the UFC website is reporting that Machida will be fighting Thiago Silva at 89, on the same card as Bisping v. Leben and Diego v. Alves. Could be a sweet card
I dont think Page will be fighting for a bit based on the arrest. I am surprised that they matched it this way, I thought for sure Wandy/THiago and Machida/JardineHmm, I wonder who Wand's going to fight now. Perhaps the Rampage rumor will come true. I really hope Thiago rapes Diego; I can't stand that guy.
I guess it was never officially signed, but the rumor is the Chicago show. I'd be happy to watch that live :head:where is the Alves fight going to?
Hopefully Vera's overrated and overpaid ass gets KO'd. Cant stand that frail fvcker.rumored from mmajunkie is another LHW fight
Keith Jardine v. Brandon Vera
Thats hilarious how you put thatHopefully Vera's overrated and overpaid ass gets KO'd. Cant stand that frail fvcker.
Its the truth.......He is so overrated. He is the weakest hw ive ever seen and even at lhw he's a frail, paper-thin looking bastard. War jardine.Thats hilarious how you put that
Dream match??? That's a little bit of a stretch. They're both very talented and have a ton of potential, but they are not in the upper echelon of the LHW class, yet.I got goose bumps when I read it - Machida vs Silva.
Both men have zero losses so far in their published career - both have beaten physically stronger opponents (Machida - McDonald, Silva - H. Alexander).
And now this dream match. I root for Machida, though I dig Silva's gestures after he has won a fight.
Ahhh, where to begin:Rodja, you should do a little avant or advanced research into who is upper LHW and who not :lol:
Seriously, I think Machida can be summed up as "totally amazing", now having added Tito Ortiz to his carte d'oeuvre, Silva of course got a little lucky in the fight vs. Irvin.
I seriously believe both would deserve a title shot, but also know that they are difficult to market (another UFC champion who can't speak english?) - that's why I can imagine it will take some time until one of them gets a title shot, possibly too long.
But, yeah, I think both are upper LHW, Machida even worldwide top 5.
Shogun. Yes, I said it, despite the Forrest debacle: Shogun.boy its getting awfully uncomfortable in here
any who.....
Rodja who would you consider better at 205 than Machida? I do agree he needs more high profile fights, but he beats who they put infront of him, and many guys seem to be keeping away from him. I mean, Hackelman even said he didnt want Chuck to take that fight.
With the right gameplan, Rampage, Forrest, Hendo, and maybe Jardine could win. The key is to press him and look for a clinch takedown. His lateral movement is too good to shoot for anyone currently at 205. I hate the guy, but I really think that Vera might be able to catch Machida with his Thai boxing. Old Shogun could probably do it, but who knows if he will ever return to form.boy its getting awfully uncomfortable in here
any who.....
Rodja who would you consider better at 205 than Machida? I do agree he needs more high profile fights, but he beats who they put infront of him, and many guys seem to be keeping away from him. I mean, Hackelman even said he didnt want Chuck to take that fight.
As much as I hate to say it, I think Forrest would most likely beat him. HE is too damn big at 205, and as you said could clinch and wear him out. Old Shogun possibly, now who knows. I agree with Page and Hendo as possibilities, I dont think Jardine could do it.With the right gameplan, Rampage, Forrest, Hendo, and maybe Jardine could win. The key is to press him and look for a clinch takedown. His lateral movement is too good to shoot for anyone currently at 205. I hate the guy, but I really think that Vera might be able to catch Machida with his Thai boxing. Old Shogun could probably do it, but who knows if he will ever return to form.
Chuck would have problems with Machida because Machida throws straight punches and is more elusive than Chuck. Wand would have the same problem with the straight punches.
lol, another armchair MMA expert - just like me.4. Don't question my knowledge of MMA
Machida should try out for the Olympic 50 yard sprint team. He runs really well, I really respect his speed.lol, another armchair MMA expert - just like me.
Machida is the future of UFC's LHW.
No big deal to say Bellyman Chuck would have problems with Ryoto, even John Hackleman said so.
Who is Chunk Liddell?I really can't stand Chunk Lidell either, and I think Ryoto would beat Chunk by decision. That's a lesser of two evils fight for me, but if Chunk hires a solid Sprint coach, it would be close.
I'm just bust'n your balls. Ryoto is my roommates favorite fighter and rip on him all day about it. I really dislike Ryoto's IMO, overly cautious style.
Chuck Liddell's older fat brother.Who is Chunk Liddell?
Jesus, there's an "old Shogun" now? I hope he can get his knee in working order, though. Same with JZ.With the right gameplan, Rampage, Forrest, Hendo, and maybe Jardine could win. The key is to press him and look for a clinch takedown. His lateral movement is too good to shoot for anyone currently at 205. I hate the guy, but I really think that Vera might be able to catch Machida with his Thai boxing. Old Shogun could probably do it, but who knows if he will ever return to form.
Chuck would have problems with Machida because Machida throws straight punches and is more elusive than Chuck. Wand would have the same problem with the straight punches.
I'm just being realistic about Wand. If he continues to improve his head movement and get inside, then he has a great chance to catch Machida with a bomb.Jesus, there's an "old Shogun" now? I hope he can get his knee in working order, though. Same with JZ.
I think you're 100% right. Machida hasn't beat a top 10 LHW except for Soko who was still somewhat untested himself. Unfortunately, Thiago's even worse.
:nono: for saying that about Wand. I agree with the straight punches, but Wand might be quick enough.
Rob, you're going a little overboard with the weakling talk about Vera. He took down Reese a few times and stuffed him a few times, and Reese is a wrestler. His wrestling may be pretty good at 205. He is a weak looking bastard, though.
I would fricken love thatI'm just being realistic about Wand. If he continues to improve his head movement and get inside, then he has a great chance to catch Machida with a bomb.
I too think florian will end the hype.Just changing gears a bit, but has anyone seen the most recent interview with Roger Huerta? Where he states his fight with Florian will be a "cake walk"?
I dont know about anyone here, but I think FLorian is going to beat him easily
What are you talking about? He trains with Salavarry, Kit Cope, and CEMO. Could he really be gay?Is Huerta gay? Sure seems like it.
When I met the dude he seemed very, very feminine. Tough bastard though.I do think Florian is slightly better all around, but Huerta has that mexican machismo, viva la rasa. Plus, he's been training with GSP, which should help. If I had to throw money on it, I'd probably go with Florian, but I'm hoping Huerta pulls off the upset. Is Huerta gay? Sure seems like it.
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