Machida vs Bader for UFC on FOX 4

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Lyoto Machida fecha acordo para enfrentar Ryan Bader em agosto - Lutas - iG

Translated from Portuguese:

The karateka Lyoto Machida is set with his next opponent. According to information collected by iG , he returns to the octagon to face American Ryan Bader. The clash will take place at UFC on FOX 4 scheduled for August 4th in Los Angeles.

Lyoto Machida has been away from the Octagon since losing to light heavyweight champion Jon Jones at the end of last year. Since then, a possible third fight against Mauricio Shogun Rua has been speculated, which was not confirmed by the the UFC.

Considered one of the more technical fighters, Machida enters the fight with 3 losses in his last 4 fights.

Ryan Bader, in turn, is coming off two consecutive victories - over Rampage Jackson and Jason Brilz. The American is known for his wrestling and wins over Keith Jardine and Rogerio Nogueira.

The UFC on FOX 4 will be broadcast live on network TV in the United States. So far, no fights have been confirmed by the UFC, but the fight between Machida and Bader should be officially announced in the coming days.

 

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