Author Topic: New found respect for Machida (Read 2024 times)

George Whorewell · « **on:** January 31, 2009, 08:56:07 PM »

I still think he is a relatively boring fighter to watch- but I admit I was wrong about his skill. Holy fucking shit- He absolutely dominated Silva- That KO was masterful, and part of a trio of knock downs-

Mindspin- You were right bro. He is a top contender.

slacker · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2009, 08:57:04 PM »

choot knocked silva the fuck out lol

20inch calves · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2009, 08:57:50 PM »

did everyone see that!!!! the guy catches alot of slack for not being exciting but he wins fights. the guy is no joke. i truely believe he would beat rashad

20inch calves · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2009, 08:59:36 PM »

he deserves a title shot

20inch calves · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2009, 09:00:26 PM »

i agree. he deserves a title shot. i will say it till he gets one. i think he would take it to rashad and i hope he gets to

Dball · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:15:20 PM »

Forgot to change your gimmick.

BDsauce · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:17:52 PM »

Ive been saying that this guy will be champ and a dominate one.

onlyme · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:52:48 PM »

That guy is awesome

bRIZZAd · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2009, 11:16:42 PM »

Gotta love how Silva wanted Machida on the ground, and that was his downfall in the end.

Expecting Machida to jump on him and clinch, Machida manages to superman punch him from above. Brilliant fight!

slacker · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:52:48 AM »

Quote from: 20inch calves on January 31, 2009, 08:57:50 PM

did everyone see that!!!! the guy catches alot of slack for not being exciting but he wins fights. the guy is no joke. i truely believe he would beat rashad

Im not sure how suger even got his title shot however he would lose to muchacho

Kwon · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:38:14 PM »

The Dragon Machida makes everyone look bad!

Great fighter with an impressive set of skills, very good at countering and capitalizing on the opponents mistakes, patiently waiting for that calculated opening.

Faust · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2009, 12:10:33 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 01, 2009, 06:38:14 PM

The Dragon Machida makes everyone look bad!

Yeah.
Silva looked like a moron in that fight.

Against really agressive fighters Machida can look good, i just hope his next fights will be as good as this.

Petrucci · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:11:22 AM »

Its a real shame he is so boring to watch but yeah, he deserves a title show and i think he will win. He can beat Anderson Silva for sure (and thats a reason why i think this fight will last forever to happen)

George Whorewell · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:22:38 AM »

Ehh- I dont know about that. If I'm not mistaken he trains with Anderson so I dont think they'd get in the Octagon together. Also, I think Silva wants to stay at 185 while Machida is a natural 205. I agree it would be a dope fight, but I think Machida wants some respect in his own weight class and doesnt really have any desire to fight Anderson. I want to see Machida throw down against guys like Rashad, Rampage, Lidell and even guys like Dan Henderson.

Big Worm · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:41:47 AM »

Quote from: George Whorewell on February 02, 2009, 07:22:38 AM

Ehh- I dont know about that. If I'm not mistaken he trains with Anderson so I dont think they'd get in the Octagon together. Also, I think Silva wants to stay at 185 while Machida is a natural 205. I agree it would be a dope fight, but I think Machida wants some respect in his own weight class and doesnt really have any desire to fight Anderson. I want to see Machida throw down against guys like Rashad, Rampage, Lidell and even guys like Dan Henderson.

I think Hendo would hurt Machida...You have to wonder ?? What can Machida do to stop Hendo? Submit him> I doubt it? Knock him out? I doubt that...Run and punch for 3 rds.and not get hit once? I doubt that... I would love to see that fight!

Kwon · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2009, 12:20:25 AM »

The Dragon is great at countering, capitalizing on his opponents mistake and messing up his opponents gameplan.

Machida enjoys fighting aggressive opponents that try to come to him, letting him set up some nice combos.

He is also good at mind-games, demoralizing the adversary and putting them off balance, enforcing his game on them.

Trip-combos

Hedgehog · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2009, 04:47:37 AM »

I'll admit I was fcuking wrong about Machida vs Silva. Machida got the job done.

Pecs · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2009, 07:16:25 AM »

Quote from: Kwon on February 03, 2009, 12:20:25 AM

The Dragon is great at countering, capitalizing on his opponents mistake and messing up his opponents gameplan.

Machida enjoys fighting aggressive opponents that try to come to him, letting him set up some nice combos.

He is also good at mind-games, demoralizing the adversary and putting them off balance, enforcing his game on them.

Trip-combos

nice leg sweeps..

Benny B · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:14:44 AM »

Quote from: Dball on January 31, 2009, 10:15:20 PM

Forgot to change your gimmick.

Busted. lol

Machida is a bad man. So what if the hillbilly fan base thinks he's "boring". The goal in fighting is to maximize the damage inflicted and minimize the damage absorbed.

Big Worm · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2009, 11:44:41 AM »

Quote from: Benny Blanco on February 03, 2009, 08:14:44 AM

Busted. lol

Machida is a bad man. So what if the hillbilly fan base thinks he's "boring". The goal in fighting is to maximize the damage inflicted and minimize the damage absorbed.

See the thingg is ...He's fast as shit ...His timing is spot on...He sees his opponent moving ,and he reacts! Most of them don't stand a chance ..It's like he sees them coming a mile away?