Comments on: Report: Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva rescheduled for UFC 93 on Jan. 31 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Sat, 26 May 2012 14:08:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51175 Sergio Hernandez Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:05:42 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51175 "hmm wanderlei is actually 2-3 in the UFC going way back…" Thanks for the history lesson but note that I said "during this UFC tenure." “hmm wanderlei is actually 2-3 in the UFC going way back…”

Thanks for the history lesson but note that I said “during this UFC tenure.”

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]]> By: wolfgang http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51172 wolfgang Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:38:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51172 Thiago is a poor mans Wandy who doesn't have a lot of quickness. Machida will embarrass him. Thiago is a poor mans Wandy who doesn’t have a lot of quickness. Machida will embarrass him.

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]]> By: JOe K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51168 JOe K. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:48:54 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51168 Unfortunately I agree that it is unlikely that Machida will get a title shot even if he wins. That whole entertainment aspect of the UFC has a tendency to suck the sport out of MMA. I think the only chance he has is to put on a show with Thiago and beat him in convincing fashion. If Thiago presses the action (of which he will) the fight will be "exciting." Then perhaps Machida's style may be more palatable. Though, outside the cage, I have heard him and Anderson Silva are going to be guest coaches on TUF this season. Perhaps Anderson will pull some strings behind the scenes? Regardless of all of this: A man with no losses,13 wins 5 coming from the UFC and of the other 8, 3 of those are Stephan Bonnar, Rich Franklin, and BJ Penn, deserves a title shot. If he beats Thiago Sliva who is also undefeated, it will be an absolute tragedy for the sport if he does not get a title shot. Unfortunately I agree that it is unlikely that Machida will get a title shot even if he wins. That whole entertainment aspect of the UFC has a tendency to suck the sport out of MMA.

I think the only chance he has is to put on a show with Thiago and beat him in convincing fashion. If Thiago presses the action (of which he will) the fight will be “exciting.” Then perhaps Machida’s style may be more palatable.

Though, outside the cage, I have heard him and Anderson Silva are going to be guest coaches on TUF this season. Perhaps Anderson will pull some strings behind the scenes?

Regardless of all of this:

A man with no losses,13 wins 5 coming from the UFC and of the other 8, 3 of those are Stephan Bonnar, Rich Franklin, and BJ Penn, deserves a title shot. If he beats Thiago Sliva who is also undefeated, it will be an absolute tragedy for the sport if he does not get a title shot.

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]]> By: Ronny Badass http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51158 Ronny Badass Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:01:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51158 This means that Shogun's return will either be aginst Lidell or Franklin and maybe Soduku unless you count Irvin and Bonner? This means that Shogun’s return will either be aginst Lidell or Franklin and maybe Soduku unless you count Irvin and Bonner?

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]]> By: Grappo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51147 Grappo Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:20:41 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51147 I'm a big Machida fan, though I'll admit that I find his style more interesting than exciting. I can see how many people would find him to be a boring fighter, but I can't understand when someone accuses him of running away. If someone repeatedly punches and kicks you in the face while backing up or sidestepping, I don't think you can call it "running away." I think this Silva fight will be very interesting. Machida is "elusive" but he does get tagged from time to time, and I want to see how he holds up against Silva's speed and power. This fight has the possibility to please a lot of Machida haters, or possibly gain him a new level of respect if he is able to dismantle Silva. For Silva, a win against Machida would be beyond huge. I’m a big Machida fan, though I’ll admit that I find his style more interesting than exciting. I can see how many people would find him to be a boring fighter, but I can’t understand when someone accuses him of running away. If someone repeatedly punches and kicks you in the face while backing up or sidestepping, I don’t think you can call it “running away.”

I think this Silva fight will be very interesting. Machida is “elusive” but he does get tagged from time to time, and I want to see how he holds up against Silva’s speed and power. This fight has the possibility to please a lot of Machida haters, or possibly gain him a new level of respect if he is able to dismantle Silva. For Silva, a win against Machida would be beyond huge.

