Lyoto Machida: "I Promise to Go Better on the Next One"
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 27, 2009 11:26 AM EDT
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Promoted from the FanPosts by Kid Nate.
"We had three judges on the fight, but it’s not me who decides. The judges saw the fight and that were the points.
If the [UFC] decide for a rematch, of course I’ll do it. I’ll go back home and study the whole fight, everything that passed and put another strategy on. We always learn and this fight was more a lesson. Of course we always want to please the fans, everyone who supports. I promise I’ll train more to please everyone and get better… I promise to go better on the next one."
--UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Lyoto Machida, speaks to Tatame about his controversial battle with Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua
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We had three judges on the fight, but it’s not me who decides. The judges saw the fight and that were the points.
I agree with this to some extent. Sure, he can’t control each individual judge’s scorecard. However, he can still finish the fight, push the pace, etc.
by bsmithinc on Oct 27, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor guy sounds like he’s really broken up about this one, he had just found a huge fan base and popularity but then it all got pulled out from under him due to this fight and the fickle nature of fame.
The mat is my church, the ground is my heaven, Jiu-Jitsu is my religion. And once you hit the ground you're in my world. My world is like the ocean, I’m like a shark and most people don't even know how to swim - Draculino
by AboveThisFire on Oct 27, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, he went from everyone hating him, to everyone loving him, to everyone hating him.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes you lose in victory, win in defeat
Machida’s followers made a 180 and so did Shogun’s
This also happened to Marquardt against Leites I think, he pretty much won in defeat
(in defeat, I mean officially, because you all know how I feel about the decision :P)
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally I’m a Machida fan and did not make the 180 on him, because I thought he was just figured out by Rua. I did however make the 180 on Shogun and gained a new found respect for him and see him more now as a tactician and a brawler
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by WeaponElDeem on Oct 27, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah
that was mostly in general. and Shogun is a tactician, but he’ll braw sometimes too (with effectness, not just throwing punches for the sake of throwing them), he’s the whole package really. damn, I cannot talk bad about that guy, I’ll stop now :P
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Machida’s followers made a 180
Hey now!
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 27, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my bad friend
that was in general, you have to agree that many did however :P
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, many did.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 27, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still swinging next to ya, don’t worry
by soadtrails on Oct 27, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prior to his fight against Thiago I had an entire section to myself on the Machida train. Then he won and it was like, “hey, its good to see some more people getting on board” but this place is a lot more crowded than it used to be.
Then he beat Rashad and the place was packed to the brim and people were in my seat claiming to have been there the entire time.
Now that he has been proven to be human I have room to stretch out again.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but it's good to know
real fans from ship jumpers :P
PS: I’m also a proud Machida, just not on Saturday night hehe
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t say I’ve been around since the BJ Penn days but I can say that I have been to his last four fights in person (combination of fandom and timing).
Shogun is my second favorite light heavy (now that Wanderlei is sort of a middleweight) and he put on a great show. I can’t wait to see how much energy this injects into what could have been a stalled division.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have been a fan since seeing the Soko fight as one of the first events with my friends where we were just there for the ride and not really understanding the nuances of the sport. That fight led to our nuanced fight prediction of “always pick the Brazilian guy” for the next few events.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about when it’s two Brazilians?
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick the one whos name sounds closest to “Ryoto Bushida”
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Lyoto to dominate LHW, but I feel that Rua won the fight, and that Machida will know Rua’s tricks of war next time…
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Oct 27, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
… and Rua will know Machida’s. if there is a next fight, it’ll definitely be different.
by pop_gun_war on Oct 27, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
Everyone seems to assume it’s only Machida that can craft a master plan for victory, but as evidenced on Saturday, Shogun is a remarkably intelligent fighter himself. In the rematch, I think Shogun can get a lot closer to finishing him, if not actually finishing him. But I don’t discredit Machida’s ability to pull a few tricks from his sleeve, either.
We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.
by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would hope he does better on the next fight, so that he could actually deserve the win if he gets it.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get over it.
It was a close fight with arguments for either fighter having plenty of support.
by Razreshat on Oct 27, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
close fight lol
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea the undefeated champion that lost a round for the first time in his UFC career should definitely do better.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea the undefeated champion that losta roundthree rounds for the first time in his UFC career should definitely do better.
went ahead and fixed that one for ya
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by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well done :)
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re going to to the strikethrough “fixed it” joke the least you could do is strikethrough “undefeated” and “champion”.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I pointed out a better way to make an old joke. You really need to work on that relevance thing.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
I’m just happy I can post a pic like that. If I did it first, it would have been deleted and I would have gotten a warning. But since you did, now I have a small window where I can also do it. So I enjoy my limited freedom :)
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey if I’m going to burn up my goodwill we might as well get as much comedy out of it as possible.
