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UFC 129 Morning After: The Unique Talent of Lyoto Machida

Filed under: UFCIt’s been said a million times that Lyoto Machida has a unique style in mixed martial arts, and that’s certainly true. But Machida showed in his knockout victory over Randy Couture on UFC 129 that even more significant than a unique sty…

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It’s been said a million times that Lyoto Machida has a unique style in mixed martial arts, and that’s certainly true. But Machida showed in his knockout victory over Randy Couture on UFC 129 that even more significant than a unique style is his unique talent: Machida can do things inside the Octagon that no one else can do.

Think for a moment about what it really means to say that Machida has a unique style: It doesn’t mean that he’s aware of some secret method of fighting; the style he employs is based on karate, which is studied by millions around the world. What it really means is that what he can do with karate is different from what all those other millions of karate students can do.

That’s about talent. That’s what makes Machida special.

Jose Aldo, Mark Hominick Lead Record $129,000 Bonuses at UFC 129

TORONTO – In the spirit of the biggest show in its history, UFC 129, the Ultimate Fighting Championship handed out record post-fight bonus awards on Saturday of, appropriately, $129,000 each.

Jose Aldo, Mark Hominick, Lyoto Machida and Pablo Garza we…

Jose Aldo, Mark Hominick Lead Record $129,000 Bonuses at UFC 129.TORONTO – In the spirit of the biggest show in its history, UFC 129, the Ultimate Fighting Championship handed out record post-fight bonus awards on Saturday of, appropriately, $129,000 each.

Jose Aldo, Mark Hominick, Lyoto Machida and Pablo Garza were each given bonuses for their performances at Rogers Centre in Toronto. UFC president Dana White announced the winners and bonus amounts at the post-fight press conference after Saturday’s pay-per-view – the first stadium show in company history in front of 55,724 fans, who accounted for a record $12.075 million gate in U.S. dollars.

See Machida’s Karate Kid Kick! (GIF)

*Props to CagePotato for the gif.
With a move surely designed to make us forget all about the “Showtime Kick” and that awesome Steven Seagal inspired front kick to Vitor Belfort’s chin, Lyoto Machida gave us something straight out of The Karate Kid to end his 2nd round with Randy Couture at 1:05.
Go ahead Ralph Macchio, […]

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*Props to CagePotato for the gif.

With a move surely designed to make us forget all about the “Showtime Kick” and that awesome Steven Seagal inspired front kick to Vitor Belfort’s chin, Lyoto Machida gave us something straight out of The Karate Kid to end his 2nd round with Randy Couture at 1:05.

Go ahead Ralph Macchio, take credit, sir. *Note: You think he watches this sport? Would love to see him walk out with Machida next time. Of course, let’s also not forget Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) in all this.

The Knockout of the Night earned Machida a $129,000 bonus.

And now that badass ending that must have influenced tonight’s special Machida move:

UFC 129 Weigh-In Results

Filed under: UFC, NewsTORONTO — In a taste of the madness that is to come on Saturday night, around 8,000 fans turned out to the Ricoh Coliseum just to watch the UFC 129 participants step on a scale. At UFC 129, there will be over 55,000 at Rogers Cen…

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TORONTO — In a taste of the madness that is to come on Saturday night, around 8,000 fans turned out to the Ricoh Coliseum just to watch the UFC 129 participants step on a scale. At UFC 129, there will be over 55,000 at Rogers Centre to watch two championship matches and the possible last fight of a legend.

Among the night’s biggest fights, everyone made weight. Champion Georges St. Pierre came in comfortably at 169.5 pounds, but his challenger Jake Shields came in even lighter, 169 for the welterweight title bout.

“Don’t blink,” St. Pierre said afterward.

Randy Couture: Fans Influenced Retirement Decision

Filed under: UFC, NewsTORONTO — At some point, every professional athlete has to retire. If you’re lucky enough to stay active, for most, the questions about it begin in your mid-30s. That was when Randy Couture began his career. We’ve always wondered…

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TORONTO — At some point, every professional athlete has to retire. If you’re lucky enough to stay active, for most, the questions about it begin in your mid-30s. That was when Randy Couture began his career. We’ve always wondered how long he can go. And yet now that he’s found his limit, we’re not quite ready for him to leave. In the midst of a three-fight win streak, the timing of Couture’s retirement announcement took many by surprise. Even at 47 years old, it seems, strangely, almost premature.

Not surprisingly, it’s been one of the main subjects of UFC 129 fight week, just as big a subject as the UFC’s first-ever stadium show hosting 55,000 people, or either of the two championship fights anchoring it.

Couture’s explained bits and pieces of his decision over the last few days. On Wednesday afternoon, he admitted that watching the final fighting days of his contemporary Chuck Liddell, and how the public called for his retirement, spurred him towards his ultimate decision to call it quits.

The Cut List: Who Desperately Needs a Win at UFC 129?

Filed under: UFCUFC 129 is as stacked a card as we were expecting for Zuffa’s foray into Toronto. Two title fights. One (alleged) swan song. And more than a few fighters just trying to prove that they deserve a place at the table.

Randy Couture might…

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UFC 129 is as stacked a card as we were expecting for Zuffa’s foray into Toronto. Two title fights. One (alleged) swan song. And more than a few fighters just trying to prove that they deserve a place at the table.

Randy Couture might be ready to walk away of his own accord (or, depending on who you ask, maybe not), but how about the fighters who are competing for their jobs on Saturday night?

Fortunately, the Cut List is here to tell you who needs a win like a thirsty Canadian needs a Molson.