Poll-Do You Like Machida?

Pitbull · 05-28-2008, 01:00 AM

I like Machida, and I feel he has the skills to finish many of his opponents. I just really wish he would be more aggressive.

Gooner · 05-28-2008, 01:07 AM

I probably "like" him a bit more because all the haters are out of control.

*starts chant*
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Tinker Bell · 05-28-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MTKrav911

Anyway, if anyone has a good video that I could make signature material of Tito's triangle on Machida? I'll give up 75k points for it.

It was just a beautiful few seconds IMO

I'll take the 75K worth of points! Here you go Krav;

Crazy · 05-28-2008, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by riversideblues

He gassed at the end of the Tito fight really badly, someone good like Rampage would set his own pace that Machida couldn't keep up with.

I think exploiting that is about the only way to stopping him

We have been seeing the same thing then.
As much as I love Machida I did not like that he gassed that much against Tito.I am not sure if the reason is that he`s style takes a lot of energi?
I mean,he moves a lot. Much more then his opponents do.

Crashsti · 05-28-2008, 06:41 AM

i'll be honest, I did'nt really care for Machida when he first came to the UFC. i suppose i've grown accustomed to seeing a little more toe to toe type of action, brawling etc.. Machida does neither of those things and i began to wonder if he was being passive just to win fights. After watching him take out Soko and then Tito i really began to appreciate the guy for being able to make everyone fight his fight.

Xenofreak · 05-28-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeXVX

Machida rules real hard... anyone who isnt a fan of his should maybe rethink do they really like mma as a sport or as violence.... if you want to see people looking for KO's and being mindlessly aggressive maybe you should go check out felony fights!

I think MMA is some kind of art. Or a very good chess match. But in the end, it always will be fighting.

And that is why we watch MMA, because it is fighting. If we wanne watch chess, we will watch Chess.

And besides that, the simpel MMA fan likes the big knock outs, the slams. That kind of stuff. We like the chess game off an MMA fight. In that chess game, i think Machida's way off winning if far the most boring one out there.

It is just boring. And as Tito said. Come on lets fight. And that is what it is at the end of the day. Fighting.

So no, i don't think MMA is some kind of violence, i just think Machida's way of winning is a very very boring way to win a chess match.

And he is terrible to sell to a big audience.

DJ Big M · 05-28-2008, 07:40 AM

I voted yes! Although in his first few (UFC) matches, i found him a little boring, i've begun to appreciate his fighting style. In his fight against Tito he was really impressive in the way he was fighting. Sticking to his own way instead of being baitted by Tito in a clinch/brawl.

And i'm really looking forward to him fighting the top of the LHW's. If he looses, so be it, if he keeps winning it will be all the more impressive.

*** Crashsti, I read your post after putting mine up, funny how i've made almost the same comments!***

Boxerboy · 05-28-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeXVX

Machida rules real hard... anyone who isnt a fan of his should maybe rethink do they really like mma as a sport or as violence.... if you want to see people looking for KO's and being mindlessly aggressive maybe you should go check out felony fights!

Great post! I totally agree!

Jenkins83 · 05-28-2008, 08:50 AM

I like Machida. I think he's one of the smartest and most focused fighters in the UFC.

Professor · 05-28-2008, 09:03 AM

Machida got the best match up possible. His skill set will be tested in his next fight.

Scarecrow · 05-28-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MTKrav911

Cung Le would finally realize that kicking only gets you so far

Cung Le would get submitted in round one.

bigpoppapuff · 05-28-2008, 10:09 AM

machida is BORING....i don't think he's a top echelon LHW......i guess we'll see....and if i'm correct,that he gets his butt handed to him,then dana can dump him.....

twigz · 05-28-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

machida is BORING....i don't think he's a top echelon LHW......i guess we'll see....and if i'm correct,that he gets his butt handed to him,then dana can dump him.....

So the next Machida fight we should have a bet yeah?

Machida is the man! His style is a work of art and I love watching him fight. I hope he gets Liddell/ Wandy/ Shogun(the only 3 ranked higher IMO) next just to prove to the fans that he's the real deal.

Jenkins83 · 05-28-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by twigz

Machida is the man! His style is a work of art and I love watching him fight. I hope he gets Liddell/ Wandy/ Shogun(the only 3 ranked higher IMO) next just to prove to the fans that he's the real deal.

I agree. I'd like to see how Machida does against one of the top strikers in the LHW division. Will his style continue to work against an aggressive striker like Liddell or Wandy? Or will he be in trouble against one of those top-level strikers? I guess time will tell.

bigpoppapuff · 05-28-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by twigz

So the next Machida fight we should have a bet yeah?

Machida is the man! His style is a work of art and I love watching him fight. I hope he gets Liddell/ Wandy/ Shogun(the only 3 ranked higher IMO) next just to prove to the fans that he's the real deal.

if the fight is against what we agree is a top echelon LHW??.....yes...

my guess is he'll fight someone from a ballet company...

mammoth91 · 05-28-2008, 11:04 AM

Simply, yes ! His stylings are awesome and he has taken TMA to the next level in the big show. Big fan !! Nice thread...

twigz · 05-28-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpoppapuff

if the fight is against what we agree is a top echelon LHW??.....yes...

my guess is he'll fight someone from a ballet company...

If he gets anyone other than the names I listed I will be pissed(as I'm sure alot of people will)! I hope its Shogun because I think he poses the biggest threat to Machida.

Liddell vs Machida would be nice but I think there would be little action. Machida by UD.

Wandy vs Machida- Wild strikes would be the downfall of Wandy no doubt. Machida by KO/TKO.

Malf · 05-28-2008, 12:13 PM

I like him. Everyone is gonna love him when he takes the LHW belt from the Jackson/Griffin winner too....

jyd94 · 05-28-2008, 12:31 PM

I like the guy but i ahve yet to see him on his back so I can't get into the whole no weakness thing just yet. I know he is a BJJ guy too but not all BJJ guys transfer that to good MMA BJJ. If he is as elusive on his back as he is on his feet then....well yeah.

KungFuGrip · 05-28-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Malf

I like him. Everyone is gonna love him when he takes the LHW belt from the Jackson/Griffin winner too....

Exactly, I think Machida would make a great champ! If his challengers wants the belt, they have to attack him, thus setting up his counters.

For the record, I too wish Machida would encounter slightly more for the sake of battling hard, but other than that, being disciplin and smart is what martial arts is about to me.