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Randy Couture Planning to Retire After UFC 129 Fight with Lyoto Machida (4/19/2011 5:29:36 AM)
Randy Couture expects his upcoming fight against Lyoto Machida at UFC 129 on April 30 to be his last.Win or lose, the UFC hall of famer and former five-time champion is planning to retire, even if the UFC tries to talk him into another fight.
UFC's Yuri Alcantra dropping to featherweight, training with Lyoto Machida (3/11/2011 7:30:00 PM)
He got off to a great start, and now he's just waiting for the call. Brazilian prospect Yuri Alcantra is dropping to the featherweight class in anticipation of his UFC debut, manager Wallid Ismail today told MMAjunkie.com. Alcantra brought his current win streak to 11 when he notched a first-round knockout of Ricardo Lamas this past December at the WEC's final event, WEC 53.
Aldo vs. Hominick, Couture vs. Machida official for "UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields" (2/1/2011 7:45:00 PM)
The fight card for the UFC's Toronto debut is nearly complete, and a pair of high-profile matchups are now official. UFC brass today officially announced that Jose Aldo meets Mark Hominick, and Randy Couture takes on Lyoto Machida at UFC 129. Featuring a welterweight title fight between current champion Georges St-Pierre and top contender Jake Shields, UFC 129 takes place April 30 at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Aldo vs. Hominick, Couture vs. Machida Official for UFC 129 in Toronto (2/1/2011 10:27:45 AM)
The UFC 129 main card is now officially complete, as featherweight champ Jose Aldo's first UFC title defense against Mark Hominick and former champs Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida were today confirmed for the April 30 event in Toronto.
Lyoto Machida and Tito Ortiz Face “Must Wins,” Rampage In Line For UFC Title Shot (1/22/2011 11:45:08 AM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight division as stacked as it's ever been, several veteran fighters may be looking for a new line of work if they are unable to cash in on upcoming opportunities. According to UFC President Dana White, former champions Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida are both in "must-win" situations in their upcoming fights.
Lyoto Machida and Tito Ortiz Face “Must Wins,” Rampage In Line For Title Shot (1/22/2011 11:45:08 AM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight division as stacked as it's ever been, several veteran fighters may be looking for a new line of work if they are unable to cash in on upcoming opportunities. According to UFC President Dana White, former champions Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida are both in "must-win" situations in their upcoming fights.
Machida & Ortiz In Must-Win Situations While Rampage “Probably Next In Line” For Title Shot (1/22/2011 11:45:08 AM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight division as stacked as its ever been, several veteran fighters may be looking for a new line of work if they are unable to cash in on upcoming opportunities. According to UFC President Dana White, former champions Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida are both in "must-win" situations in their upcoming fights.
Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida reportedly a "done deal" for UFC 129 (1/13/2011 11:20:00 PM)
A long-discussed matchup between UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture and former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will take place at UFC 129. MMAjunkie.com has independently confirmed with sources close to the event that both fighters have now verbally agreed to the matchup, which was first reported by MMAFighting.com. While the UFC has yet to officially announce any bouts for UFC 129, the event is slated for April 30 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida possible for UFC 129 in Toronto (1/2/2011 9:30:00 AM)
While Chuck Liddell officially announced his retirement this past week, it looks like fellow UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture may be giving it at least one more go. MMAjunkie.com has confirmed that Couture has verbally agreed to face another former champion, Lyoto Machida, at UFC 129. Multiple sources close to the promotion have indicated the bout is far from a done deal, but negotiations are ongoing for the matchup, which was first reported by MMA Fighting.com.
Randy Couture vs. Lyoto Machida Agree to UFC 129 Bout in Toronto (1/2/2011 6:07:39 AM)
Retirement will have to wait at least one more fight for Randy Couture, as the UFC hall of famer and fellow former champion Lyoto Machida have verbally agreed to square off at UFC 129 on April 30 in Toronto.
UFC 123 ‘Rampage vs. Machida’ Analysis: The Main Card (11/24/2010 12:06:35 AM)
Sandwiched between two blockbuster matchups -- Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 and Georges St. Pierre vs. Josh Koscheck at UFC 124 -- was the showdown between former light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Lyoto Machida at UFC 123
UFC 123 Main Event Breakdown: Rampage vs. Machida By The Numbers (11/22/2010 4:17:05 AM)
There have been many complaints about MMA's scoring system for years now and Saturday night was just the latest chapter in this ongoing saga. It seems as though the UFC 123 headliner between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida has sparked many complaints about a fight being fixed, so let us take a look at the fight by the numbers.
‘Rampage’ vs. Machida By The Numbers: UFC 123 Main Event Breakdown (11/22/2010 4:17:05 AM)
There have been many complaints about MMA's scoring system for years now and Saturday night was just the latest chapter in this ongoing saga. It seems as though the UFC 123 headliner between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida has sparked many complaints about a fight being fixed, so let us take a look at the fight by the numbers.
