Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida

[Chairib]

If Randy can close this distance.. and trust me it's a big IF at this point in his career.. I still think Randy could put Machida against the cage but the question is for how long? And could he do it for 3 rounds? I don't think so. I really like Machida in this fight.

not really a big if

[Jordan23]

not really a big if

I think so. There's a difference between shooting a low single on Toney and closing the distance on Machida.

[sportsfanatic]

I think so. There's a difference between shooting a low single on Toney and closing the distance on Machida.

yep. Machida is really tough to take down.

[sportsfanatic]

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[Chairib]

I think so. There's a difference between shooting a low single on Toney and closing the distance on Machida.

nope

[zeroprogress2]

randy has pretty good head movement, maybe he can evade some shots and press machida up agaisnt the cage? I would be heavy on the dragon though.

[MadTiger]

Many people are saying this fight makes no sense. Well, it does. For business building, it does.


Randy knows he is more than likely scheduling an "L," but has a chance to win, just like any other fighter. He is still loved, and will go out with some more dough, and a huge ovation NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS.

Machida needs to be built back up in fan esteem, and what better way to do it than with a "scrimmage" against a legend?

[Jordan23]

randy has pretty good head movement, maybe he can evade some shots and press machida up agaisnt the cage? I would be heavy on the dragon though.

Like I said, I think Randy could clinch Machida and press him against the cage.. but taking him down is a whole different ball game. And even if he does get the clinch I don't see him being able to clinch Machida for 3 rounds.

[Kaladarus]

It's going to be a good fight. Couture will bring it to Machida and when people bring it to Machida usually the fights end up being good. Will also be kind of interesting because Couture will be a different style of opponent to Machida.

[MRDOG]

never count Randy Out !

[stefan084]

Many people are saying this fight makes no sense. Well, it does. For business building, it does.


Randy knows he is more than likely scheduling an "L," but has a chance to win, just like any other fighter. He is still loved, and will go out with some more dough, and a huge ovation NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS.

Machida needs to be built back up in fan esteem, and what better way to do it than with a "scrimmage" against a legend?

yes I agree it makes sense from a business standpoint,but as a Couture fan I hope this fight doesn't happen

[Jordan23]

yes I agree it makes sense from a business standpoint,but as a Couture fan I hope this fight doesn't happen

I understand what you're saying. I see this ending badly for Randy.