Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua II

[American_Ninja]

I see a Shogun stoppage as far more likely, based on the last fight. Machida has made his money as a defensive fighter. Against Shogun, his striking was nullified to a pretty decent extent. Were he to become overly aggressive, he may well leave himself open to the attacks of Shogun.

Shogun outstruck Machida once so I don't really see all that much Machida can do to change the situation this time around. I think Shogun should get the best of the standup this time as well.

I beg to differ. Rua was all he could be last time. Machida can get better.
He's relatively young, 30, and he hasn't been beatin like Rua has.
Remember Griffin beat the **** out of him.

Machida will win either by very convincing decision or stoppage.

[tocayito1]

machida will finish rua this time.....rua had his chance.....the dragon will shut all the doubters once again and i cant wait for a machida-rampage battle

i think hes stops shogun in 4....he would destroy rampage

[Nick Fury]

i think hes stops shogun in 4....he would destroy rampage

Rampage would knock his head off.

[tocayito1]

Rampage would knock his head off.

no way machida would counter him to oblivion...then kill him witht he muay thai knees

[Stalaggh]

Shogun will take this rematch, its true.....

[American_Ninja]

Shogun will take this rematch, its true.....

Is that a question, or statement?

[tocayito1]

Shogun will take this rematch, its true.....

i agree..shogun will take this rematch...as a learning experience and work his way to another title shot

[Macho Madness]

i wouldnt use the griffon fight as any kind of example lol

the onyl fights of his where he was anywere near his best in the ufc was liddel and machida, he is only gunna get betta, im not saying he will win but it deff wont b a stoppage if he dosent

[crillz]

I'll bet 20K on Machida with anyone, I got Machida so whoever wants it let me know. once the fight is signed though holla at about the bet because unless it's signed why talk or bet about it?

[Drunken Cat]

I'll bet 20K on Machida with anyone, I got Machida so whoever wants it let me know. once the fight is signed though holla at about the bet because unless it's signed why talk or bet about it?

I'll take the bet.

And the fight's happening, I wouldn't worry about the contract. This isn't Mayweather-Pacquioa.