I was shocked to find this out, because I have not seen it on any of the headlines of any MMA Sites, but the long talked about bout has been added to the UFC.com website.
This could provide great clarity as to who the next to challenge Forrest would be.
If either man wins in a decisive and impressive manner, look for them to be the rightful No. 1 contender for the title.
I know this may not please many, but they are both 13-0 and that is not something that will go unnoticed.
Look for this to be a big match, which should get lots of hype, because at the end of this match someone is going to have their first addition to that loss column.
Now I don't know who to take in this one, as Lyoto has caused many concern by his tactical evasiveness against Tito, but Thiago is not going to let that happen, so Lyoto is going to have to show what he is made of in this fight.
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2 months ago
I AM GOING FOR THIAGO SILVA IN THIS ONE I AM NOT A BIG FAN OF LYOTO,HE IS MOSTLY A CONTER PUNCHER WHO ALWAYS PUTS ON A SLOW FIGHT,HE WINS I GIVE HIM THAT MUCH BUT THIAGO SILVA IS A THREAT IN THE LIGHTHEAVYWIEGHT DIVISION AND I HOPE HE PUTS LYOTO TO SLEEP IN THE SECOND ROUND
2 months ago
Machida has had tougher fights in the UFC. Experience is going to matter in this fight. Machida will win
2 months ago
I am so glad that you wrote this. If Grey had done so I know who he would pick, and just to snub him I am for Machida. And this is only meant as a snub, I am NOT a die hard Machida fan, I am tired of having him romped on by a blogging bully who devalues my opinion because I am an old woman.
2 months ago
This fight makes me sad, I think that Thiago Silva is the future of the division and Machida is the next LHW champ. It sucks that someone has too lose but I see where this fight was sooo intriguing to Joe Silva. I would have rather seen Wand Silva vs. Thiago Silva. I honestly don't know who to route for in this one.
2 months ago
"Tactical evasiveness." Hmm, I believe the preferred term is "elusive." Just kidding.
It should be a good fight. However, I think the winner of Chuck-Rashad will get the next title shot, and then Wand after that. I think Dana wants to set up a Chuck-Wand rematch for the title, because that match would generate mega-bucks.
I'm taking Machida by late tko, probably third round. Thiago might gas, and then he should be easy pickings for the "Dragon." Thiago's aggressive style plays right into the counter-punching capability of Machida. If not a stoppage, then a UD for Lyoto.
from 2 months ago
For all our sakes, I hope your wrong Jad, I hope your wrong. lol
from 2 months ago
I like machida in this fight as well. I don't necessarily think thiago will gas but his aggressive style, like you said, will play right into the hands of machida much like sokoudjou did.
I hate the idea of liddell getting a title shot if he beats rashad. He sure hasn't earned it. That would put him at 2 - 2 in his past 4. He gets a free pass because he's one of the faces of the organization. It's like voting ken griffey jr in the all star game starting lineup even though he's hitting .220.
If machida beats thiago he should get the chance against forrest. That also can set up a wanderlei/chuck rematch to determine a new #1 contender to go against the machida/griffin winner. That's the way to go.
2 months ago
I like both guy and I do think that Machida will win! Thiagos' strength is drawing his opponent to the clintch, taking them down, and finishing them via ground and pound. Machida has tremendous takedown defense, as proved against Tito, and I don't see him being taken down in this fight. His counter-attack style will be perfect for him in this fight. I like Jads' prediction for a 3rd round Machida TKO (but I also think the TKO could come in the 2nd round, or that there is a real possibility of Machida taking a decision that is very lop-sided in his favor!)!!!!
2 months ago
sombodys O must go!! ...i wrote a similar article ..sorry didnt know this one was here...i have a slightly different take on the whole situation though as usual../thank you/ stoker da fire
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