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look...
stop whining about warnings and posts getting deleted. I’m 100% serious
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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 27, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, undefeated and champion are relative terms… just because he got beat up doesn’t mean his record isn’t 16-0 and the belt isn’t around his waist.
thanks for pooping in my cliche’d internet joke…
We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.
by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you’re going to make a cliche’d internet joke you need to finish it, you can’t leave it up to the judges decision
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
nice
'He built his whole reputation as a waffle house chef. They’ve been serving him up ham and eggs with a side of canned tomatoes' - Don Frye on Fedor Emelianenko
by Well Read Idiot on Oct 27, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn you
i have to rec that.
We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.
by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s so eff’in old dude. It’s like a kid saying “I know you are but what am I?” It’s sad to see you like this, because so many of your posts are right on the money.
I echo earlier sentiments. Get over this man. Not everyone sees everything the same way. You see it one way. That’s awesome. Three cheers for spice of life. Stop struggling against everyone else’s.
by Dooda on Oct 27, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
:(
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by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The next fight should be really interesting based on seeing which fighter can make the better adjustments.
So far Machida hasn’t had to make too many fight to fight, and Rua made some major ones.
It will be interesting to say the least.
by Razreshat on Oct 27, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now, of course, the million dollar
question is how does Lyoto adjust? I’ve read in several places that defending against leg kicks was an inherent weakness in Machida’s defense/offense. Is that true? I also saw somewhere that Rua says he plans to use the same attack, which would be foolish, I think. Regardless, although this isn’t an apology, is certainly sounds like one, and really wasn’t necessary.
by rzor on Oct 27, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna take a gamble and say that Rua’s leg kicks are the best in the division, on par with Vera’s and Alves’. That said, I think that for the most part Machida has been quick enough to step away from most leg kicks, as he did successfully many times against Rua. The thing was, Rua seemed to be anticipating Machida’s evasion and aimed his kicks further in, especially after adjusting from the 1st. I personally don’t think that anyone in the division lands this many leg kicks on Machida than Rua. The torque on Rua’s leg kicks is flat out intimidating.
by Dooda on Oct 27, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alves is not in the division.
'He built his whole reputation as a waffle house chef. They’ve been serving him up ham and eggs with a side of canned tomatoes' - Don Frye on Fedor Emelianenko
by Well Read Idiot on Oct 27, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know that. But Rua’s leg kicks remind me of Alves’. I think that maybe Alves’ are the best in the UFC, with maybe only Anderson’s being better (but he doesn’t use them very often so it’s hard to tell). When Alves flings that friggin leg out it’s like some kind of plexi whip or something. Then when it flies at his opponents head, yikes. Those things should be illegal they’re so dangerous.
by Dooda on Oct 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if only he’d learn a little zigging or zagging :(
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok Machida, you can keep holding that belt, for now…
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And here’s his interview with Sherdog.com:
"I thought I won four rounds and Shogun took the last one…. The American commentators were pretty much biased."
"…I had three or four chances to finish the fight, and Shogun never put me in danger. I didn’t get (dazed) at any moment of the fight, but I put him in danger three or four times. He kicked my legs a couple of times, but he wouldn’t knock me out with that."
Machida also addressed UFC President Dana White’s statement that he thought Shogun was the winner.
"Anyone who has a mouth can talk. I respect his opinion and I’m ready to fight Shogun or any other challenger UFC decides, but I would like to say that this fight was not judged by myself, my father or Anderson Silva," Machida said. "This fight was judged by professionals, so I’m pretty much comfortable with the result."
by Nick Thomas on Oct 27, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
Machida is starting to sound like Anderson Silva, only problem is that usually Anderson Silva is right, whereas Machida… wrong
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 out of 3 judges disagree with you.
by Razreshat on Oct 27, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are firmly on the side of Cecil Peoples. I’d see a doctor about that.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect to see the same shogun but a new machida for the rematch. I don’t really see how shogun can do better, I think he did really great already, maybe dominate the clinch and improve his defense, if possible.
10/24
by spectaa on Oct 27, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
careful now
many thought he wouldn’t do any good the first time around, I guess he’ll just have to prove the critics wrong twice :P
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shogun is in a bad position. He probably feels – no, he knows he has to finish Machida now. The second time around, there’ll be no hanging back thinking he’s got it in the bag.
