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Shogun Rua: Not Machida’s Fault

“This rematch is much wished because it’s a title shot for the world championship. It’s my biggest interest. I’m sure worried to achieve my dream and the revenge comes on the second plan. I was choked for that loss against him, but Machida has no blame. The judges are the guilty who were the only three people in the world that understood he won the fight.”

- Mauricio Rua speaking about his controversial decision loss to Lyoto Machida at UFC 104 and his desire for a quick rematch. Although he dominated a large majority of the fight, Rua inexplicably dropped a five round unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) to Machida and is seeking an immediate rematch (now verbally committed to on both sides). Most observers felt that the decision was one of year’s worst.

Shogun Wins Fight, Machida Wins Decision

Contributor: Richard Green. UFC 104 was held on Saturday night, and frankly, my shock has yet to wear off. The main event pitted Pride Fighting Championship wunderkind Mauricio “Shogun” Rua against the inscrutable Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida. Machida entered the bout a heavy favorite. He had never lost a round in the UFC, let alone an entire fight. In the aftermath of the dismantling of former-champion Rashad Evans at his hands, many declared that the “Machida era” had begun. Apparently, Mauricio Rua never got the memo.

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Wanna Fight Cain Velasquez?

“To me, it was like the first time GSP fought Matt Hughes. He gave him far too much respect. That’s what happened to me with Andrei. I gave him too much respect. Well, with Cain, it’s very hard for me. As tough as he is, I can’t give him those kinds of, respect, props, whatever you want to say. I feel I’m coming into this fight confident in who I am. He’s the one (who should be) scared.”

- UFC newcomer Ben Rothwell on his revised mental approach to viewing opponents. He makes his octagon deput at UFC 104 against wrestling standout Cain Velasquez, and, after hiring a nutritionist and hitting the weight room hard for the first time in his career, many in his camp are quite optimistic about the fight.