Originally posted on 08/03/2012:
This is true. That being said -- I think Bader's "cell-tech loaded" physique is going to go against him tomorrow. Guys on "Cell-tech" become "pumped" more easily during the fight when throwing punches and having the arms up. Because of this, his striking is going to slow down as the fight goes on. His only hope is to clinch and then use his weight to dominate Machida and score a takedown. The problem there is, Machida is a master at TDD. My biggest concern that I stated in another thread is -- Machida looked a bit under the weather. The dark circles under his eyes didn't inspire confidence.