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
personally, I think he’ll continue to try to counter Machida, and when it comes to the 4th round he’ll turn up the heat looking to finish. He played it safe because he thought did enough to win (which is how I see it), but next time he’s not going to take any chances.
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he made any mistake that was it. And that’s a huge error (obviously).
I’ve played on many a basketball team that tries to conserve a lead and stall after getting ahead a couple of points. It always backfires. Every time.
by Dooda on Oct 27, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem here is that this is a fight against Machida, he could not afford to be too aggressive and make a mistake that he could lose the fight. He had the right plan, but since the judges didn’t like it, he’ll go for the kill next time because he’s not going to lose the fight two times the same way.
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that, but in the 5th round, and maybe even the 4th, it was clear that Machida wasn’t going to be putting Shogun in danger anymore. Well it was clear to me at least. Why else kick his friggin legs so much. It’s to damage his abilities so that you can attack him without worrying about their ability to counter you effectively. Plus, at that point Shogun had taken several straight lefts to the face and it didn’t seem to faze him a lot.
If your strategy is simply to keep scoring with leg kicks, you’re strategy is also, by default, leaving it to the judges. He should’ve known that the decision wasn’t a gimme. Surely even the most ardent of Rua’s fans can at least admit that the fight was reasonably close.
by Dooda on Oct 27, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’m sure he’ll turn up the heat in the next fight, Shogun is really a smart fighter, he learns from experience, he’ll not let the judges decide his fate, no more :P
and yes, close fight, but clear winner (for me at least)
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dragon…is the champion!
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you should focus more on Shogun this time around when you train instead of everything else. You still want Brock? Only four more title defenses to go haha
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by pitbull187 on Oct 27, 2009 11:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It isn't true
The X-rays were swayed by the commentators.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To quote Joe Rogan
folks complaining about my commentary saying that Machida clearly won I’ve got 2 links for you: http://bit.ly/4trAfJ – http://bit.ly/2kQVrZ
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is that relevant to anything?
Giving Shogun his props. I had the fight 48-47 Machida but Shogun put up a monumental performance and I am honored to have seen it in person.
by Day Man on Oct 27, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha oh jerz
"I call this here Clark Kent. Just sniff this, right here. It’s good, huh?! You smoke this s**t and you just wanna rip your clothes off in a phone booth and fight crime"
by TheKCB on Oct 27, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is that from? That chick, is hot please tell me.
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by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not positive, I think it’s one of them “real housewife” shows.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which one? The Real Housewives of Orange county or the Real House wives of Atlanta?
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by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly I have no idea. I would think New Jersey since TheKCB above said “jerz” but I have never seen any of the shows so it’s just a guess.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah looks like new jersey
http://chikamuna.com/watch-real-housewifes-of-new-jersey-season-1-episode-3-danielle-staub/
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Jersey, for true
Also, I’m from ATL but go to school in Jerzey, and I’ve never met these people in ATL but they are on every block in NJ…
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by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked up on that too.
I don’t recall him favoring either hand as if it were broken. Not seriously, anyway.
by rzor on Oct 27, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t get everyone being upset with MACHIDA for winning. Is he supposed to hand over the belt because a large section of fans and Dana White think Shogun won? Be pissed at the judges but take it easy on Lyoto
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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 27, 2009 11:57 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
truth..
people are getting wayyyy too emotional about all this..
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 27, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not mad at Machida, I’m mad at the judges.
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s calmed down a LOT since Sunday. Still a bit raw, but it’s much calmer.
I agree with Lyoto. Lyoto put Rua in danger. Rua didn’t put Machida in danger. If Machida had just been willing to pull the trigger, he would have at least not let people argue he lost the early rounds, if not finish it.
What Machida needs to learn is that sometimes he can’t just keep sniping until the perfect opportunity comes along to finish it. He’ll have to take chances next fight.
by toxic on Oct 27, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
he’ll get countered in the process…
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I drink my piss!
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha. You’re a good sport, man.
I love me some Sexyama!
by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lyoto and Brock have decided to split the world between the two of them.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what?
where will Fedor reside???
Machida is a god
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by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
both are gonna pay rent to Fedor...."THE GOD" lmao
by 1WAYtiket on Oct 27, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
now I get it, Fedor is God the father, Brock is Jesus (go figure) and Machida is the Holy Spirit!
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our Lord and Fedor
Keep firing Assholes!
Never trust a man with no shirt on.
by Ubernoober on Oct 27, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is satan and the virgin mary of mma then?
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by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana White and Gina Carano?
