Lyoto Machida is more determined to win back the UFC light heavyweight title than before.
The elusive Brazilian challenges Jon Jones next weekend as the two competitors are set to meet in the main event for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The matchup has drawn so much intrigue from fans and critics due the respective styles each man presents.
Jones’ unorthodox striking, along with his unprecedented 84″ reach and Greco-Roman wrestling skills, have seen him dominate his opposition with relative ease. Machida‘s elusive, unorthodox Karate background has proven to be puzzling to a handful of his opponents, earning wins over Thiago Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Rashad Evans, whom he defeated to capture the UFC light heavyweight crown.
Although both competitors’ styles have been effective, Machida believes that preparation will be the key factor to defeat Jones at UFC 140.
“I watch Jon Jones’ fights thoroughly and really it’s about preparing for everything,” Machida said in a UFC 140 pre-fight interview. “I have been preparing and training 100 percent and I’m gonna be 100 percent the day of the fight. I will be the champion again.”
Jones and Machida will headline UFC 140 next weekend, live from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
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