Randy Couture and Lyoto Machida headline UFC 129 in Toronto
- April 23rd, 2011
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Two of UFC’s biggest stars, Randy Couture and Lyoto Machida, will face each other during the UFC’s first-ever card in Toronto, Ontario, which was just recently sanctioned.
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Couture has said this will be his last MMA fight as he plans to retire to pursue his acting career. Although Couture has shown advanced skills in boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and submission holds during his career, he’s primarily known for his ground game. He’s an excellent wrestler who often takes opponents down, establishes position on top of them and knocks out opponents by pummeling them with a series of blows.
Couture, who is 47-years-old, has already appeared in small roles in several films, including The Scorpion King 2, The Expendables and Invincible.
Machida is a former light heavyweight champion, is currently ranked in the top five light heavyweights in the world. Machida employs a Shotokan Karate style. He uses a wide stance and quick strikes, often catching opponents off guard.
Although Machida has had an impressive career. He’s the only fighter to ever beat Rashad Evans and his exciting style has earned him a lot of fanfare. But he’s also struggled at times against fighters who have strong ground games. Couture’s ability on the mat will be a great test to see if Machida has improved in that department. If he can beat Couture, he might be in line for a title shot again soon.
