WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G__row Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). I am both a Machida fan, and a Jones fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigs-On-The-Wing Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). I've been a Machida fan as long as i ve been an MMA fan. It was Machida vs Evans fight that actually got me into MMA. From that point on i went back watched a lot of fights and just tried to catch up. I think i did a fairly well job on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulk Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). I've always been a Machida fan since around the time he kneed Hoger in the face a bazillion times in a row. I'm a little conflicted with this fight as I like Jones too. I think this is a bad matchup for Machida, I think their skillsets are very close (and in some ways similar) but Jones has the physical advantage that'll probably tip the scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingComic Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 From that point on i went back watched a lot of fights and just tried to catch up. I think i did a fairly well job on that very common in mma not like when people get hooked to football they go back and watch old football games. MMA=Best Sport Period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G__row Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've always been a Machida fan since around the time he kneed Hoger in the face a bazillion times in a row. I'm a little conflicted with this fight as I like Jones too. I think this is a bad matchup for Machida' date=' I think their skillsets are very close (and in some ways similar) but Jones has the physical advantage that'll probably tip the scales.[/quote'] Is this the old school Skulk, or someone new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Mod is posting in my thread WIN!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulk Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Is this the old school Skulk' date=' or someone new?[/quote'] old school as they come. How's it going G, like what you've done with the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbranson86 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 since he fought bj penn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 very common in mma not like when people get hooked to football they go back and watch old football games. MMA=Best Sport Period ^True, MMA is the best, and SteelerNation i think that (vs. Evans) is one of his best performances ever with a spectacular ko, great start to ufc right lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orytey Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I hate Randy Couture. Machida slapped him down with his foot. I like Machida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G__row Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 old school as they come. How's it going G' date=' like what you've done with the place [/quote'] Holy crap!!!!! Great to see you man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreyflipp Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I was a fan of his when he KO'd Rashad. Then I started not liking him after he got the nod over Shogun the first time. After Shogun KO'd him I started liking him again lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigs-On-The-Wing Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 ^True' date=' MMA is the best, and SteelerNation i think that (vs. Evans) is one of his best performances ever with a spectacular ko, great start to ufc right lol.[/quote'] Theres no doubt in my mind that if i didn't see that fight i would not be a fan and watching every event like i am today. Easily the best sport imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I hate Randy Couture. Machida slapped him down with his foot. I like Machida. ^Idk why anyone would dislike couture but that was also an excellect performance by machida, people should give coutore his due, he would prob have taken down/controlled like 85% of the div still imo. Also one of the greatest kos/moments in ufc history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Theres no doubt in my mind that if i didn't see that fight i would not be a fan and watching every event like i am today. Easily the best sport imo. +1 that fight was such a beautiful, techincal display, evans really was outclassed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I was a fan of his when he KO'd Rashad. Then I started not liking him after he got the nod over Shogun the first time. After Shogun KO'd him I started liking him again lol. ^Lol thats kinda messed up, you have to admit that fight was soooooo close. I hope in the future machida can decisively beat shogun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulk Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Holy crap!!!!!Great to see you man!!! Good to 'see' (this being the internet and all) you too dude' date=' it's been a [i']very[/i] long time. You must be like grandpa mod around here, lol. Ack, I feel like I'm thread-hijacking again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G__row Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Good to 'see' (this being the internet and all) you too dude' date=' it's been a [i']very[/i] long time. You must be like grandpa mod around here, lol. Ack, I feel like I'm thread-hijacking again. Lol, no worries man. Brewster and Bravo mod here also. And sorry thread starter, kinda cool to see one of the originals pop in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateMark Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). I'm a huge Machida fan. Loved him since before he signed with the UFC. I'm a karate practitioner, so that's partially where I get my bias from. Plus that, he is a true martial artist, both in ability and attitude. I like his personality as someone who has respect for others and doesn't talk trash. I hate big-headed trashtalkers and Lyoto isn't one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm a huge Machida fan. Loved him since before he signed with the UFC. I'm a karate practitioner' date=' so that's partially where I get my bias from. Plus that, he is a true martial artist, both in ability and attitude. I like his personality as someone who has respect for others and doesn't talk trash. I hate big-headed trashtalkers and Lyoto isn't one of them.[/quote'] ^LOL Im the same and am also a karate practioner (kenpo). Gotta love machida for showing traditional martial arts can get the job done. True samarai spirit. If you look at his resume he really has consistenly faced established guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoToGuy Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I am both a Machida fan' date=' and a Jones fan.[/quote'] Me too. I like both and have wanted to see this fight for a while. I said the Dragon was coming for his belt. I'll be rooting for Machida in this one. I wouldn't be to surprised if Jones won but if he does there may be no one left to challenge him. Even Rashad's chances are slim. Slimmer than Machida's I think. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skulk Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Lol' date=' no worries man. Brewster and Bravo mod here also. And sorry thread starter, kinda cool to see one of the originals pop in.