shifter2009
Joined: 03 Sep 2006
Location: wisconsin
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 Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:12 am Post subject: |
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| Sector7G wrote: |
I do find it interesting and it pretty much sums up why I thought Machida eked out the win after viewing the fight live(on tv). I have not had the chance to see replays but am taking the word of the "experts" who watched and re-watched the footage and who came to the consensus that Rua fared better.
You say close but Rua clearly won. I say close and Machida eked out a win, though I would have been ok with a draw, and maybe just shrugged my shoulders if they had given it to Rua. I had no money on the fight, and like both fighters immensely. I knew of Shogun from his Pride days, and at one time considered him invincible and remember when he beat Rampage by TKO in the first round. He looked like he was regaining the form he had before his injuries-it was good to see.
He was the aggressor, and Machida was the counter-puncher. Personally, I think that is why people say he won. I don't know, maybe I did not give him enough points for the leg kicks he was landing.
Believe it or not, I will bet on Machida in a rematch. Just a gut feeling. |
I don't think many people are saying Machida couldn't or wouldn't win a rematch. Rua was the guy on the offensive, controlled the fight, and Machida's counter punches where truly that great the fight wouldn't have continued to be dictated by Shogun. But your gonna have people be devil's advocates anytime and in those close a fight I can see why. I wouldn't be shocked if the next fight Machida came out and knocked Shogun out in the first to be honest. Credit where credit is due though, Shogun planned real well for this fight and executed his plan extremely well and should have got the win for it. |
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