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Oddsbot
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05.07.2012 | 10:34 AM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   wrong Decision  

This is the official discussion thread for Machida vs. Bader. Let's see what you've got.

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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08.05.2012 | 3:17 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

This fight caused me to change my AV, WAR MACHIDA! How badass is that!! ----------------->

"Why are you booing me? I am the GOAT. **** you." - Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Bill Burgess
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08.05.2012 | 3:17 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

Bader should have been able to come up with a more sensible game-plan than just dilly-dally on the outside and get picked apart and then run in with his face unprotected.

He should have planned to wrestle.  And to get in to do that, he should have come in with his hands over his head, to let his hands absorb any punches coming in, then grab Machida and dragged him down.  

Once on the ground, Bader might have had a chance to do something.  Control his opponent, try some ground and pound or submissions.  He chose the worse possible strategy and played right into his opponents hand.  He deserved to lose with that poor planning.  You can't beat world-class fighters with piss-poor game-plans.  Bader fought like a fool without an idea in his head.

* Edited at 08.05.2012, 3:21 PM ET *

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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08.05.2012 | 3:20 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

He got frustrated and ran in on one of the best counter punchers in the game, and paid for it. 

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08.05.2012 | 3:28 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Bader   wrong Decision  

Lol cause of this fight im officially 0-1 with av bets and proudly present you my av i got from loosing even tho i lost i love this pic haha

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08.05.2012 | 3:35 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

Calling Bader a fool without a gameplan is naive.

Machida is a terrible matchup for Bader.  Bader does not have the physical tools or skills to beat Machida.  It has nothing to do with being a fool or having a lack of a gameplan.  The best gameplan in the world would not have helped him.

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MikeLovesTacos XD
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08.05.2012 | 4:19 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

Bader's issue was the fact he thought that 'elite' karate fighter he brought into his camp leading up to the fight would emulate Machida and he was wrong. Bader really did look lost out there, he couldnt do anything.

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MQuestionable
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08.05.2012 | 4:35 PM ET

Awesome

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  




lbj6
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08.05.2012 | 4:49 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

whoever thumbs downed that gif is ridiculous 




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Dakej
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08.05.2012 | 4:54 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

Machida reminded me a lot of Anderson Silva in this fight.  He was absolutely relaxed, and when he saw his opportunity, it was devastating.
Bill Burgess
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08.05.2012 | 4:56 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

If Bader was really that outmatched, then maybe he shouldn't even have been in there with someone over his head.

Maybe they should have paired him up with someone like Vera or Thiago Silva again.  Someone more on his own competitive level.

I still believe that if he had covered up his head in his attempt to get in close enough to wrestle, he might not have gotten nailed on the way in.  He chose futile tactics.  He needed to wrestle, not stand and bang.

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PerfectEnemy
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08.05.2012 | 5:21 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   wrong Decision  

Not sure he was outclassed, his mistake and Machidas perfect strike and it was lights out. It can happen to anyone in mma. 
That being said, Machida looked great and im glad he'll be getting the title shot.
I enjoyed this event more than last 2 ppv's combined.
Kpro
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08.05.2012 | 6:53 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Bader   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 2  

First time I've ever accidentally clicked the wrong side that I know of and it had to be a UFC event that was a perfect that cost me a second straight top 3 UFC card finish :/

I was probably distracted by Bob Sapp's luxurious pose.

* Edited at 08.05.2012, 6:55 PM ET *

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RazelThePhoenix
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08.05.2012 | 7:10 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

That knockout was brutal, bader didn't know how to get in on machida
Yaspaa
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08.05.2012 | 9:19 PM ET

Drops Bader like a bowling pin, but gets no love with the KO of the night. Mach and Swick should both have gotten it.

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nachoking13
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08.05.2012 | 9:41 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Bader   wrong Decision  

No Swick deserved it for his inspiring story
Kalibo
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08.05.2012 | 10:19 PM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   correct Round 2  

Idk who would have downed that GIF.. I really appreciate it since I missed that fight!  Thanks @Mques!

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RockZ
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08.05.2012 | 11:04 PM ET

Nearly Flawless

Prediction: correct Machida   wrong Decision  

The more I think about it, the more I feel that that was one of the most impressive displays of both karate, accuracy, power and MMA that I have ever seen. His timing and defense was perfect, and he knocked out a solid wrestler with power who had never been knocked out before. 

And to think some of his family wanted him to retire.  This fight has solidified my opinion of him, if it wasn't already.

* Edited at 08.05.2012, 11:04 PM ET *

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08.06.2012 | 12:26 AM ET

Prediction: correct Machida   correct KO/TKO   wrong Round 1  

@kalibo- How did you miss that fight! It was on BASIC CABLE for crying out loud! lol

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TinShadowcat
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08.06.2012 | 2:49 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Bader   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

By being busy during the fight?  Lol.

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TinShadowcat
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08.06.2012 | 2:51 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Bader   wrong KO/TKO   wrong Round 3  

@BillBurgess  Nice post, I don't know why no-one else has upped it.  If I could up twice, I would, lol.

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