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Title shot for Machida?

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  • #52
    DeVore
    Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    true, sorry I contributed to that too.

    back on topic (DeV!)


    DeV


  • #53
    DeVore
    Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    As a "new" fan of MMA, all I can say is that I found Machida's fight to be the most entertaining of the night (though I must admit to not having watched a few of the undercard before it).

    Its was fascinating to me to see two very different styles go at it. I think its bad if people are down on Machida because of his style of fighting, its his business (and his face) to fight as he sees fit within the rules. That the spirit of MMA as I understand it, maybe I'm wrong.

    I'm a big fan of the stand up side but I can also appreciate the wrestling and grappling side. (some of the pre-fight highlights of BJ Penn's submissions were astounding, he was like a spider-monkey!). I'm not at all a fan of the ground-n-pound from the mount position but thats a different story.

    My mate calls MMA "hugging" because he doesnt really see the skill involved in the ground game but a fighter like Machida would interest him. Should you encourage people who have a passing interest but no depth of knowledge? Or should you scorn them for their ignorance?

    I cant say if Machida deserves a title fight next, I dont know the system of deciding nor the other fighters in his class but I CAN say that when/if he gets his shot, it will be a PPV I will buy.

    (Finally something I can talk authoratitvely on... the point of view of a n00b :))

    DeV.


  • #54
    ginoginelli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭ginoginelli


    DeVore wrote: »
    As a "new" fan of MMA, all I can say is that I found Machida's fight to be the most entertaining of the night (though I must admit to not having watched a few of the undercard before it).

    Its was fascinating to me to see two very different styles go at it. I think its bad if people are down on Machida because of his style of fighting, its his business (and his face) to fight as he sees fit within the rules. That the spirit of MMA as I understand it, maybe I'm wrong.

    I'm a big fan of the stand up side but I can also appreciate the wrestling and grappling side. (some of the pre-fight highlights of BJ Penn's submissions were astounding, he was like a spider-monkey!). I'm not at all a fan of the ground-n-pound from the mount position but thats a different story.

    My mate calls MMA "hugging" because he doesnt really see the skill involved in the ground game but a fighter like Machida would interest him. Should you encourage people who have a passing interest but no depth of knowledge? Or should you scorn them for their ignorance?

    I cant say if Machida deserves a title fight next, I dont know the system of deciding nor the other fighters in his class but I CAN say that when/if he gets his shot, it will be a PPV I will buy.

    (Finally something I can talk authoratitvely on... the point of view of a n00b :))

    DeV.
    I agree about machida.

    He's kind of what we thought a badass martial artist is supposed to be - pre mma. The dude even looks like ryu from sf2!

    In regards to a title shot, he has 6 consequitive wins inside the octagon. Anderson had 1 before he got a title shot. Machida defo deserves it. The problem is rampage does too.


  • #55
    agardiner22
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭agardiner22


    I would rather they just came out and said that either Rampage or Machida was next then the other guy, it would clear things up for everyone involved


  • #56
    Fozzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭Fozzy


    agardiner22 wrote: »
    I would rather they just came out and said that either Rampage or Machida was next then the other guy, it would clear things up for everyone involved

    That's what they're going to do after Rampage's next fight. It makes no sense to do it before then


  • #57
    Bubs101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,478 ✭✭✭Bubs101


    Surely Forrest is still in the mix. Rashad was really unimpressive until the fourth round


  • #58
    DeVore
    Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    Rashad seems to be a talented fighter with heart but his real strength is that he is just a brick wall. I've seen him fight a good few times now and he just tires his opponents fist out with his face! (j/king!).
    But seriously, he seems to be able to soak up punishment and has good cardio so I wouldnt be surprised if he relatively improves late in the fight. Thats my reading of it anyway.

    DeV.


  • #59
    ginoginelli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭ginoginelli


    Bubs101 wrote: »
    Surely Forrest is still in the mix. Rashad was really unimpressive until the fourth round
    The fight only went 3 rounds.

    He can be a slow starter sometimes but he always finds a way to win. Forrest needs to get a few wins before he's in the mix again imo.

    Rashad and Rampage has the potential to be a great fight.

    Rashad and Machida has great potential to be a snooze fest..Would be interesting match though from a technical pov..


  • #60
    Pride Fighter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,729 ✭✭✭Pride Fighter


    There are rumours floating about he will face Couture at 100 for the title shot. It is just rumours though.


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  • #61
    Derek Coleman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 325 ✭✭Derek Coleman


    Bubs101 wrote: »
    Surely Forrest is still in the mix. Rashad was really unimpressive until the fourth round

    Forrest broke his hand in the Rashad fight. I've read that he won't be back until October/November. Thats what I read.

    And just an interesting fact about Rashad..... He has never attempted a submission in his UFC career!! :eek: ha.

    Evans v Machida is a battle of the undefeated. Love to see it.


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