[/quote'] Awesome, cool to see some of the old crew still around. You know, a small part of me misses inadvertently banning myself when drunk....... all those times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iffy50 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Machida is my favorite fighter because he has lots of talent, he's very humble, honorable, and genuine. I like Jones, but his ego kind of irritates me. Admittedly I find him very funny and has crazy talent. This has been my dream fight since before Jones won the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan_Jay Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 First fight in the UFC, they announced Machida trained in Sumo as opposed to wrestling along with Karate and a few other disciplines. I like him for the Sumo. I watched Jon Jones' last fight before getting into the UFC and his first bout was when I said the kid was special. I don't think Machida is going to have an answer for the new "Length and Strength" technique that is the **** in the LHW division. The old champs are falling all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyran125 Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 fan of both here. I have to say this is a very interesting fight. However Jones is prooving pretty damn tough. I can see him winning in many ways, I can only see Machida winning 1 type of way. The counter punch. Jones might take it to ground and elbow him to death, instead of standing in this one. Rampage just about defeated Machida standing( i think Machida was getting the better of Rampage towards the end of the fight though) VERY interesting indeed. If i had to bet..it would be Jones for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinsplint Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I'm a huge Lyoto fanboy - Like his style & his attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pengu Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I like Machida although not a big fan. Certainly not a fan of Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GstarUk Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Ive been a fan of Jones since he destroyed Bonnar. Been a fan of Machida since he subbed the african assassin Torn between who i want to win. Im gonna sit back relax and hopefully enjoy a great fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPatrol Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Been a fan since I first saw him fight. Can?t remember what fight it was, but it was maybe the 2nd or 3rd UFC fight. I like his attitude and fighting style + he is quite different from other fighters. The KO of Evans is my favourite moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Machida is one of those middle ground fighters that people either like or dont realy care about, i dont think he has many haters if any. I think he's got a great style, he'll beat jones, i got him at 70-30, and if he doesnt, jones will not beat rashad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousmat Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). Im a fan since his fight with tito that was the 1st time i saw him and i liked his style. Also the guy's a gentleman and got the martial arts spirit not a bum like most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuberling Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Been a big Machida fan ever since his 2nd fight with Shogun. Was absolutely robbed against Rampage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesterdays_Hero Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm a Machida fan because he's awesome. I'm also a Jones fan for the same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 A lot of people sayin personality wow i did not expect that lol. I like his attitude too, real martial artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Been a big Machida fan ever since his 2nd fight with Shogun. Was absolutely robbed against Rampage! ^This is a strange choice, i was hoping machida would pull it out hopefully he will avenge this in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatefightingchamp Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Jones FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G__row Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Awesome' date=' cool to see some of the old crew still around. You know, a small part of me misses inadvertently banning myself when drunk....... all those times.[/quote'] Lmao, yeah, we can't ban ourselves here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phd425 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 This is the fight i have been waiting for! I think that the Jones Vs Evans fight will make more money. That doesn't mean its a better fight. Machida Vs Jones will be more of a stand up fight. Most people like seeing that anyway. Whoever buys this event is in for a great main event. I can't think of anyone else to match up with Jones the way Machida can. Hopefully they both dont "RUN" the whole fight. I see machida using his experience in taking the fight to the distance for the Decision and reminding us that the Machida era never died! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNOOB Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Just curious how many are real machida fans and since when/for what reason. And how many are rooting for machida just cause they dont like jones (he gets a lot of hate on this forum lol). I started liking him after the Sokoudjou fight and became a big fan after his sick KO over Thiago Silva. He has one of the best styles IMO. He is humble and very entertaining to watch (again IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casino16 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 i am a machida fan because he is the orientzilian version of silva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrodMMA92 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've liked Machida since his fight with Sokudjo. However he's not my favorite LHW (that being Shogun) but I do like him more than the others. He has a very well rounded game and I think he'll be able to beat Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team_spahr Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Machida is my #1 fav fighter. I like his attitude about training, opponents and approach to fighting. His style is fascinating. And I like his thoughtful approach to the fights and adapting during fights. Hes a true Martial Artist in a sport where sluggers prevailed for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S6XStringz Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 My girlfriend is the machida fan. She use to dislike him because she said he had a unibrow lol. She grew to like him as I got her to watch some of his fights, and even though he lost to Rampage, she started to like him a lot more. When he beat Couture, she couldn't wait for his next fight. Got her a bad boy machida shirt not too long ago and she's pumped for this upcoming fight with Jones. She likes Jones too, but big time machida fan to not cheer for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I started liking him after the Sokoudjou fight and became a big fan after his sick KO over Thiago Silva. He has one of the best styles IMO. He is humble and very entertaining to watch (again IMO). ^I agree with you. I remember that ko and that ko should get more respect it truly was sick, jumping in, perfect accuracy in between silvas arm, 1 punch falling in for the ko. Machida is BOSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaSupGuy Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 My girlfriend is the machida fan. She use to dislike him because she said he had a unibrow lol.She grew to like him as I got her to watch some of his fights' date=' and even though he lost to Rampage, she started to like him a lot more. When he beat Couture, she couldn't wait for his next fight. Got her a bad boy machida shirt not too long ago and she's pumped for this upcoming fight with Jones. She likes Jones too, but big time machida fan to not cheer for him.[/quote'] ^I srsly LOL'd its kinda true too hahhaha, did u see the 128 trailer shogun had it goin on too lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNOOB Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 ^I agree with you. I remember that ko and that ko should get more respect it truly was sick' date=' jumping in, perfect accuracy in between silvas arm, 1 punch falling in for the ko. Machida is BOSS[/quote'] Yeah, it really hooked me on him. Silva looked like he was dead. Perfectly still like a corpse in a coffin. My avatar for the longest was Ives Pulling Machida off of Thiago. Then of course when he embarassed Evans was prime also. He is just very entertaining to watch and he is becoming a KO artist (3 bonuses so far). Hopefully he can earn another bonus against Jones . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasopasha Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 i'm a real machida fan he is my favourite fighter win or lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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