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Bizarre superstition: Brazilian MMA fighter Lyoto Machida drinks his own urine for power

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 26, 2020 10:54 IST

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Sports and superstition have a different relationship. The players have instilled some superstitions in their minds to improve their performance on the field. Accordingly, before the start of the match, they do something strange that sometimes makes people cringe.
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But, today we are going to meet a player who has crossed all the boundaries of superstition. His superstition is so disgusting that even his fans must be thinking a hundred times while doing it.
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We are talking about Lotto Machida of Misk Martial Arts, Brazil. Luto has won the UFC Lightweight Championship title. Apart from that, there are many records in his name.
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In the world of mixed martial arts, Lotto is considered one of the biggest players. Lotto has won 26 of 35 matches so far in his career. He has knocked out opponents in 11 matches.
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His hard work is also due to his hard work. One of his punches is to knock out the opponent.
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But before he starts the match, he does something that will shock you.
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He drinks his own urine before entering the ring ... yes it is true. He himself has revealed this in an interview.
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'I have been drinking my own urine for the last several years and it gives me strength. That's why we can do our best in the ring, 'he said.
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Not only is Lotto the only player with such a superstition, but so is Mexican boxer Juan Marquez. Luke Kamohi, a mixed martial arts fighter, does the same.
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