Although he fell short at regaining the UFC light heavyweight title, Lyoto Machida’s performance against Jon Jones has the Brazilian confident about a rematch in the future. Machida utilized footwork and his angles to get inside of the champion an…
Although he fell short at regaining the UFC light heavyweight title, Lyoto Machida‘s performance against Jon Jones has the Brazilian confident about a rematch in the future.
Machida utilized footwork and his angles to get inside of the champion and catch him a few occasions to win the first round. However, the second round saw Jones use his wrestling skills to take down and control his opponent, before applying a standing guillotine to earn the submission victory.
While speaking to FightersOnly.co.uk, “The Dragon” said the loss is a little disappointing, but he intends on focusing on his next fight in order to reach his goal of becoming a UFC champion once again.
“I lost but I still have three more fights at UFC and now my main goal is to be the champion of the weight class and bring the belt back to Para,” Machida said.
The recent loss has some fans suggesting the idea that Machida transitions to the middleweight division due to being undersized at 205 pounds. The Brazilian entered the bout looking more muscular and stronger than in his previous bouts, as he added 20 pounds of muscle while preparing for the 24-year-old Jones during training camp.
However, Machida intends to remain competing in the light heavyweight division for the time being, but he did not rule out the possibility of moving to 185 pounds.
“Now, I don’t want to change—but if I am not the light-heavyweight champion it really could happen.”
The loss has also gained Machida a bigger fan base because of the overwhelming support he received following the bout. He was grateful and appreciative towards their support.
“I wanted to thank the fans for the support. I know we gave our best and I know we did our best,” he said. “I am a professional and it is part of my career: to win or to lose. I hope the next time we can celebrate together!”
The Ultimate Show is back this week with a quick hit for the biggest news for this week in UFC. This week’s show features exclusive interviews with both Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida who talk about Jones’ submission victory. Jones was happy to prov…
The Ultimate Show is back this week with a quick hit for the biggest news for this week in UFC.
This week’s show features exclusive interviews with both Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida who talk about Jones’ submission victory.
Jones was happy to prove that he’s one of the best fighters in the world and finally prove to everyone that he can take a punch.
Bleacher Report also speaks with Frank Mir and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira who also talk about their UFC 140 victories.
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Fresh off an impressive performance against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, Jon Jones’ reign isn’t going to be any easier as the UFC light heavyweight champion has two challengers waiting for him: Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson. The bad blood involving …
Fresh off an impressive performance against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, Jon Jones’ reign isn’t going to be any easier as the UFC light heavyweight champion has two challengers waiting for him: Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson.
The bad blood involving Jones and Evans already has set the tone for an anticipated grudge match between the former teammates, however, there is arguably more intrigue that lies with Henderson.
Randy Couture, who is a good friend and longtime training partner of Henderson, said he is interested in a potential bout regarding the former PRIDE star and the 24-year-old Jones based on the styles they represent.
“At the ripe old age of 40 Danny is coming into his own. He’s firing on all cylinders right now,” Couture told ESPN.co.uk. “He’s got a tremendous wrestling background, he’s got one of the best right hands in the sport, it’d be interesting to see how he’d deal with Jon and how Jon would deal with him.”
Henderson’s current track record likely makes him more deserving than any other challenger at 205 pounds to contend for the title. His recent bout against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is widely considered one of the best fights of all-time and undoubtedly a lead candidate for Fight of the Year honors.
But Jones’ recent performances over the likes of Rua, Quintion “Rampage” Jackson and Lyoto Machida makes it hard to not consider him the best fighter in the light heavyweight division momentarily.
While most would argue that Jones’ overwhelming size and reach advantage would provide a lot of difficulty for the 41-year-old, Couture said Henderson’s style would test Jones’ chin and force him engage, cancelling out the reach advantage.
“I don’t see reach being a huge issue,” he said. “There’s going to have to be an engagement at some point in that cage and we’d get to see what type of punch Jon can take.”
Following UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ impressive victory over former champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, the 24-year-old has either been loved or hated by MMA fans.The type of success Jones has found within the past year has incl…
Following UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones‘ impressive victory over former champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, the 24-year-old has either been loved or hated by MMA fans.
The type of success Jones has found within the past year has included becoming a UFC Champion and defending the light heavyweight title twice—the first to do so since Chuck Liddell held the title from 2005 to 2007.
Many have been quick to find any reason to dislike the dominant champion, and there isn’t much to not like him for. He has been respectful to each of his opponents following his victories, including his most recent.
Jones gave praise to his opponent following the victory via Twitter.
“Lyoto, they don’t do men like you, champions. You’re a truth warrior and a champion in life. It was an honor to be on the same cage as you,” wrote Jones, in Portuguese.
Jones had his toughest test to date this past weekend, and his Brazilian opponent even won the first round against him in many fans’ eyes.
Jones was able to get Machida down in the second round and cut him open with a vicious elbow. It was the beginning of the end for Machida, and Jones choked him unconscious with a guillotine choke soon after.
With his latest victory under his belt, Jones has gone 4-0 in 2011 with wins over Machida, Quinton Jackson, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Ryan Bader. Many have called it the best single year for any fighter in MMA.
The great thing about MMA is the fact that a fight could be over in a split second—as you make your way to the fridge for that cold can of Budweiser to settle down and enjoy the nights proceedings…Boom, and it’s over. That’s th…
The great thing about MMA is the fact that a fight could be over in a split second—as you make your way to the fridge for that cold can of Budweiser to settle down and enjoy the nights proceedings…Boom, and it’s over.
