Machida looking to entertain against Evans

Lyoto Machida admits it is part of his job to entertain in his fight against Rashad Evans for the light heavyweight title at UFC 98.

Machida has been criticized by many fans and fellow fighters, who claim he has a boring style of fighting.

“Lyoto says that, of course, it’s part of his job to entertain,” Machida told FanHouse.com, through translator Derek Lee.

“It’s a sport, but it’s also entertainment. He’s getting paid to entertain his fans. But he believes the criticism inspires his training because he can hear what people are saying and use that in training to adapt and get better in any way he can.

“As he goes through training, his mind is a big part of it. He thinks the fight begins before he steps into the ring, and that his mind can be used as a weapon. He sees his body as a sword, as a samurai would.”

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