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Lyoto Machida on martial traditions in MMA: 'Your principals never can change'

Lyoto Machida didn't have much to say about Luke Rockhold pre-fight, but he did have to a lot to say about his focus on the philosophical traditions of Karate and how the function in his MMA career.

UFC on Fox 15 takes place this Saturday, April 18th Lyoto Machida returns to the Octagon to take on Luke Rockhold. On the line is another potential title shot for the former UFC light heavyweight champion, and another name to a long and illustrious resume. But, that's not what Lyoto Machida was talking about on media day when he sat down with Phoenix Carnevale for an interview.