The Sengoku period in Japanese history was marked by social evolution, political drama straight out of “The West Wing” and more military conflict than a game of “Risk.” ... Read More
Yet again in 2009, the judges’ call in a five-round main event led to some hot-tempered backlash. Outrage aside, Mauricio Rua’s performance against light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 104 on Oct.24 proved revelatory ... Read More
UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida earned $200,000 in his first successful title defense against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104 last Saturday in Los Angeles, according to figures released by the California State Athletic Commission Tuesday. ... Read More
The Ultimate Fighting Championship launched a needed go-home push for UFC 104 “Machida vs. Shogun” this Saturday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles -- its first show in California in more than two years. ... Read More
Mere hours before they throw their fists and feet at one another, UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua stood face to face one last time.
Machida checked in at 202.5 pounds for his first title defense against Rua (204.5) at UFC 104 ... Read More