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UFC 104 Machida vs Shogun Controversy CONTINUES

UFC 104: Machida vs. Rua

10/24/09 - Los Angeles, CA

CompuStrike Round-by-Round Stats

 Main Event

Lyoto Machida W 5 (Unan) Maurico Rua

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Inside the Numbers: Rua outlanded Machida 89-50 in Total Strikes landed including 73 Leg Strikes landed. Rua dominated the fight and did just about everything he needed to do to beat the undefeated Machida, including out-landing Machida in every round, but apparently it wasn't enough for the judges. All 3 judges scored it 48-47 or 3-2.

The Arm Strikes were virtually the same as both fighters landed 16 total Arm Strikes but it was Rua who dominated every position by landing the damaging Leg Strikes. Rua was able to land 46 kicks when going toe-to-toe with Machida, and landing 27 knees when in the clinch. (thanks Compustrike for the info)

You can read more here: Machida vs Shogun Controversy

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UFC 102 Results

OFFICIAL EVENT RESULTS:

Fight Honors:

"Fight of the Night" - Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Randy Couture

"Knockout of the Night" Nate Marquardt

"Submission of the Night" Jake Rosholt

This was probably one of the best and yet under rated cards this year! Here are the final results...

Winners in GREEN

Randy Couture vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous Decision in the 3rd Round

Keith Jardine vs Thiago Silva by Knock Out in the 1st Round

Chris Leben vs Jake Rosholt by Submission (choke) in the 3rd Round

Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia by Knock Out in the 1st Round

Brandon Vera vs Krzysztof Soszynski by Unanimous Decision in the 3rd Round

Ed Herman vs Aaron Simpson by Techncial Knock Out in the 2nd Round

Gabriel Gonzaga vs Chris Tuchscherer by Technical Knock out in the 1st Round

Junstin McCully vs Mike Russow by Unanimous Decision in the 3rd Round

Tim Hague vs Todd Duffee by Knock Out in the 1st Round (UFC RECORD of  7 seconds)

Nick Catone vs Mark Munoz by Split Decision in the 3rd Round

Marcus Aurelio vs Evan Dunham by Split Decision in the 3rd Round

ESPN MMA Live: UFC 91 Recap and Post-Fight Interviews

As I mentioned last night, the ESPN MMA Live crew was broadcasting LIVE from UFC 91 in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. My seats were actually just to the right of them, and I could see the backs of my favorite ESPN guys.

Anyway, it's GREAT to see ESPN taking the next step and broadcasting live from the fights! It's like an MMA version of College Game Day! Here are a few videos from MMA Live after the fights:

Wrap Up and Opinions:

Interview with Dana White:

Jon Anik and Frank Mir interview Brock Lesnar:

UFC 87: Post-Fight Interviews

Here are some of the post-fight interviews from UFC 87. As always the fighters show great class in speaking of each other. A note to Brock Lesnar, you need learn more about what to do in the post-fight press conferences as well as what to do in the Octogon. Just an FYI..

Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta discuss their fight, and Kenny talks about a fight with BJ Penn.

GSP discusses his fight with Jon Fitch and his thoughts on taking on all challengers. GSP is a true champion.