Lyoto Machida on Rockhold loss: 'I was really out of the fight by the end of the 1st round'

[Splinty]

"Actually, I was really out of the fight by the end of the first round. I think he hit me in the back of my head or something, I felt an impact. From then on, I was really dizzy, I started to see things differently. I didn't have enough time to recover for the second round and came back like that. I really couldn't remember, I only remembered it a few moments afterwards. I couldn't hear anything then, I was fighting on autopilot", Machida said.
...

"I'll wait for an opportunity, but I think it is too early to be talking about something now. Luke deserved to win, has the merits of it, is a great fighter and I respect him," Machida concluded.


Lyoto Machida on Rockhold loss: 'I was really out of the fight by the end of the 1st round' - Bloody Elbow

 

[D241]

This is why I respect Machida, among other reasons.

I wish he could've fought Romero instead, I didn't like seeing Lyoto go out like that. Great performance for Luke though.

 

[Wild]

Machida being all class right there. Epitome of a Martial Artist.

 

[ThatOneDude]

The only Brazilian without excuses

 

[ErikMagraken]

He really is all class. Clearly concussed by the beginning of the second round. Came out on heart alone. Machida is a great representative of the better aspects of MMA.

 

[Wild]

He really is all class. Clearly concussed by the beginning of the second round. Came out on heart alone. Machida is a great representative of the better aspects of MMA.

Absolutely agree sir.

 

[Punch]

The Dragon = Bushido

 

[ChaosOverkill]

If he gave excuses his father would probably punish the crap out of him in the next training session. His father instilled that respect of his people's martial arts mentality.

 

[Darqnezz]

Heart and Soul a true martial artist.