Comments on: Lyoto Machida Set To Fight Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in First Title Defense http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/ UFC and MMA News Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:10:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5.2 hourly 1 By: Karateka http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-109080 Karateka Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:23:24 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-109080 What people seem to forget now a day in the development of this fascinating new MMA is that fighter’s strength, skill, weapon, is their foundation it is their mind. True martial artists understand that this is a sense of being, a way of life, a balance of discipline and respect. Aside from the obvious tangibles gauged of speed and strength there is a more important level of capacity to Machida that is lost on many modern fighters. I think we may see Rampage, who is no doubt a brilliant fighter, bring out a whole other level of Machida, and we'll all be thankful to have witnessed it. Machida decision What people seem to forget now a day in the development of this fascinating new MMA is that fighter’s strength, skill, weapon, is their foundation it is their mind. True martial artists understand that this is a sense of being, a way of life, a balance of discipline and respect. Aside from the obvious tangibles gauged of speed and strength there is a more important level of capacity to Machida that is lost on many modern fighters. I think we may see Rampage, who is no doubt a brilliant fighter, bring out a whole other level of Machida, and we’ll all be thankful to have witnessed it.
Machida decision

]]> By: jimmy http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-98090 jimmy Sat, 30 May 2009 21:37:07 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-98090 I love ampage, the problem is though that he is custom made for Machida. I love ampage, the problem is though that he is custom made for Machida.

]]> By: jimmy http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-98089 jimmy Sat, 30 May 2009 21:35:24 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-98089 Man, why you have to be this way? Man, why you have to be this way?

]]> By: The Real McCoy http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97769 The Real McCoy Thu, 28 May 2009 11:07:13 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97769 Rampage has a puncher's chance but ONLY if he can make Lyoto commit enough to exchanging with him. It is quite possible that Rampage 'could' catch Lyoto with a hook or other power punch in the midst of a flurry or try and predict Lyoto's next move. More than likely however Rampage will try and overwhelm Lyoto and that, in my opinion, will be a huge mistake. If Rampage gets in too close then he runs the risk of being KO'd by a straight punch, knee or head kick. What else? Rampage could end up being foot swept (Shotokan Karate tripped), which Lyoto is so good at surprising people with, and pounded out (Thiago Silva-esque) or submitted (Sokoudjou-esque). Rampage is explosive, very strong, a good boxer and decent with wrestling (slams and controlling) BUT he's not as fast as Lyoto, not as smart of a fighter, not as accurate and definitely not as skilled. Rampage may have more experience in professional MMA fights BUT, just like Chuck Liddell is and always was, he's very predictable and much less versatile than Lyoto. Rampage is very strong but so is Tito whom Lyoto threw around like he was a toddler (Lyoto is/was a Sumo vice champion). Trying to simply overpower and overwhelm Lyoto more than likely will not work at all. Rashad lasted as long as he did because he didn't try to really stalk Lyoto down like Rampage will try and do. By stalking him down and being the aggressor you're falling into Lyoto's elusive counter-punch game and this is where he'll be at his strongest. My prediction: Lyoto Machida will retain his LHW belt via 1st or 2nd round (T)KO stoppage. Rampage's game (his entire skillset) isn't diverse or honed enough to match Lyoto's superb skills and well-roundedness. Rampage has a puncher’s chance but ONLY if he can make Lyoto commit enough to exchanging with him. It is quite possible that Rampage ‘could’ catch Lyoto with a hook or other power punch in the midst of a flurry or try and predict Lyoto’s next move. More than likely however Rampage will try and overwhelm Lyoto and that, in my opinion, will be a huge mistake. If Rampage gets in too close then he runs the risk of being KO’d by a straight punch, knee or head kick. What else? Rampage could end up being foot swept (Shotokan Karate tripped), which Lyoto is so good at surprising people with, and pounded out (Thiago Silva-esque) or submitted (Sokoudjou-esque).

