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Originally Posted by DaSoupNazi

I am sure this thread has been done before but I will do it again if it has. If you could match any two fighters, past or present, from the UFC, Pride, WEC, Elite XC, IFL, Dream, Etc, who do you think would be the best matchups and why?

Mine would be Lyoto Machida against a Royce Gracie in his prime. I think those two different styles (BJJ) Vs (Shotokan), and Royce Gracie's infinite patience and ability to capitalize on even the slightest of mistakes could make it interesting. Machida likes to run and gets people frustrated to the point they do stupid shit and that is what he wants. Machida definitely has the striking advantage but Gracie has a good chin and has matched up well with other strikers like Savate Grand Gerard Gordeau or Judo Champ Remco Pardoel. I just think it would be interesting to see if Machida could frustrate the unflappable Gracie.

Prime Crocop vs Andrei Arlovski.. just thinking about that matchup gives me a boner.