Knowledge.io on Instagram: "Moments after his first professional MMA victory in 2003, Lyoto Machida stands beside Antonio Inoki and receives the legendary Toukon Binta. What may look like a scolding is actually a deep sign of respect in Japanese fighting culture, meant to pass on fighting spirit, luck, and confidence. Machida accepts the slap calmly and bows, understanding its meaning. Years later, he would rise to become UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, even joking that the slap helped set his p