Rampage is explosive, very strong, a good boxer and decent with wrestling (slams and controlling) BUT he’s not as fast as Lyoto, not as smart of a fighter, not as accurate and definitely not as skilled. Rampage may have more experience in professional MMA fights BUT, just like Chuck Liddell is and always was, he’s very predictable and much less versatile than Lyoto. Rampage is very strong but so is Tito whom Lyoto threw around like he was a toddler (Lyoto is/was a Sumo vice champion). Trying to simply overpower and overwhelm Lyoto more than likely will not work at all. Rashad lasted as long as he did because he didn’t try to really stalk Lyoto down like Rampage will try and do. By stalking him down and being the aggressor you’re falling into Lyoto’s elusive counter-punch game and this is where he’ll be at his strongest.

My prediction: Lyoto Machida will retain his LHW belt via 1st or 2nd round (T)KO stoppage. Rampage’s game (his entire skillset) isn’t diverse or honed enough to match Lyoto’s superb skills and well-roundedness.

]]> By: cw http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97758 cw Thu, 28 May 2009 04:33:53 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97758 this is going to be a great fight first of all.hard to call in my opinion.its funny how alot of people are saying rampage has no chance....you always have a punchers chance and that's what rampage is....a puncher.dont get me wrong im not saying thats all hes got.but hes a striker plain and simple.i hate to say it but i think it could go to the judges....like rampage/griffin...i say rampage wins a decision by landing more effective strikes and multiple takedowns. this is going to be a great fight first of all.hard to call in my opinion.its funny how alot of people are saying rampage has no chance….you always have a punchers chance and that’s what rampage is….a puncher.dont get me wrong im not saying thats all hes got.but hes a striker plain and simple.i hate to say it but i think it could go to the judges….like rampage/griffin…i say rampage wins a decision by landing more effective strikes and multiple takedowns.

]]> By: LONGFELLOW http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97749 LONGFELLOW Thu, 28 May 2009 02:31:27 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97749 Page is my boy, but The Dragon has 2 many weapons. I would love 2 see Page regain his title, but I just don't know. Anything can happen in a fight tho. I'd like 2 see ICEMAN get in the ring with someone he could K.O. Like a Ken Shamrock, or see him f*ck up Tito again! I'm gonna miss seeing Chuck in the ring, so lets let him go out with a K.O. win, not a K.O. loss. P.S. The UFC game rocks!! Long live the UFC, and MMA!! LONGFELLOW Page is my boy, but The Dragon has 2 many weapons. I would love 2 see Page regain his title, but I just don’t know. Anything can happen in a fight tho. I’d like 2 see ICEMAN get in the ring with someone he could K.O. Like a Ken Shamrock, or see him f*ck up Tito again! I’m gonna miss seeing Chuck in the ring, so lets let him go out with a K.O. win, not a K.O. loss.

P.S. The UFC game rocks!! Long live the UFC, and MMA!!

LONGFELLOW

]]> By: Jazzkok http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97731 Jazzkok Wed, 27 May 2009 23:28:58 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97731 :D :D

]]> By: marvelknight4 http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97725 marvelknight4 Wed, 27 May 2009 22:24:35 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97725 Jon Jones?????? :D :D :) Anyway, I said it before ans i'll say it again. Quinton Jackson will be the first guy not only to beat, but ko Machida just like Machida did Evans. Rampage jokes around and talks a lot of stuff, but he is not stupid, he's going to force Machida into exchanges where Machida will be in danger. I think someone in this article said that Machida is kin of getting predictable and i totally agree, he throws that left kick and immediately follows with a straight punch, he also throws kicks to try and creat openings, but that won't happen with Rampgae because the reason why Machida succeeds on that is because his opponents back away which allows him to attack whenever he wants. Rampage won't be backing away, but be pressing Machida as well where Machida will have to either run away or try to score some punches, either way that creates mnre than one chance for rampage to throw his punches, even if Machida gets a few punches in, we all know that Rampage can take punches, i'm not too sure Machida can. Rampage will knockout Machida and earn his 2nd title. Jon Jones??? :D :D :D :D :D just kidding everyone :) Jon Jones?????? :D :D :)

