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The third, and in many ways, key player in Saturday night’s Tito Ortiz-Dana White drama: unbeaten Brazilian-born Lyoto Machida. Machida, who years ago was groomed for superstar status in Japan but never quite achieved it, may have his career in the U.S. determined largely based on Saturday’s fight. He’ll either be remembered as the guy who sent Ortiz out of the UFC with his tail between his ... [link]

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Lyoto Machida wants nothing to do with Tito Ortiz vs Dana White at UFC 84
Published 5/20/2008 by MMAmania at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
“I know there are problems between Dana White and Tito Ortiz. But I have nothing to do with it. That’s their problems…. I’m prepared for a title shot. Every fight I get more comfortable. But the UFC and the fans will choose when I get a title shot…. Tito is very, very strong, and has a good ground and pound game, but his other skills are not so efficient. I want to beat him at his strength.” – Top light heavyweight contender, Lyoto Machida, finally talks (via Yahoo!Sports.com) about his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz at UFC 84: “Ill Will” this Saturday (May 24) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May ...

Lyoto Machida wants nothing to do with Tito Ortiz vs Dana White at UFC 84
Published 5/20/2008 by Chewy at MMAdness
“I know there are problems between Dana White and Tito Ortiz. But I have nothing to do with it. That’s their problems…. I’m prepared for a title shot. Every fight I get more comfortable. But the UFC and the fans will choose when I get a title shot…. Tito is very, very strong, and has a good ground and pound game, but his other skills are not so efficient. I want to beat him at his strength.” – Top light heavyweight contender, Lyoto Machida, finally talks (via Yahoo!Sports.com) about his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz at UFC 84: “Ill Will” this Saturday (May 24) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, ...

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