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]]> By: CanuckleSandwich http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51145 CanuckleSandwich Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:10:20 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51145 "Silva might only be 1-1 during this UFC tenure but his past accomplished can’t be ignored. And Jackson, well, a valid argument could be made that he won the bout with Griffin." hmm wanderlei is actually 2-3 in the UFC going way back...but he's still the man! but yeahit's interesting to guess where the title shot after rashad would go - i'm guessing that just for money (since that's dana's first love) that we won't see machida in a title shot if he wins - instead likely the winner of the silva/jackson fight....unless rashad wins, then of course we'llsee a griffin evans rematch. CS “Silva might only be 1-1 during this UFC tenure but his past accomplished can’t be ignored. And Jackson, well, a valid argument could be made that he won the bout with Griffin.”

hmm wanderlei is actually 2-3 in the UFC going way back…but he’s still the man!

but yeahit’s interesting to guess where the title shot after rashad would go – i’m guessing that just for money (since that’s dana’s first love) that we won’t see machida in a title shot if he wins – instead likely the winner of the silva/jackson fight….unless rashad wins, then of course we’llsee a griffin evans rematch.

CS

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]]> By: Robert http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51138 Robert Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:49:44 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51138 This should be a good fight but Machida should be the #1 contender fighting for the title. This should be a good fight but Machida should be the #1 contender fighting for the title.

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]]> By: Sergio Hernandez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51101 Sergio Hernandez Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:05:35 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51101 Yes! What great news. I definitely see the winner of this going for the title. Before or after the winner of Rampage/Silva is the question, though. Silva might only be 1-1 during this UFC tenure but his past accomplished can't be ignored. And Jackson, well, a valid argument could be made that he won the bout with Griffin. Yes! What great news.

I definitely see the winner of this going for the title. Before or after the winner of Rampage/Silva is the question, though.

Silva might only be 1-1 during this UFC tenure but his past accomplished can’t be ignored. And Jackson, well, a valid argument could be made that he won the bout with Griffin.

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]]> By: Guy Gaduois http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51092 Guy Gaduois Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:04:41 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51092 These guys represent two definitive types of MMA and I hope that Silva's "style" wins out over Machida's. This could be a really great match-up, as Silva's speed will cancel out Machida's elusiveness. (See how nicely I said that?) What a fantastic card, if the Penn v. St. Pierre pans out as well. Speculation isn't as fun as watching the real deal, and personally, I'm going through a little dry-spell here lately; the postponement of the WEC match in Florida really put a crimp in my MMA viewing. Come on, October! These guys represent two definitive types of MMA and I hope that Silva’s “style” wins out over Machida’s. This could be a really great match-up, as Silva’s speed will cancel out Machida’s elusiveness. (See how nicely I said that?)
What a fantastic card, if the Penn v. St. Pierre pans out as well.

Speculation isn’t as fun as watching the real deal, and personally, I’m going through a little dry-spell here lately; the postponement of the WEC match in Florida really put a crimp in my MMA viewing. Come on, October!

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]]> By: LK http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51085 LK Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:26:51 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51085 I would assume we will see BJ Penn and GSP as the main event and this will serve as the co-main event.. I would assume we will see BJ Penn and GSP as the main event and this will serve as the co-main event..

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]]> By: JOe K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51082 JOe K. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:23:19 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51082 I can't wait! Who is going to be the co-main event? I can’t wait!

Who is going to be the co-main event?

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]]> By: Bad Monkey http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51080 Bad Monkey Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:06:43 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51080 Nice. This will be a great fight. Nice. This will be a great fight.

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]]> By: Grappo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51057 Grappo Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:47:04 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51057 This is great news! *btw, the headline currently says Loyoto instead of Lyoto* This is great news!

*btw, the headline currently says Loyoto instead of Lyoto*

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]]> By: detroit_fan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/report-loyoto-machida-vs-thiago-silva-rescheduled-for-ufc-93-on-jan-31/comment-page-1/#comment-51028 detroit_fan Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:58:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/?p=7259#comment-51028 I was hoping we would still get to see this fight. I was hoping we would still get to see this fight.

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