Anyway, I said it before ans i’ll say it again. Quinton Jackson will be the first guy not only to beat, but ko Machida just like Machida did Evans. Rampage jokes around and talks a lot of stuff, but he is not stupid, he’s going to force Machida into exchanges where Machida will be in danger. I think someone in this article said that Machida is kin of getting predictable and i totally agree, he throws that left kick and immediately follows with a straight punch, he also throws kicks to try and creat openings, but that won’t happen with Rampgae because the reason why Machida succeeds on that is because his opponents back away which allows him to attack whenever he wants. Rampage won’t be backing away, but be pressing Machida as well where Machida will have to either run away or try to score some punches, either way that creates mnre than one chance for rampage to throw his punches, even if Machida gets a few punches in, we all know that Rampage can take punches, i’m not too sure Machida can.

Rampage will knockout Machida and earn his 2nd title.

Jon Jones??? :D :D :D :D :D

just kidding everyone :)

]]> By: Jazzkok http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97723 Jazzkok Wed, 27 May 2009 21:49:54 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97723 hypothetically speaking of course, if machida ko's rampage like he did rashad (ouch!) or worse(not likely), it would not be because rampage is garbage, or cuz he had a bad night, it would just mean that machida's the shiit and that it's going to be tough to take his belt. I've always thought the only dude that can take machida @ 205 is my boy rampage. If he doesn't do it i don't know who can. Maybe shogun. I wouldn't count him out. Other then those 2, there's no one @ 205 @ the moment that could take machida out. Forrest's chin is wayyyy to soft for him to be able to hang with machida + forrest needs to pick dudes apart because he's got no ko power and he would never have enough time to do that with a guy like machida. hypothetically speaking of course, if machida ko’s rampage like he did rashad (ouch!) or worse(not likely), it would not be because rampage is garbage, or cuz he had a bad night, it would just mean that machida’s the shiit and that it’s going to be tough to take his belt.

I’ve always thought the only dude that can take machida @ 205 is my boy rampage. If he doesn’t do it i don’t know who can. Maybe shogun. I wouldn’t count him out. Other then those 2, there’s no one @ 205 @ the moment that could take machida out. Forrest’s chin is wayyyy to soft for him to be able to hang with machida + forrest needs to pick dudes apart because he’s got no ko power and he would never have enough time to do that with a guy like machida.

]]> By: bigchris2328 http://mmafrenzy.com/10469/lyoto-machida-set-to-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-in-first-title-defense/#comment-97720 bigchris2328 Wed, 27 May 2009 20:41:46 +0000 http://mmafrenzy.com/?p=10469#comment-97720 rampage did check some leg kicks against jardine, machida favored that left head/high kick against rashad. he made it obvious he was setting it up. watching the machida-evans fight, I saw that machida leaves his lead leg in the front way out there. it looked open for leg kicks. I said before the rashad fight that the only two guys in 205 that would give machida a run for his money and maybe beat him were forrest and rampage. forrest's kicks would keep him in it, and rampage could take punishment, its not like page has a weak jaw. hypothetically speaking, if machida ko's rampage like he did rashad, or worse, does that mean machida is the shiit or that rampage is garbage, or that machida got lucky. I was a fan of machida's when I saw him fight rich franklin, im not a newly made fan. he is scary good, and I think dana said it best, "your a bad dude" right before he gave machida his belt. rampage did check some leg kicks against jardine, machida favored that left head/high kick against rashad. he made it obvious he was setting it up. watching the machida-evans fight, I saw that machida leaves his lead leg in the front way out there. it looked open for leg kicks. I said before the rashad fight that the only two guys in 205 that would give machida a run for his money and maybe beat him were forrest and rampage. forrest’s kicks would keep him in it, and rampage could take punishment, its not like page has a weak jaw.

hypothetically speaking, if machida ko’s rampage like he did rashad, or worse, does that mean machida is the shiit or that rampage is garbage, or that machida got lucky. I was a fan of machida’s when I saw him fight rich franklin, im not a newly made fan. he is scary good, and I think dana said it best, “your a bad dude” right before he gave machida his belt.

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