Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: January 29, 2012 at 11:58 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
For these two former champs who've a few recent losses, fighting an up-and-comer may not be the best choice.
Originally I was thinking of a Rich Franklin / Lyoto Machida rematch.
But since Rich is supposed to be out until late summer, how's about Forrest Griffin?
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: January 30, 2012 at 12:02 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
I don't know how bad Forrest wants it anymore. His wife just had a kid, he doesn't seem to fight very often anymore, and I doubt he needs the money. He probably would take the fight if the UFC wanted him to, but I'd pick Lyoto Machida to win it.
Tito has requested to fight Forrest for his last fight and I think that makes since. Between their two fights, they both have won 3 rounds a piece. Both fights were very entertaining, and it would be a great way for Tito to go out. I don't really have a recommendation for Machida...
Originally posted by: MysterLynch Date: January 30, 2012 at 12:53 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
GoodCat said:
Machida can beat any lhw not named Jones
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Or Shogun. He had 2 cracks at him and lost both pretty decisively. I'll let the Jackson loss slide, that bad decision just made up for the bad Shogun fight, but still... it's hard to watch to put a guy in the "unbeatable" status with Randy Couture being his only win in the last few years.
Jak said:
GoodCat said:
Machida can beat any lhw not named Jones
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Or Shogun. He had 2 cracks at him and lost both pretty decisively. I'll let the Jackson loss slide, that bad decision just made up for the bad Shogun fight, but still... it's hard to watch to put a guy in the "unbeatable" status with Randy Couture being his only win in the last few years.
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I have no idea why I didn't think of the Shogun fights. It still doesn't change the fact that Machida would beat Forrest, though.
Originally posted by: mma_guru333 Date: January 30, 2012 at 04:22 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
Originally posted by: themmasupreme Date: January 30, 2012 at 04:37 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
MightyMike said:
NO!!!
Give Forrest a fight with Phil Davis.
Give Franklin a fight with Thiago Silva.
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I actually like both these fights....great call.
Forrest Vs Davis sounds like a great match up right now.
Originally posted by: SilvaP4PKing Date: January 30, 2012 at 06:51 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
After fighting A.Silva i don't think Griffin would sign a fight against Machida, he knows he might get embarassed again. But I don't think many LHWs are looking forward to sign a fight against Lyoto tbh, that's why it is hard to match him with the mid pack of the division...
Originally posted by: jsinsantino Date: January 30, 2012 at 07:11 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
i do Not wanna see this fight its obviouse forrest is just a gatekeeper at this point i dont wanna see him knocked out cold again. i'd rather see
Machida vs Alexander Gustafsson
and Griffin vs Bonnar 3
Originally posted by: threefiftyzzz Date: January 30, 2012 at 09:54 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lyoto-machida-vs-forrest-griffin.45011/
as much as i like forrest and don't like Machida this fight would be an easy KO for the dragon.
forrest has been a punching bag for a while now and this would only hype up the dragon, which would just be a waste of time.
