The undefeated(13-0) Lyoto Machida v. the also undefeated(13-0) Thiago Silva. Somebody's O must go. Who wins?
The undefeated(13-0) Lyoto Machida v. the also undefeated(13-0) Thiago Silva. Somebody's O must go. Who wins?
Machida. I've seen Silva in dangerous situations in the past. I see Machida capitalizing on every single chance he gets.
Machida by whatever he's in the mood for. And by no means am I bashing Silva, it's just I think his mount is the only significant factor in his arsenal against a fighter like Machida, and even then, Machida's ground game is top notch.
Originally posted by Icy NinjaYes it's true, but nothing is official yet.
I heard Shogun will be fighting Chuck Liddell is this true?
And how come everyone said Shogun was the best LHW back when he was in Pride because I haven't been impressed with him now that he is in the UFC
Shogun was easily the best LHW fighter in MMA. He was demolishing all his opponents with adept skills.
Problem was that, when he arrived to UFC, he was going through a marriage, and knee surgery.
Not making excuses though, his cardio has looked shitty recently.
Originally posted by dvampireDoubt that.
****ing AA tries to be fancy, then gets koed mid-air. Damn, he was doing so good. I think they're going to meet again, and AA will actually be the first guy to beat Fedor in MMA. Props to Fedor with the vicious KO victory though.
Fedor will change it up. He knows what AA can do now. Or he'll try harder for a takedown. And AA's flying knees have worked when he's had people in a corner. Not really being fancy.
Slow, but they're there.
AA wasn't trying to be fancy, that flying knee would have KO'd anyone, but Fedor didn't duck down like others would have. AA did a perfect muay thai push kick and Fedor just ate it and fell back on the ropes, but Fedor didn't go for a takedown to avoid combos from AA. He just waited to counter, and KO'd AA.
Beautiful.
Fedor is one of those fighters that can adapt to any opponents style, and find a way to win. Let's not forget, he was in way more trouble against Hong Man Choi.
Not taking anything away from AA though.
And Vitor's KO was brutal.
Here are the payrolls.
MAIN EVENT FIGHTERS– Fedor Emelianenko $300,000 (no win bonus) def. Andre Arlovski $1,500,000 (win bonus would have been $250,000)
MAIN CARD FIGHTERS
– Josh Barnett $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Gilbert Yvel $30,000 (win bonus would have been $9,300)
– Vitor Belfort $200,000 (includes $80,000 win bonus) def. Matt Lindland $225,000 (win bonus would have been $75,000)
– Renato “Babalu” Sobral $90,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus) def. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou $50,000 (win bonus would have been $50,000)
– Paul Buentello $90,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Kiril Sidelnikov $10,000 (win bonus would have been $25,000)
– Dan Lauzon $12,000 (no win bonus) def. Bobby Green $4,000 (win bonus would have been $4,000)
– Jay Hieron $45,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Jason High $10,000 (win bonus would have been $5,000)
PRELIMINARY CARD FIGHTERS
– Antonio Rogerio Nogueira $150,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus) def. Vladimir Matyushenko $50,000 (win bonus would have been $30,000)
– L.C. Davis $14,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus) def. Bao Quach $7,000 (win bonus would have been $6,000)
– Albert Rios $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus) def. Antonio Duarte $3,000 (win bonus would have been $2,000)
– Brett Cooper $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus) def. Patrick Speight $2,000 (win bonus would have been $3,000)
Fedor is making way more, the 300k is just for this fight. All the promotions, royalties, whatever you can think of, he's making over a mil at least.
Originally posted by I-DropPenn has a strong chin, GSP doesn't have much power in his hands. I doubt this fight will end in a tko in favor of GSP.
I pick GSP to beat BJ again by TKO
I see it as their last fight. Penn dominating in the beginning and slowly gassing. Now, we don't know how much his cardio has improved, so we'll just have to see.
My gut says: Penn via TKO Round 2
My logic says: GSP via Decision
He had enough power to take Matt out, both Matts. He can hurt him w/kicks & punches & then wail on him until the ref stops it. GSP will "rush" him 😐 That wasn't as funny as I thought it would be but the point still stands. George is better than he was the 1st time & even though BJs cardio will likely be better than it was the 1st time, it won't be enough to hang w/GSPs Captain America-like stamina. BJ is gonna be overwhelmed
Originally posted by I-Dropthe rush pun was funny by the way lol
He had enough power to take Matt out, both Matts. He can hurt him w/kicks & punches & then wail on him until the ref stops it. GSP will "rush" him 😐 That wasn't as funny as I thought it would be but the point still stands. George is better than he was the 1st time & even though BJs cardio will likely be better than it was the 1st time, it won't be enough to hang w/GSPs Captain America-like stamina. BJ is gonna be overwhelmed
Penn has fought much better strikers than GSP.
Who knows man. This fight is going to be just as great as their first fight, and I HOPE it goes to a Split Decision again, because we need a Penn vs GSP III in the next few years.