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana = Satan (Always trying to tempt Fedor with tales of riches and power)
Virgin = Barncat (guy can’t get laid)
Keep firing Assholes!
Never trust a man with no shirt on.
by Ubernoober on Oct 27, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is most evident that Cecil Peoples is the devil.
Hello, Japan!
by Mr.Kib on Oct 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the devil isn’t one person, but rather an entity that goes from body to body, like from Gary Shaw to Tom Attencio to Vadim Finkelstein and so on?
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tiiiiiiiiime.. is on my side..
"That feeling after you win and they raise your hand... it's like you have this energy that releases from your body, and it's like you mingle with the cosmos, and you feel omnipotent"
by woomikee on Oct 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love that movie!
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 27, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fedor isn’t on the UFCs payroll, so I think he doesn’t get included in the MMA Bible.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You beat me to it. So many people are quick to turn on Lyoto. I don’t know why, but it’s not Lyoto’s fault. It’s not like the judges were his family or anything. He fought. He won. Did he look like the Lyoto from the last few fights? No. But that’s due to Shogun’s great strategy and ability to implement it. But Lyoto is not at fault. It must be hard for him to see some of his newfound fans turn on him so quickly.
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots of fickle (and angry) mma fans in the interweb..
by Anton Tabuena on Oct 27, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. This probably shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, but it always kinda sucks. It’s like some fans are looking for any excuse.
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the so called “intelligent” mma fans that float around the comments here and the various other blogs and message boards put way too much stock into what the fighters say to the media.
Maybe 5 years ago when there was no money and no one cared they could all be truthful and “real” but now it’s a game of pr. Everything said in public needs to be taken that way. And that’s not even to mention the amount of confidence that is necessary to be a good fighter.
by Phildo on Oct 27, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
a lot of people are taking the “how DARE he think he won” stance which is odd.
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by Brent Brookhouse on Oct 27, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems as though the only way machida can win a fight now is if he only gets hit once every 2.5 rounds…… I this being the Anderson Silva syndrome when Anderson didn’t knock out someone in Highlight reel fashion, it was unacceptable and he was starting to lose it and he shouldnt be considered top 5 p4p anymore
by yin hsiung on Oct 27, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The only reason I'm mad at Machida
is because he made me look stupid when I predicted him winning by first round KO with the group I was with. :-)
by BNeL21 on Oct 27, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was stupid :)
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame Shogun for that =P
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 27, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve yet to see any of this supposed Machida backlash people keep talking about.
by omigawda on Oct 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same
I’ve seen people pissed about the decision, but I don’t know that we should be making any “Leave Lyoto Alone!” videos just yet. I haven’t seen any Machida hate yet.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brent may be tired of having to hide comments from people. There could be millions of comments that we cannot see due to the mods doing their jobs.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 27, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we start being excited about the rematch now?
Or do people need a few more days of mourning over an MMA decision?
by ruckus on Oct 27, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
both works for me!
Machida is a god
I now drink my urine daily
by orcus on Oct 27, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been excited since they announced it. But I suspect some people may need another few days…
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The surge of murderous intent awakened in Lyoto. He has now be consumed by dark hadou energy. Evil Lyoto has been born!
for all intents and purposes, just consider all my posts as works of satire.
by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Machida takes the next one then, KO (Shun Goku Satsu) R1
by Tedd Welch on Oct 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, Evil Lyoto is much stronger than plain Lyoto.
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by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t bothered commenting alot lately since people are so serious about this subject. I thought Lyoto won rounds 1-3. I also think it was extremely close and it was foolish of him to just give Shogun those last two rounds, where Lyoto pretty much just stopped doing anything of note. I’m a fan of Lyoto, yes, but I’m no fool. The way people judge fights in their minds varies from person to person, so yeah, I could see how some people would say Shogun won every round, and I can definately see how Shogun could have won the fight period. But I agree in Lelands assesment that although Shogun was stalking, some people may have taken that for “aggression” but how I’ve explained it to people is this. You can’t just walk forward, into a guy who is notorious for using lateral movement and making his opponents come at him, and then counter with one kick while he lands 2 or 3 shots.
In my mind, just moving forward, but not pulling the trigger, is simply a man walking around a ring. Not octogon control. Especially not against Lyoto. Now this is not to say Shogun never initiated an exchange, he did, but Lyoto had to use that (left?) straight many times to start off an exchange, and one thing I’m suprised people overlook is how often and accurately Machida would throw that punch.
