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UFC 5 - MACHIDA VS SHOGUN
UFC 5 - MACHIDA VS SHOGUN
UFC 104's headline bout featured a highly anticipated light heavyweight title clash between champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida and challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Set for October 24, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, this matchup promised an intriguing stylistic confrontation between two of the most skilled strikers in MMA.
Lyoto Machida entered the Octagon as the undefeated UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, boasting a perfect 15-0 record. The Brazilian karate master had captured the title with a spectacular knockout of Rashad Evans just five months earlier. Machida's elusive style, precision striking, and seemingly impenetrable defense had left opponents bewildered, earning him a reputation as one of the most difficult fighters to hit in the sport.
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, a former PRIDE Grand Prix champion, came into the fight with a 18-3 record and a wealth of experience against top-tier competition. Known for his aggressive Muay Thai style and devastating knockout power, Rua was widely regarded as one of the most dangerous strikers in MMA. He had earned his title shot with an impressive first-round TKO victory over Chuck Liddell at UFC 97.
The bout generated significant interest among fans and analysts alike, as it pitted Machida's defensive mastery against Rua's offensive onslaught. Many wondered if Shogun's aggressive style could crack the puzzle of Machida's elusive movement and counter-striking ability.
With a passionate Brazilian fanbase supporting both fighters and the allure of Machida's undefeated record on the line, UFC 104's main event was poised to be a thrilling contest between two of the light heavyweight division's most skilled and respected competitors.
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