It was a critical win for the Brazilian and for his standing in the Light Heavyweight division .
Machida humbly raised Couture 's hand following the fight , praising the retiring former champion as the massive Toronto crowd applauded him .
It was a critical win for the Brazilian and for Machida 's standing in the Light Heavyweight division .
Machida humbly raised Couture 's hand following the fight , praising the retiring former champion as the massive Toronto crowd applauded him .