Machida vs. Action - Page 2

NovemberFoxtrot · 01-13-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgt. Angel Eyes

If Machida is a sherdogger (i know he most likely isn't), he's probably wishing for a return to "who is ryoto?" era. That's because he would have appreciated the mystique of being the unknown, undefeated fighter that had beaten the likes of penn, bonnar, and franklin, to the current wave of "he's technical, but boring". I know I certainly would have enjoyed being the "Noob Saibat" of MMA.

Anyways, I can appreciate watching MMA for the action. I can see that appeal, obviously. But it certainly isn't the most interesting- otherwise, I would watch kung fu movies, dragonball z, rocky, and pro wrestling. The greatest appeal to MMA is the realism, and seeing which techniques are superior, and who can implement them in the most effective manner. So in my mind, Machida should be one of the MOST interesting fighters to watch, because he's someone yet to be figured out. He's fought solid strikers, wrestlers, and BJJ practitioners. Everytime he fights, it's like watching another piece to the riddle of "what is machida's weakness".

Anyways, I just woke up not too long ago, so if I came off as ranting, fuck you.

Good analogy, I kinda agree.

But its Noob Saibot. Tobias Boon inverted. The co-creators of MK.

MMA_Hole · 01-13-2009, 09:32 AM

I agree with the TS 100%.

That Uppercut douche is starting to get really annoying.

guilineseguy · 01-13-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JTCKarate

lol @ posting a link to your own thread. Thats like starting a chant for yourself, lame

lol....sweet dude

Hdaddy · 01-13-2009, 09:35 AM

Machida is top 3 pound for pound in the world. period.

deboer · 01-13-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

Machida fans are like Celine Dion fans

For the last time, NO. I won't visit your fucking stupid thread. I am going to actively avoid it and you from now on.

BTW if I see one more fucking Lyoto machida thread I might go on a killing rampage.

jjoster · 01-13-2009, 09:37 AM

I like a spectacle as much as the next guy, but I totally agree with this poster. MMA is exciting not because of blood and guts, but because of the finesse and technique. The fact that no one has beaten Machida is a credit to him. In my opinion, his style makes other fighters "look bad". That is not exactly the same as him looking good. It furthermore makes his fights less exciting than many viewers would prefer. That said, I don't miss a Machida fight because I want to see who/how is going to solve the riddle.

Seriously, who wasn't hoping Ortiz was going to secure that triangle? I can't remember the last time I was rooting for Ortiz before that moment.

jayacheess · 01-13-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hdaddy

Machida is top 3 pound for pound in the world. period.

BOOOOYA!

KnockoutProcess · 01-13-2009, 09:45 AM

So wait. Are you saying you DO understand Machida but still don't like watching his style?

You would be the first person on sherdog to say that all except the other 47,067 posts saying exactly this thing.

You do realize he has far more haters on sherdog than fans, right?

jayacheess · 01-13-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KnockoutProcess

So wait. Are you saying you DO understand Machida but still don't like watching his style?

You would be the first person on sherdog to say that all except the other 47,067 posts saying exactly this thing.

You do realize he has far more haters on sherdog than fans, right?

no hes saying he can appreciate morons who only like action....but he does like machida because hes so good

luckyshot · 01-13-2009, 10:07 AM

I'm glad all fighters don't share his style, but I enjoy watching what he does.