UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun

UFC 104 was a landmark mixed martial arts event held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, headlined by a highly anticipated light heavyweight championship bout between champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. The co-main event featured a popular heavyweight clash between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Ryan Bader. The undercard showcased a variety of MMA talent across different weight classes.

UFC 104 was met with significant buzz due to its main event, a stylistic clash between two elite strikers. While the fights themselves delivered excitement, the controversial decision in the main event drew considerable debate and criticism from fans and media alike, overshadowing some of the positive aspects of the card.

• The main event between Machida and Rua was a technical masterpiece, though the scoring was highly contentious.

• Quinton Jackson secured a dominant victory, showcasing his striking power.

• Several undercard fights provided exciting finishes and standout performances.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 104 was largely positive regarding the action and skill displayed, but heavily criticized the judging of the main event, with many believing Mauricio Rua was robbed of the light heavyweight title.

Despite Lyoto Machida being declared the winner by unanimous decision, the scoring of the judges was so controversial that it led to significant backlash and calls for reform in MMA judging criteria.