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Tito rewrites history a little, as usual, but he has some points about the style matchup with Lyoto. He's going to get a takedown eventually, so it will be interesting to see how Lyoto does off his back. Tito's a tough guy to submit and controls well from inside guard. Will Lyoto be strong enough? That I don't know.
Cardio might be a factor here. Lyoto has gone the distance several times now and hasn't looked tired at all. But Tito, for all his legendary cardio, has. He was gassed in the third round against Rashad. Maybe Machida will be able to pull a Frank Shamrock and wear him down.
On another note, I have to disagree with his statement that he has nothing to lose and Machida has everything to lose. Lyoto is younger and has had less injuries, so likely has more fighting years ahead of him. He can bounce back from a loss here.
Tito, meanwhile, is by far the more high-profile fighter, and he'd leave UFC winless in three fights for the first time in his career. That's a pretty big hit to the rep of a former champion, especially after Chuck wrecked him twice.
This is going to be a very intriguing matchup.
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