UFC 123 Recap: ‘Rampage’ Edges Machida, Penn Stuns Hughes (11/20/2010 7:41:55 PM)
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida went the distance in a back-and-forth fight that capped off Saturday's UFC 123, with Jackson earning a split decision from the judges, though an immediate rematch is likely on tap between the former light heavyweight champs. In the UFC 123 co-headliner, BJ Penn stunned fellow former champ Matt Hughes in their anticipated rubber match as he knocked out the hall of famer in just 21-seconds.
Poll results: Will UFC 123's "Rampage" or Lyoto Machida ever reclaim the title? (11/20/2010 10:30:00 AM)
One of the year's biggest light-heavyweight bouts takes place tonight at UFC 123 in suburban Detroit with Quinton Jackson vs. fellow ex-champ Lyoto Machida. The bout will propel the winner into prime title contention. However, in our latest MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll, we wanted to know which - if either - fighter will reclaim the title at some point in his career.
UFC 123 Results and Live Play-by-Play for ‘Rampage vs. Machida’No (11/20/2010 7:00:07 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from tonight's UFC 123 event starting at 7pm ET leading up to the pay-per-view main card at 10pm featuring Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida and BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes.
Rampage, Machida Greenlit for UFC 123 (11/19/2010 11:59:59 PM)
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (205) and Lyoto Machida (205) hit their intended marks a little more than 24 hours away from their showdown at UFC 123 » Weigh-in Recap More: Main Card Preview | Primer | Rampage | Machida | Friday: Breen Chat Recap | Radio Roundtable (LIVE) |
UFC 123 official weigh-in results: Jackson, Machida on weight (11/19/2010 9:40:00 PM)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The first salvo has been fired. While there has been little tough talk between UFC 123 headliners Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida in the weeks leading up to Saturday's fight, the two engage in a brief shoving at today's official weigh-ins before UFC president Dana White stepped in between the pair to restore order. Both fighters weighed right on the 205-pound light heavyweight limit, and the UFC 123 main event is now official.
UFC 123 Results and Live Play-by-Play for ‘Rampage vs. Machida’ (11/19/2010 7:00:07 PM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from tonight's UFC 123 event starting at 7pm ET leading up to the pay-per-view main card at 10pm featuring Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida and BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes.
Refocused Jackson Not Sweating Machida’s Style (11/19/2010 12:36:36 PM)
It is no secret that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is not a fan of Lyoto Machida’s elusive fighting style, and he does not seem to be concerned with what the Brazilian will bring to the table for their UFC 123
UFC 123 Weigh-In Results: Rampage, Machida on Weight for Headliner (11/19/2010 11:00:52 AM)
Former light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida both tipped the scale at 205-pounds on Friday to make their main event official for tomorrow's pay-per-view card in Detroit. Stop back tomorrow for live UFC 123 results at 7pm ET and stay tuned for complete UFC 123 coverage.
UFC 123 Shirts for Rampage, Machida, Penn, Hughes, and More (11/19/2010 9:00:57 AM)
FightTrends.com has already previewed the UFC 123 tees for "Rampage" Jackson, Lyoto Machida, BJ Penn, and more, so now it's time to take a look at the full slate of UFC 123 shirts we'll be seeing at "UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida" on Saturday (Nov. 20) from Detroit.
UFC 123 Weigh-In Results for Rampage vs. Machida (11/19/2010 1:00:52 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results and video from today's UFC 123 weigh-ins in Detroit as former champs Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Lyoto Machida, BJ Penn, Matt Hughes and the rest of the UFC 123 card weigh-in for tomorrow's pay-per-view event.
“Rampage” vs. Machida Video Preview for Saturday’s UFC 123 Main Event (11/17/2010 7:00:13 PM)
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Rampage Aiming to Avoid Potential Judging Nightmare at UFC 123 (11/17/2010 3:56:18 PM)
On Saturday, former UFC light heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will square off in the main event of UFC 123.
UFC 123 Video: Lyoto Machida Eyes Title Shot If He Gets Past "Rampage" (11/17/2010 11:17:27 AM)
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UFC 123 Video: Lyoto Machida Eyes Title Shot If He Gets Past “Rampage” (11/17/2010 11:17:27 AM)
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Added pressure gone, Machida believes Jackson provides perfect foe at UFC 123 (11/16/2010 10:00:00 PM)
Hardly lacking the necessary physical and mental preparation needed to enter a fight, former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida has spent his entire life training in martial arts. That said, hand-to-hand combat is never anything to take lightly. "The reality is, there's pressure every time you step into a fight," Machida told MMAjunkie.com through an interpreter. "Regardless of what stage of your career you're in, there's always pressure."
UFC 123 Video: "Rampage" Jackson Will Do His Talking in the Cage Against Lyoto Machida (11/16/2010 6:00:27 PM)
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UFC 123 Video: “Rampage” Jackson Will Do His Talking in the Cage Against Lyoto Machida (11/16/2010 6:00:27 PM)
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UFC 123's "Rampage" vs. Machida winner gets title shot? UFC boss not sure (11/15/2010 3:00:00 PM)
With UFC 122 in the books, the focus now turns to Saturday's UFC 123 headliner between former champions Lyoto Machida and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. And though the light-heavyweight bout may seem a likely No. 1 contender's bout, UFC president Dana White told MMAjunkie.com he's not ready to promise a title shot to the winner just yet. "I don't know," he told MMAjunkie.com. "The fight has to happen first (before I decide)."
