Machida Overcomes Pressure, Kicks Couture into Retirement

Found May 01, 2011 on Sherdog:

Lyoto Machida’s back was against the wall. After beginning his MMA career 16-0, the Brazilian karateka suffered consecutive defeats to Mauricio Rua and Quinton Jackson. Add to that the magnitude of fighting a beloved UFC Hall of Famer in front of more than 55,000 fans, and the sum total could have been disastrous.

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