No matter who won that fight, the rematch is likely to be Epic. Shogun is going to come out like a man with a purpose, knowing in his heart that he can’t just let this fight go to the judges again. Lyoto is coming back to prove that he should be the champ, that he can defeat shogun decisively. Thats good enough for me.
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by kyfm621 on Oct 27, 2009 12:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m more of a Machida fan than a Shogun fan, but you’ve got to be excited that Shogun proved himself and then some. Prior to this fight 90% of MMA fans were treating Shogun like he was irrelevant to the 205 division. For example, the hosts of Sherdog’s beatdown radio shit so much on Shogun that when Lyoto’s manager Ed Soras appeared last week, they made him make the argument for why Shogun could win.
by Jahbulon on Oct 27, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
After getting choked out by Forrest and his ridiculous fight with Coleman, I was one of the people who thought this was a gimme fight for Lyoto, and laughed at Shogun thinking he had a chance. Boy was I wrong!
And I am very excited for the rematch, and hope that we actually get one.
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not gonna lie, I was part of that 90%. Shogun really brought it Saturday night, the man deserves a rematch. If not a rematch, put him in the next contender match-up. But I truly think he deserves an immediate rematch.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by kyfm621 on Oct 27, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
though I believe Shogun won, you do have fair points
But you just cant say Machida “gave” rounds 4 and 5 to Shogun, that discredits what Shogun accomplished in the fight
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by Robert Downey Sr. on Oct 27, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don’t think Machida gave anything to Shogun. Shogun’s leg kicks were taking their toll. His mobility was clearly hampered by then.
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no, thats not what I mean at all. Obviously this was caused by Shogun, but Lyoto virtually stopped anything he had been doing in previous rounds. Even the telegraphed straight Lyoto had been using rather effectively disappeared. Definately not trying to discredit Shogun, he fought the best fight anyone ever has against Machida, and win or lose, needs some serious praise. He went from losing to Forrest, then that iffy preformance against Coleman, to KTFO’ing Chuck and solving Machida. Thats a helluva come back.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by kyfm621 on Oct 27, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This post is right on..
Very well articulated IMHO. I struggled to come to terms with Machida losing. And I feel he did lose. It was extremely close. I kept feeling myself wince as Machida’s left landed on Rua, only to have Joe Rogan comment that Rua’s leg kicks landed to Machida’s body at the exact same time. I started to have the sense that I was not seeing the fight as it was, but how I wanted it. I need to re-watch it. Machida’s only chance may be to try and take him down, or move laterally to his right. Or maybe he needs to employ tsuru ashi dachi and go Macchio on his ass.
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by Skoobs on Oct 27, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is some advice: ignore the hell out of Rogan’s commentary.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Oct 28, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 2008 the conspiracy was that the UFC was keeping Lyoto from becoming champion. In 2009 the conspiracy is that the UFC wants to keep Lyoto Champion.
Keep firing Assholes!
Never trust a man with no shirt on.
by Ubernoober on Oct 27, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
^ This. How quickly we forget :)
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by pud333 on Oct 27, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once the Machida era started it has become impossible to stop!
for all intents and purposes, just consider all my posts as works of satire.
by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lyoto vs Okami for the Conspiracy Weight Belt
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by mythbuster on Oct 27, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t mind the conspiracy theorists, since believing in conspiracies clearly helps them enjoy the sport more. I just wish that when their conspiracy theories are definatively disproved, they’d man up and admit they were wrong. For example:
The UFC is protecting Rich Franklin
The UFC is protecting Anderson Silva from Okami
The UFC is trying to screw Machida out of a title shot
The UFC will never let two non-Americans fight for the title
The UFC will rig TUF so that Kimbo fights at the last possible moment
The UFC will rig TUF so that Kimbo gets an easy fight
by Jahbulon on Oct 27, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How has the Okami conspiracy be definatevily debunked?
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by Bandaka on Oct 27, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anderson Silva is ducking Okami Sonnen
Conthpirathy!
Keep firing Assholes!
Never trust a man with no shirt on.
by Ubernoober on Oct 27, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, the whole shirt elbow thing is a rumor started by dana because he is protecting Rich Anderson from Lindland Vitor.
by Phildo on Oct 27, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ITS not either fighters fault....i really enjoyed the fight win or lose.
I’m thankful from both this dudes, great fight, enjoyed every minute of every round. i was more pissed at the Ben VS Cain stopage then anything. NOW THAT WAS BS>
by 1WAYtiket on Oct 27, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Ben was going to die if that fight continued. =P
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Hell no.. I wanted to break the law"
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by TearsofaClown on Oct 27, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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