The Infamous
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What size/strength advantage?
Machida definitely has a strength advantage. The size difference is minimal, but I would still say Machida is bigger. Anderson's taller and lankier, while Machida is a fair bit thicker.
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Machida definitely has a strength advantage. The size difference is minimal, but I would still say Machida is bigger. Anderson's taller and lankier, while Machida is a fair bit thicker.
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To be honest, I'm not that sure. I'm hopeful. I still say Anderson takes this 7/10 times.
In all honesty I hope Weidman retains and Silva moves up. There are too many opportunites from that scenario. You could easily match Weidman with Belfort, Machida, Jacare without any bullshyt. Anderson wont fight any of those guys if he wins
reserved_one
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why do you think that? I'm not that big of fan, but I don't hate him...even though he can be overly dramatic.
Machida has a chance...thats all im saying. Since he would have the size advantage, he could try to bang with Anderson in the clinch and use his wrestling to get him down which would be interesting. Silva has the reach advantage by being the rangier fighter, but Lyoto can move as well as anyone moving in and out very quickly. The only way Machida can lose while standing is if he rushes in at the wrong moment and eats a hard countered shot. Samething with Anderson as well. Both fighters have incredible timing and are excellent at keeping distance.The only difference is that Lyoto doesn't waste his time toying with his opponet and if Anderson is on that showboating shyt....he will pay the ultimate price.
I hope this fight happens
Roman Brady
Nobody Lives Forever
you think anderson is stronger than lyoto?What size/strength advantage?
dont be so sure, what is it they say one bad KO and your chin becomes suspect
Roman Brady
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because he and lyoto wont be fireworks, it will probably play out a lot like his recent fight or vitor's with anderson
yeah, willingly.
He could have finished that fight whenever he wanted but he chose to dikk around.Machida flunking a drug test on deck
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Anderson has always shown an excellent chin, one KO is not going to change that. I mean it's possible, but I highly doubt it.
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Anderson has the country on his back, I think he comes in motivated and hungry [or at least I hope].
pez
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As with most dominant champs that look unbeatable, once they lose one, they seem to lose a step and likely lose a string of fights afterwards. Machida looked unbeatable then he drops 4 of the last 7 in LHW. I mean he fought the best of the best but still.
Fedor was indestructible until it happened to him.
Fedor was indestructible until it happened to him.
i agree, except that I think Chandler will beat him decisively again.
you think anderson is stronger than ly
oto?dont be so sure, what is it they say one bad KO and your chin becomes suspect
I dunno....I've always heard that Silva's deceptively strong as shyt for his build....especially in the clinch. Machida may have a strength advantage, but it's not like he's gonna manhandle dude or anything. His lower center of gravity is really what would make the difference....