his opinion but has yet … Continue reading

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The End of the Machida Era

Holy. I…don’t even know what to say about UFC 113.  I’m in shock. Complete shock. Almost as if someone knocked me out in the first round. Where should I start? Let me start positive, then I’ll talk about Koscheck/Daley, then … Continue reading

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Lyoto Rua II

Edit 5/8, noon: Here’s what Rua is doing. He looks like he’s in the best shape of his life. That’s one badass kick. Other than maybe Pacquiao-Mayweather, I can’t think of a better matchup this year. Edit:5/8 morning: Rua needs … Continue reading

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An Old Article about Lyoto

Someone e-mailed me an old NY Times article today: Contender Shores Up Karate’s Reputation Among U.F.C. Fans.  It’s about Lyoto Machida, written right before he knocked Rashad on his rear.  The article is about how Lyoto’s style is changing people’s … Continue reading

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