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Official UFC: Machida vs. Munoz Discussion Thread
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10.25.2013 | 11:55 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 122nd
185 could be getting much more interesting...
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* Edited at 10.25.2013, 11:55 AM ET *
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
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10.26.2013 | 6:16 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 405 Points | Tied for 782nd
Munoz looked tentitive in there i think he was beat before he even stepped foot in the Octagon
10.26.2013 | 6:20 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 132nd
"3HUNNA"
10.26.2013 | 6:30 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 288th
I can say he is "technical" and "unique" as much as I want, and that won't change the fact that his fights are really ******* boring. I tend to like cautious fighters that are able to implement solid gameplans (for an example, I love watching GSP fight) but unless a flashy knockout happens, Lyoto's fights are usually devoid of interesting stuff.
* Edited at 10.26.2013, 6:38 PM ET *
"Let's just say if we fought again I wouldn't need to keep my hands up." - Luke Rockhold on Michael Bisping's punching power
10.26.2013 | 7:28 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 620 Points | Tied for 16th with 3 others
"how bout u go an **** off my page then u peice of **** u think we need a stupid ****witt like u telling us about looking good who the **** are u take your worthless advice and get the **** out of here"
10.26.2013 | 7:58 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 122nd
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
10.26.2013 | 11:38 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 489th
Many times over in the past, I have found Machida's fighting style to be boring and uneventful, but then I remembered my oldest son studied karate. Karate is primarily defense. The point of karate is to hit and not get hit. Only take the shot when it is available. It was my wife that pointed this out to me. Now you take somebody like Machida, who has studied this style of fighting basically since he was old enough to walk. I think it's pretty safe to say that this style of fighting is "second nature" for The Dragon.
With all that said, I don't think that Machida is boring, nor does he run away. He is an elusive technical fighter who's primary style of fighting is to hit and not get hit, but when he hits or engages, he's aiming to end the fight with one shot. Another reason for picking and choosing his shots, is to conserve energy for 3-5 rounds. Now many fighters who have this "hit and not get hit" style usually bore the **** out of me and frustrate me to no end, but with Machida, I think I put up with it because I know that he's not just trying to outpoint his opponent. He is actually looking for the finish, but he wants to absorb as minimal damage as possible in the process.
* Edited at 10.26.2013, 11:39 PM ET *
"Keep it punk rock!!!!"
10.27.2013 | 12:09 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 122nd
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
10.27.2013 | 1:13 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 597th
Davis, Jones- Never been finished
Rampage, Shogun, Hendo- Incredibly difficult to put away
Even Jon Jones couldn't put Rampage and Shogun away very easily. He hit Shogun with everything but the kitchen sink and it took almost 3 rounds to break his will and Jones didn't get Rampage until he started to gas. Plus, if the Rampage fight was a 3 rounder like it was with Machida, that would have been a decision as well. Very likely that if Lyoto had a 4th round with Rampage, it could have been a different story because Machida had all the momentum
10.27.2013 | 1:24 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 122nd
His only clear defeats were to Jones and Shogun (twice). He's a beast.
KTFO's over Rashad Evans, Ryan Bader, Thiago Silva, Randy Couture and now Mark Munoz. BEAST!
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
10.27.2013 | 4:05 AM ET
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 941st
The fact is, Machida never tried to finish, he tried to point fight which is a huge mistake against a wrestler since it's been proven time and time again that takedowns mean more then anything.
"People say ‘oh, so you should retire.’ Yeah, you want me to retire so you won’t get knocked out. - Vitor Belfort"
10.27.2013 | 9:24 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 534th
"if Machida is clearly better then Phil then he would have finished it."
That's great logic right there...
" I feel like Davy Crockett on the walls of the Alamo, swinging Old Betsy as the enemy swarmed in with bayonets. Sheesh. Listen you young punks....." - Bill Burgess
10.27.2013 | 10:05 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 435 Points | Tied for 591st
"I probably think you're a ****."
10.27.2013 | 10:15 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 462nd
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."