UFC light heavyweight champion recently talked to R7 Esportes about his training.

He said, according to a translation by Fighters Only:

“My punch is my heaviest hit and the toughest one to be defended by the opponent. I study the distance, the pace of fighting, because everybody knows how to punch. When to punch is the more difficult part. I train with a piece of wood (width 10cm, length: 1.30m) for about 400, 500 hits a day at each side. I also attack the punchbag to strengthen the movement.

Karate fighters used to fight only guys from Karate. Since I was younger, I prepared myself training with guys from Muay Thai, boxing, capoeira, jiu-jitsu and judo. I adapted my style. You don’t have to change you style but have to learn how to attack and getting used to the timing of fighting.”

Lyoto Machida is scheduled to defend his title against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 104 on October 24 in Los Angeles, California.

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