The outcry following Saturday night’s Lyoto Machida versus Mauricio “Shogun” Rua UFC 104 main event came in fast and furious after Machida was handed what many deemed and “champion’s decision.”
It appeared to most onlookers – casual fans, fighters, and even UFC president Dana White – that Shogun should have run away with a five-round unanimous decision. The California State Athletic Commission appointed judges saw it differently, unanimously keeping the light heavyweight belt around Machida’s waist.
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