Lyoto Machida: 'I’m going to exploit Rampage where he isn’t totally dominant'
by Jesse Holland on Sep 4, 2010 11:07 AM EDT
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"[Rampage] couldn’t be a better opponent and the date is great, too; it gives me time to prepare ... I’m happy to be back and to prove I’m in the mix with the best of them. I’m working hard, I’m correcting a lot of things and putting a lot of effort in. I’m doing all aspects of fighting, the takedowns, ground fighting and striking ... A fight between two former champions couldn’t be more fitting, two fighters who want their place in the sun. He’s a strong guy who has good boxing and wrestling. I feel he’s a bit limited standing, but he’s really strong and, although he may defend well on the ground, he’s not that good there, either ... I’m going to exploit Rampage where he isn’t totally dominant. But I’m prepared for anything, whether it’s standing or on the ground."
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida looks to get back into the title hunt when he collides with another ex-205-pound champ, Quinton Jackson. "The Dragon" plans to exploit "Rampage" where he isn't dominant. Clinch? Ground? Or will the Brazilian play keep-away until "B.A. Baracus" gets frustrated and makes a mistake on his feet? Let's hear some predictions Maniacs, how do you see this one playing out?
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Lyoto will look to
Make this fight Rampage vs. Evans II
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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Sep 4, 2010 11:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Seems like a good attitude coming off of the Shogun ass whoopins
I still think Machida attacks the head and body with kicks, till Page gets caught with a 2 punch combo and gets hurt with a straight left and covers up against the cage throwing a random power hook or 2 while Machida flurries and the fans go crazy. Machida either stops him late, or wins a decision.
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LATE TAKEDOWN FTW
if Lyoto hadnt have been caught in the 2nd Shogun fight
i wouldve given it to Rampage because no one throws that hook better than him.but theres no way Lyoto gets caught the same way twice the only downside being i expect the old methodical decsion Lyoto to be back,i cant see him taking any chances.
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
He's going to "exploit Rampage where he isn't totally dominant?"
To do that all Lyoto has to do is actually train for the fight.
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i believe rampage is training in LA at the moment
Not sure if hes with the wolfslair boys though i hope he isnt!
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by Rampagelangford on Sep 4, 2010 12:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't see how u guys see page catching lyoto!
Shad who is way quicker then page cudnt even come close 2 touching him. Machidas 2 smart to go toe 2 toe w/ page. Machida by destruction & I’m guna luv every second of it!
by d*locc on Sep 4, 2010 12:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
if Rampage trys to be apollo fackin creed he's gonna get owned
i wish he’d fight like he did in pride & slam people but i suppose its harder to fight like that when your not roided up
Like I've said many times already, Rampage is going to be embarrassed.
This will be fight #2 in his 3 fight losing skid on his way out the door.
Correct. It’s not hate either. Rampage was a great, exciting fighter, but his best days are simply behind him now. He can’t compete at the highest level anymore.
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Love the picture here.
Reminds me of those “dramatic photos” that were popular in the 80’s. You know the ones…in one shot they would have a floating head of the person looking off into the distance in the corner to compliment the main photo. Classic.
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Just don't run away Lyoto.
and this will be an excellent fight! I like them both but War Rampage!
HATERS
dont understand all the hate for Rampage. The dude gets us all pumped for fights. He takes a year off and gets out wrestled by the # 2 lhw in the world and now hes terrible? The dude put rashad on his ass in the 3rd and has put the last 7 of 9 opponents on their ass too. Everyone knows he just comes out throwing and for some reason these guys cant avoid getting hit by him. So to say he shouldnt be ranked high and this and that is not valid.
I understand the hate...
lots of fans don’t respect Wolfslair and they don’t respect Rampage’s conditioning methods, he really hasn’t evolved that much and it shows… However, he was just 1 big punch from KO’ing Rashad after he went down… I was amazed Rampage didn’t land one of the 3 or 4 punches that barely missed Rashad… I watched it several times…It was pure luck for Rashad that Rampage missed…. but that’s what happens when you don’t properly train, you miss golden opportunites for moments like just that.
well i dont understand the hate
go watch Bully Beatdown..
see how the mma fighters would beat ur ass that easly.
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they should have given thiago silva to quintin rampage
And it would make a exciting fight.
Rampage vs T silva (so that rampage and silva can stand and bang after both being humped by rashad)
Lyoto vs Bader ( to see if bader is the real deal and if lyoto’s elusiveness and karate style has been figured out)
Lil Nog vs brandon vera ( a decent grappler who isnt afraid to stand, bader would outwrestle lil nog)
Now the ufc is just destroying lil nog and rampage
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by robinhorobson on Sep 5, 2010 1:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Rampage is going to get whooped.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 5, 2010 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
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