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MMA Mania has a very in-depth look at The Weaknesses of Shogun Rua by AintNoSunshine that is well worth a look for all fans of technical discussion. It's a good counter to yesterday's Judo Chop on the weaknesses of Jon Jones. Will Jon Jones be able to capitalize on the flaws in Mauricio "Shogun" Rua's game? UFC 128: Shogun vs. Evans coverage

Lyoto wants his belt back! "It’s a complicated moment for me, I’m looking for the mistakes I made in the fight, but on the other hand it’s great because I’m getting a lot of support from my fans". "I was well trained and focused because our previous fight had a lot of controversies. I wanted to end this fight, I was feeling fast but a fight is a fight, there’s not much to say. Sometimes you are winning the fight but get caught and it’s over. I think I was winning the fight even though he was more aggressive". "Merits to Shogun, he deserved it and is the new champion, but that’s not the end of the story, life goes on". Leaving the top of his division, Lyoto dreams about the opportunity to fight for the title once again. "Whoever has the belt in the future, I hope to have that opportunity [again], but if it’s Shogun that will be even better, as the victory will be more satisfying". "His punch connected and, in this division, it’s hard to absorb the blow. When it connects, it’s really difficult [to absorb it]" "My goal is to fight for the title in a year or maybe even less, perhaps around 10 months or so. Regaining the belt is my new dream." This Fan Shot was promoted to the front page by Nick Thomas. HT: Tatame UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 coverage

Pictures of Lyoto Machida arriving in Brazil Lyoto Machida gets a reception of close to 100 people returning home. Lyoto’s team said that he’ll have a Press Conference this Friday to inform how he intends to get back to the top of the UFC once again. Today, Lyoto is undergoing a series of medical exams to assess the injuries received by now Champion Maurício "Shogun" Rua. This Fan Shot was promoted to the front page by Nick Thomas. HT: Diário do Pará UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 coverage

Pros Pick: Machida vs. Shogun 2 Pros who picked Shogun: 12 Pros who picked Machida: 11 Pros who could not decide: 2 Derrick Noble: "Nick Thompson and I were discussing this fight during our post-workout bath together, and, once again, he had nothing constructive to contribute to the conversation, so I will give just my opinion. I think this fight will play out very similar to the first fight, with Shogun being slightly more aggressive and taking the decision this time." HT: sherdog.com UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 coverage

Shogun’s main trainer, André Dida, shares his thoughts on the rematch: "I wouldn’t want to be Lyoto right now because Shogun is going to rip his belt with kicks"…"To be honest, it’s not a good plan for Lyoto to stand with Shogun. He knows that his Karate won’t beat the Muay Thai. In my opinion as coach, he’s going to want to work his Jiu-Jitsu with Shogun. I don’t think he’s going to want to trade with Muay Thai because he saw what happened last time, he came out very hurt [from the fight] and was not efficient. So I think he’s going to want to work on his Jiu-Jitsu". This Fan Shot was promoted to the front page by Nick Thomas. HT: portaldovt.com.br UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 coverage

Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida training (pics) Mauricio "Shogun" Rua training (pics) UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 coverage