Returning to training after experiencing his first career defeat, Lyoto Machida He is preparing in the United States and is already thinking about returning to the Octagon in style. In statements given through his manager and interpreter Ed Soares, the karateka revealed his desire to face Rashad evans for the interim UFC light heavyweight title, as Mauricio Shogun recently underwent knee surgery (remember here) and should only fight again in 2011.
"Given that Shogun is out until March, a fight between Lyoto and Rashad for the interim title would be interesting. I think it would be something that would be cool, and the winner would have the fight against Shogun for unification next year”, said Ed Soares, to the American website MMA Junkie. Lyoto took the opportunity to say why he chose to begin his training in the United States.
“I came to the USA to train a lot more wrestling, and of course to train more time with Anderson (Silva)”, said Machida, who praised his moment in his career.
“He told me he feels like a complete fighter. He knows what it's like to be a champion and now he knows what it's like to lose", concluded Ed Soares, in statements from Lyoto Machida
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