Lyoto Machida Breaks His Silence, Offers Positive Insight From Last Weekend’s Knockout Loss
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida was once an unbeaten, unstoppable UFC champion. When he took out Rashad Evans to capture UFC gold, longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan deemed it the beginning of the “Machida Era”.
Sadly, that was the pinnacle of the Karate Master’s career. Because in the coming bouts he would nearly lose his strap to “Shogun”, then in a rematch he did lose his belt.
Eventually Machida dropped down in weight, hoping to find resurgence as a UFC middleweight. But a failed drug test would see an end to that, thanks to a two-year suspension.
Now, just days removed from his return to UFC action, Lyoto Machida breaks his silence on Saturday’s first round knockout loss to Derek Brunson.
Taking to his verified Instagram he stated,
I would like to thank all the support I’ve received from my fans! I’m home, with my family, recovering from a result that didn’t come, but with a sense of achievement, since anyone could have given up the idea of returning to the battlefield after almost 2 years away from the sports. My biggest loss would be giving up the dream that once was my blessing. An even bigger loss would be inspiring you not to go ahead when all you need to do is to keep your head up and go on. Thus, I thank you all for the messages full of affection and strength. Saying that the Dragon is back and then giving up will never be an option! The day I decided I wouldn’t stop fighting, I wanted to show you that, regardless of all the hardship of life, you are either a fighter or a quitter. What defines a man in his essence is not losing or winning, but his journey for what he believes. Once more, thank you for being by my side. I will always count on your support, and know that I will be supporting you back.
