After the third defeat in a row, Lyoto Machida adopts a motivational speech and promises to 'come back' in his career

L. Machida was defeated by R. Bader in the Bellator 256. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After suffering their third consecutive defeat, it didn't take long for Lyoto Machida speak out about the situation. Victim of Ryan bader in the main fight of Bellator 256, the Brazilian used social media to highlight, in a motivational speech, that he is still looking to turn his career around.

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“I love fighting! Fighting is my passion and where I learn a lot. Falling is not shameful, but part of a process in which you choose to feel down, feel defeated or feel so strong that you believe you can fall 100 times and you will get up as many times as necessary”, wrote Lyoto.

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Afterwards, Santos took the opportunity to rebut the critics. According to the fighter, those who do not support the work give more strength to reach recovery.

Afterwards, the Brazilian took the opportunity to send a message to his followers. According to him, it is important to live in the present and be grateful for all your achievements.

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“My message to you today is: YOU ARE A WINNER. Get up from wherever you are, look ahead, smile even awkwardly, breathe and keep in mind that the only thing you really have is NOW, today. That already makes you a winner, because it gives you the opportunity to try as many times as you want, at whatever you want”, added the fighter.

With the reverse, Lyoto Machida missed the chance to advance to the semi-finals in Grand Prix light heavyweight (up to 93kg) of Bellator. Now, the Brazilian has a record of 26 positive results and 11 negative results.

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