Babú comments on Lyoto's strategy

Black belt Sérgio Babu, floor technician at Black House and Lyoto Machida cannot follow his athlete's training for the fight against Cameroonian Thierry Sokoudjou at UFC 79, which takes place on December 29 in Las Vegas, United States. “I couldn't go to Belém because I had delicate surgery on my tooth and I can't make an effort,” said Babú, who spoke about the strategy outlined by Lyoto to face Sokoudjou.

“This time Lyoto defined his fight strategy based on Muay Thai, which is why he took Daniel (French). Even though he took Nino (Schembri), he didn't draw up a ground strategy. It was his idea to prioritize the standing part, but I think he should think about everything in the fight, because Sokoudjou is a judoka, he's good on the feet and this fight could go to the ground. If Sokoudjou doesn't find Lyoto standing, he'll want to take this fight to the ground”, said Babú, who believes in Lyoto's victory over his tormentor. Rogério Minotouro e Ricardo arona.

“Lyoto is the most difficult guy for Sokoudjou to fight, because Lyoto is difficult to find high up, he is very fast and has very good leg movement, as well as having a good takedown base and very good ground . And I don't believe that Sokoudjou has more ground than Nakamura. So I wish Lyoto all the luck and I really believe in his victory, because he has all the qualities to win this fight”, concluded Babú.