That’s the beauty of the sport, and one of the reasons that in some respects it surpasses boxing with regards to entertainment value and the expectation of the unexpected—favorites are never really the favorites unless they have the monikers of “The Spider,” “Rush” and “Bones,” attached to their handles.
At UFC 140 we witnessed one of the fastest KOs in Ultimate Fighting Championship history, courtesy of Chan “The Korean Zombie” Sung Jung’s (almost a one punch KO) knockout of Mark Hominick, add in a few “it ain’t over till the fat lady sings” strikes, and it was job done.
A KO no less that earned him Knockout out of the Night honors.
Still, there are others who could easily have the accolade of fastest knockout in UFC history bestowed upon them.
So here are the nominees for the fastest KO in UFC history
Todd “Duff Man” Duffee vs. Tim “The Thrashing Machine” Hague: UFC 102
Duane “Bang” Ludwig vs. Jonathan “The Road Warrior” Goulet: UFC Fight Night 3
Chan Sung Jung vs. Mark “The Machine” Hominick: UFC 140
There are times when being an MMA fan is awesome.Like this past Saturday, at a sold-out (I think) Air Canada Centre, when Little Nog crumpled Tito Ortiz with that knee and every Brazilian within 50 feet of me (and there were more than you’d think…
Like this past Saturday, at a sold-out (I think) Air Canada Centre, when Little Nog crumpled Tito Ortiz with that knee and every Brazilian within 50 feet of me (and there were more than you’d think) exploded.
Or when Frank Mir made the impossible happen in just a few minutes, breaking “Minotauro’s” arm and dropping around 15,000 jaws in unison (said Brazilians included).
Or when Lyoto Machida stumbled Jon Jones in the first round of their fight and you thought maybe, just maybe, he was going to be the guy.
Or even, hard as it was, when “The Korean Zombie” knocked out hometown hero Mark Hominick in the time it takes you to read this sentence. Man, that was a hard one to stomach. Fun fact: the top three fastest KOs in UFC history have all been delivered to Canadians. We are truly a polite people, not bred for violence and bloodsport. Just don’t mention it to that Georges guy.
Yes indeed, there are times when being an MMA fan is just awesome.
Then there are times when it blows harder than that storm George Clooney got caught in that one time when he was rocking the crazy beard. Times like when you go online, still buzzing from a night of awesome fights and arena beers and see the topic of conversation has shifted, as always, to b*tching about Greg Jackson.
In case you’re not up on MMA fans latest contribution to Team Jackson’s complaint box, I’ll fill you in.
Post UFC 140 main event, Jackson instructed a victorious Jones to “check on” the recently choked out Machida in order to “get himself some fans.” To some MMA fans, this is further proof that Jackson is phony. Or uncaring. Or calculating. Or something. It’s hard to tell with these guys.
Let me reiterate in case you were skimming: Jackson is in hot water with fans because he instructed his fighter to check on his opponent. Yes indeed, these are strange times we are living in.
The issue here is the language Jackson used. “Get yourself some fans.” Sounds slightly cynical, right? If only he had said, “Check on Lyoto because it is our solemn duty as martial artists to check on our opponents after we cause them to flop to the mat like a carp,” we wouldn’t be in this situation now.
Folks, Jackson needn’t concern himself with Machida’s well-being. That’s the ringside doctor’s job. That’s the referee’s job. That’s the athletic commission’s job. That’s the job of Machida’s cornermen.
Jackson is paid (and quite well, I’d imagine) to offer counsel, training and advice to Jones. That’s his job. That’s why he’s collecting a cheque.
What his job is not, however, is to be a constant beacon of Bushido bon mots, nor to dispense advice based on the internet MMA fan’s definition of a “true martial artist.” He’s a professional who is there to advise his client. He did that, and offered a young fighter sage advice in a charged moment. And yet the haterade flows like cheap beer at a frat party.
And besides, why are all you guys getting so hung up on “going to check” on someone? I mean seriously now, what difference does it make? I know Jones once stopped a mugger and all, but if Machida were seriously injured as a result of Jones’ choke, what difference would his “checking on” him really make?
For that matter, what does “checking on” a fighter really do, except take up space that EMTs or commission officials should be in?
And for what? A token gesture at best, designed to show fans what a good guy you really are. Old sensitive you, who just strangled a man until he blacked out, but had the good manners and decency to go over and pat his unmoving form a few times. Maybe you asked “are you alright?” to his unresponsive face before being shooed away by the officals. What a paragon of virtue you are. I want to be just like you when I grow up.
Jackson told Jones to check on Machida to “get some fans”? Folks, everyone checks on their opponent to “get some fans.” Or, more accurately, to keep their existing fans—Jackson modified the advice in Jones’ case in light of his (well-nigh inexplicable) plummeting popularity.
Or do you seriously expect me to believe that, in an ideal scenario, fighter X went over to check on fighter Y because, if he discovered something was wrong, he planned to immediately jump into action, give said fighter CPR, and set his broken arm in a makeshift sling made out of a jock strap?
The real shame is there are so many things to talk about coming off of this past Saturday’s UFC 140. It may have been the best card of the year, and provided headline news with every fight on the PPV card. Except for Ebersole vs. Patrick, of course, where the only real news is that Ebersole’s chest hair now has corporate sponsorship.
Instead, we’re back to bitching about Jackson.
Only it’s tired now. It’s sad. It’s not even “so bad it’s good.” You guys were more fun when you had greasegates and nipple twisting to b*tch about.
Although he fell short at regaining the UFC light heavyweight title, Lyoto Machida‘s performance against Jon Jones has the Brazilian confident about a rematch in the future.