Jones vs Machida

[mattboxingfan]

So Lyoto made it interesting for a round with his difficult striking and then Jon demolished him. The guy has beaten 3 former LHW champs and I just don't see Rashad or Henderson bringing anything new to the table. Assuming he beats these two fighters it will be a while before a new LHW contender appears that can challenge him. Also big ups to Mir for getting clocked and submitting Big Nog.

He couldn't figure out Machida and his speed was helping him land shots on Jones. Rashad is just as fast and hits hard i think he has the tools to do the job.

[VictorCharlie]

I'll give you Rashad's hand speed and good power but he looks good against average strikers but not so much with the next notch up. He tried to strike with Rampage and was getting owned before he thought better and outwrestled Quinton. Machida is awkward and most people have a hard time getting his striking down so I wasn't surprised that Lyoto had some moments. Jones didn't look out of his element by any means though and seemed to be holding his own pretty well in the second round while it was on the feet. Rashad better hope he can keep the fight standing and can connect b/c he won't be able to turn to his wrestling against Jon.

[mattboxingfan]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

[Mattyhitman]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

[VictorCharlie]

Davis has a lot of the physical tools that Jones has but doesn't seem to have the all around skill set yet. Hopefully he isn't pushed into a title shot too early (assuming he keeps winning) and can continue to develop.

[Nameless]

Jones is just a phenom. For a guy who,s more or less professionally doing it for 4-5 years, it's quite amazing. Machinda style seemed the same good old riddle in the first (which I believe Machinda won) but Jones looked good indeed and didn't panick at all though MAchida did land 2-3 solid shots on the chin. A healthy GSP vs Jones is definitely something I'd like to see someday, not sure if it'll ever happen but that's a fight that could be interesting. Assuming GSP can stop to injure himself and if the weight of both won,t be an issue.

[Mattyhitman]

Jones is just a phenom. For a guy who,s more or less professionally doing it for 4-5 years, it's quite amazing. Machinda style seemed the same good old riddle in the first (which I believe Machinda won) but Jones looked good indeed and didn't panick at all though MAchida did land 2-3 solid shots on the chin. A healthy GSP vs Jones is definitely something I'd like to see someday, not sure if it'll ever happen but that's a fight that could be interesting. Assuming GSP can stop to injure himself and if the weight of both won,t be an issue.

GSP v Jones will never happen unless GSP bulks up a shit load, moving from Welterweight to LHW would be too much mate. As a fantasy matchup then fair enough. GSP v Silva could be a possibility tho

[mattboxingfan]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

[Mattyhitman]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

Keep hanging on the theory that Jones will get beat by one of your picks if that keeps ya happy

As ya say VC, if those fights go the way ya say then Silva v Jones would be the biggest fight in UFC history, the skill set of both fighters would leave us drooling over it, just hope it does happen at some point down the line.

[mattboxingfan]

Just think his speed takes it and i don't know about the wrestling the best can get takendown.

Not Jones, he has never been taken down in his UFC career so far

I dont really like using fighter a beat fighter b so will dimolish fighter c, the triangle theory, but Machida KO'ed Rashad, if he can do it then I have no fear Jones will do it. Will have to wait and see, Rashad is the only test left, although saying that Davis will give him a hell of a fight.

He's been KO'd once it happens when you wear 4oz gloves. If you don't like the theory dont use it because it makes no sense. Machida is one of the most awkward stand up fighters in the UFC if not the most and he is the only fighter to KO Rashad so i wouldn't try that theory. ashad has had enough KO's himself so don't go worry about his chin just who lands there punches. Davis squeezed out a win over little nog because he could stand with him i think rashad can keep it on the feet and dominate him.

Keep hanging on the theory that Jones will get beat by one of your picks if that keeps ya happy

As ya say VC, if those fights go the way ya say then Silva v Jones would be the biggest fight in UFC history, the skill set of both fighters would leave us drooling over it, just hope it does happen at some point down the line.

If the matches are made im obviously going to go with my favourite fighters. Also i read somewhere that Dana white said that fight with Silva and Jones wont happen. Probably due to him wanting to retire soon and he only has so many fights left on the contract.