Shogun's karate man breaks down Machida fight

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Seven-time karate champion f Paraná province João Gilherme Bendly, was responsible for mimicing Lyoto Machida's fighting style as a sparring partner for Shogun Rua. Chosen between over ten karate fighters that were tested on Paraná by Shogun, he talked with Tatame about the fight preparation.
 
“I memorized Lyoto from the top to the bottom so that I can impose myself in front of Shogun, because what he needed was the karate’s timing, the defense techniques of Lyoto. This timing is different and requires years of practice in Karate and that’s exactly what he needs. I adapted my game to Lyoto’s and did what he does in front of Shogun to do this specific training."

“I think that Lyoto won’t change much his style because it’s been working very well for him. You can’t change ten years of practice in four months. I guess he will still be defensive since he’s really good at it, counter attacking. He may work on this timing and be more prepared just as Shogun. But I think Shogun will win."

"I think it will be like the last fight, the kicks from Shogun are certain and I think this fight will be aggressive, rather than the previous one."


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Go Shogun!

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 4l8r

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Sad Shogun has to fight for the belt he already should own again.

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epwar - Sad Shogun has to fight for the belt he already should own again.


Rest assured,
Shogun will get what is rightfully his ... and he won't leave it to the judges this time.

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Either way this fight needs to happen again. Regardless of which side you're on, it IS a fight just about everyone wants to see. Once OR twice.

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You know i was a huge Lyoto fan.I lost alot of respect for him when he said "i'm going on holiday's with my family after this to celebrate my win".he is delusional or acually thinks he won?I don't blame him for the bad decision by the useless judges but he could have been more humble toward the desicion.It's not like it should have come as a surprise if he had lost like he should have.

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Im even more excited for this one than the last one.