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson: ‘Lyoto Machida Is So Boring I Go to Sleep’ (11/12/2010 8:11:30 AM)
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UFC 123 Video: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida Preview for Nov. 20 (11/11/2010 2:00:15 AM)
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Officials finalize 11-bout lineup for "UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida" in Detroit (11/8/2010 7:15:00 PM)
As expected next week's "UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida" event boasts an 11-fight lineup. Executives today finalized the long-rumored fight card, which is headlined by former UFC light-heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. The event takes place Nov. 20 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit. The night's main card airs on pay-per-view, and two preliminary-card fights air on Spike TV.
UFC 123 Fight Card Official for ‘Rampage vs. Machida’ on Nov. 20 in Detroit (11/8/2010 10:00:37 AM)
The UFC 123 fight card is now officially complete for Nov. 20 in Detroit, as the UFC today confirmed the remaining bouts for the pay-per-view event, which is headlined by former champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida and BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes.
Shinzo Machida Returns to MMA in December (11/2/2010 2:41:06 PM)
When Lyoto Machida meets Quinton Jackson at UFC 123 on Nov. 20, it will mark the Brazilian’s first fight in nearly half a year. One month later, another member of the Machida clan will reenter the ring following a much longer hiatus.
"Countdown to UFC 123: Jackson vs. Machida" debuts Nov. 15 on Spike TV (10/26/2010 2:00:00 PM)
The UFC's traditional pre-event preview show returns Nov. 15 with the debut of "Countdown to UFC 123." The show, which previews the Nov. 20 UFC 123 event and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida headliner, airs at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV. Replays air Nov. 17 (7 p.m. ET/PT) and Nov. 20 (6 p.m. ET/PT).
UFC's Lyoto Machida eyes growth of academy, evolution of mixed martial arts (10/9/2010 5:05:00 PM)
While former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is currently focused on regaining his championship belt, he's also looking to his own future after fighting, as well as the development of the sport of mixed martial arts. Machida hopes to one day bring his family's style of martial arts to the U.S., and he also hope to see some changes made in the structure of MMA. MMAjunkie.com recently spoke with former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at his family's Academia APAM Machida in Belém, Brazil. In the second of a two-part conversation with Machida, "The Dragon" discusses what he sees as the future of his family's mission, as well as how the sport of MMA should handle the challenges of PEDs, fighter compensation and more.
With the Machida Era over, former champ Lyoto plans return of the Dragon (10/3/2010 12:30:00 AM)
It's often been said that mixed martial arts fans are among the most fickle followers in sports. Just one result - whether it be a win or loss - can often mean the difference between being labeled an all-time great or a washed-up bum. MMAjunkie.com recently spoke with former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at his family's Academia APAM Machida in Belém, Brazil. In the first of a two-part conversation with Machida, "The Dragon" discusses his rise to UFC superstardom, the steep drop that accompanied his two fights with current champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, and how he plans to return to the top beginning with a UFC 123 meeting with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
UFC 123 Fight Card Complete for “Rampage vs. Machida” on Nov. 20 (10/2/2010 11:00:08 AM)
The UFC 123 fight card is now complete with an 11 bout lineup for November 20 in Detroit, including former light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida. BJ Penn takes on fellow former champ Matt Hughes in the UFC 123 co-main event, while the pay-per-view card also includes George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon
UFC 123 official with "Rampage" vs. Machida, Hughes vs. Penn III (9/15/2010 12:45:00 AM)
The UFC's long-rumored return to Michigan is official. Promotion officials today confirmed that, as expected, "UFC 123: Rampage vs. Evans" takes place Nov. 20 at the Palace at Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit. The evening's main event sees former light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida clash, while the night's co-feature sees MMA legends Matt Hughes and B.J. Penn clash for a third time.
Detroit suburb to host UFC 123 on Nov. 20, "Rampage" vs. Machida headlines (9/1/2010 4:35:00 PM)
For the first time in more than 14 years and 150 events, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading to Michigan. UFC 123, which takes place Nov. 20, will be hosted by the 23,000-seat Palace of Auburn Hills in a suburb of Detroit. The "Detroit Free Press" first reported the plans, and MMAjunkie.com since has confirmed them with sources close to the show. A light-heavyweight fight between former champs Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida headlines the show.
“Rampage” vs. Machida Headlines UFC 123 on Nov. 20 in Detroit (9/1/2010 6:47:02 AM)
Former light heavyweight champions Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida will meet in the main event of UFC 123 on Nov. 20 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, Michigan, UFC President Dana White confirmed on Wednesday.
Rampage Vs. Machida Expected In The Fall (8/19/2010 8:36:54 PM)
The match-up Dana White teased fans with a couple months ago now seems to be in the works. Former light heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson are expected to meet in the fall...
Machida Confirms Rampage Bout (Updated) (8/19/2010 8:36:46 PM)
(UPDATED) Lyoto Machida on Monday confirmed plans to face Quinton "Rampage" Jackson later this year. MMAWeekly.com sources confirmed a target date...