UFC 104 Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua UFC Picks: One of the best pound-4-pound fighters in the sport of MMA, UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will put his belt on the line Saturday night in UFC 104 against Shogun Rua. The Brazilian Machida, 15-0, is a karate specialist that has looked nothing short of invincible in his seven appearances in the UFC octagon. Fellow Brazilian Rua, 18-3, is the top contender to Machida’s throne and owns wins over the likes of Rampage Jackson and Chuck Liddell. Below is a one of our UFC predictions gift wrapped for you to take to the bank.
 
The UFC 104 Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua UFC Picks MMA betting odds have Machida as a -500 favorite at Bodog.com.

Lyoto Machida Profile: Lyoto Machida is a long-limbed counter-striker with incredible kicking power, defense, speed and intelligence. Machida is a southpaw that has a refined sense of distance and makes opponents pay for their mistakes. Machida can also thwart opponents mauling tactics with superb takedown defense and jiu-jitsu skills. The only question mark on Machida is his striking resistance since no opponent has yet to hit him with a clean shot to the chops.

Shogun Rua Profile: Shogun Rua is a brawler that likes to get nasty in the cage with the ground and pound and Muay-Thai strikes. Rua is dangerous striker with his hands, legs, knees and elbows but he also leaves himself open when on the attack. Rua takes an excellent shot and has plenty of heart but his conditioning is below-average.  Rua’s jiu-jitsu is top-notch however and he is tough to keep off once he has top position on an opponent. The UFC 104 Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua UFC Picks UFC betting odds give Machida an 83% chance of winning.
 
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UFC Predictions Summary: Machida has no known weakness and Rua will be outclassed. Rua will try to make it a dirty fight but Machida thrives on using opponents aggression against them. Neither one of these fighters has been 5 rounds but Machida has the better stamina. Look for a 4th or 5th round stoppage from the Karate specialist Machida.

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The UFC 104 Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua UFC Picks Tale-Of-The-Tape

Machida

Ht. 6’1”
Wt. 205
Age: 31
Record: 15-0
Style: Karate
Best Weapon: Kicks

Rua

Ht. 6’1”
Wt. 205
Age: 27
Record: 18-3
Style: Muayh Thai/Jiu-Jitsu
Best Weapon: Hooks