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Machida vs Shogun II May 1st in Montreal

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  • 21-11-2009 2:05am
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    bret69
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    It would be an understatement to say that there is unfinished business between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

    Now the pair will go at it once more, this time it looks like it will be on May 1st in Montreal. Dave Wetzel of Yahoo Sports made the announcement on his Twitter page.

    “Dana White just told me: Lyoto Machida will defend UFC light heavyweight belt against Shogun Rua May 1 in Montreal”


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    callaway92
    Registered Users Posts: 14,341 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    After a controversial finish at UFC 104 in October that seen Lyoto Machida defend his light heavyweight championship against Shogun Rua, in a fight many believed Shogun won, UFC President Dana White stated that Shogun would receive an immediate rematch and now a date has been set.

    On May 1st when the UFC returns to Montreal the two 205lb fighters will clash again to see if someone can decisivly walk away as champion.

    It wasn't the prettiest of fights and the arguement could be made that Shogun didn't "beat" the champion with it being so close but, the 10 point must system which has been the focus of criticism since its inception in the sport of MMA clearly had Shogun winning the fight on many MMA insider, writers, and fans scorecards.

    Hopefully next time one of the fighters takes it out of the judges hands.

    http://www.mmanews.com/ufc/Lyoto-Machida-Vs.-Shogun-2-Set-For-May-1st-In-Montreal.html


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    Lafortezza
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    Machida to win this one, I really think he didn't expect Shogun to be so patient and use the kicks to legs and body so well.


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    siochain
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    as shogon has a MT background thats the exactly what he would have expected :)


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    Valmont
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    siochain wrote: »
    as shogon has a MT background thats the exactly what he would have expected :)

    I agree, what was he thinking? Although this time I expect Machida to be wise to Rua's MT striking style. I think this will be an exciting fight as both fighters will be working on different strategies than the ones they used last time.


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    Lafortezza
    Registered Users Posts: 8,806 ✭✭✭Lafortezza


    siochain wrote: »
    as shogon has a MT background thats the exactly what he would have expected :)
    Then Machida didn't really prepare for them too well! :)
    I though that Shogun was usually all-out attack instead of the patience he showed vs Machida.


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    cokedrinker
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    Cannot bloody wait for this one... I think ill try and go to it - would love to see Shogun become champ


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    The-Game
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    cokedrinker wrote: »
    ..would love to see Shogun become champ

    you mean OFFICIALLY ;D :cool:


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    dunkamania
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    Will be in Montreal for this. Hopefully tickets dont sell out in 15 minutes like last time


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