Yardbarker: Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida vs Thiago Silva Set for UFC 89

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:26:26 -0500

UFC.com has the scoop.

Unbeaten light heavyweight sensation Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida (13-0) will look to keep the momentum going from his May victory over Tito Ortiz when he returns to the Octagon to face fellow unbeaten (and fellow Brazilian) Thiago Silva (13-0) in what should be an explosive clash on October 18th's UFC 89 card at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England.

I'm really looking forward to this fight, although I don't see Machida losing to anyone anytime soon, Thiago is a beast and could give him some trouble.

Dana White is afraid of Lyoto Machida

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:46:54 -0500

I've been accused several times of being a Dana White mark and writing for him. Although I am a fan of White and what he's done with the UFC, that is hardly the case. I have criticized him several times, most notably for being tight with the UFC's wallet when it comes to paying his fighters.

An early Christmas gift

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:11:51 -0500

Nothing has been made official yet, but the word is that UFC 90 will be held in Chicago in late October. UFC 89 is already set for October 18th in London and it is thought that the Chicago event could be held the following weekend, October 25th.

Quote of the Day: Lyoto Machida "I Think the UFC wants a Champion that Chuck Liddell can Beat"

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:48:51 -0500

Undefeated light heavyweight contender Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida was recently interviewed by TATAME News and had this to say about the light heavyweight title bout at UFC 86 between Forrest Griffin and Rampage Jackson.

"Look.. to me, Quinton beat Forrest, but they gave it to Forrest. I think the UFC wants a champion that Chuck Liddell can beat, so he can win the belt again.. he is an ex-champion, sells more and has more marketing."

Some strong words from The Dragon, who is looking for a title shot himself.

Quote of the Day: Lyoto Machida "I Think the UFC wants a Champion that Chuck Liddell can Beat"

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:48:51 -0500

Lyoto Machida Comments on Grffin's Win

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:50:25 -0500

Lyoto sees the big picture!

Final Thoughts on UFC 86: Rampage Robbed

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:13:19 -0500

* I still can't believe Rampage lost that decision on Saturday night. I have always been a firm believer that you need to decisively beat the champion in order to take away his belt. I guess that's the problem with scoring bouts; you win a round here or there and, voila, you're the new champ.

Griffin-Jackson Rematch?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:37:02 -0500

I'm not even sure what fight i would want to see next

All apologies to The Axe Murderer

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:53:21 -0500

Before his bout with Keith Jardine in May, I wrote that regardless of the outcome of the fight that Wanderlei Silva should drop down in weight from light-heavyweight to middleweight to best utilize his talents and capitalize on possibly becoming a champion in the UFC. Not only do I need to take back that statement, I need to send my deepest apologies to Wanderlei in hopes that he doesn't beat me down like he did to Jardine.

Brandon Vera Ducking Machida

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:59:53 -0500

Brandon Vera was offered to fight Lyoto Machida for his 205 debut but declined. Instead he will be fighting UFC new comer Reese Andy. Lyoto has been on a tear and this being Brandon's first fight at 205, i dont blame him for not wanting to fight the best right away. Brandon has also lost 2 fights in a row and could use a warm up fight.

Top 10 MMA Fighters Ranked List

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:06:13 -0500

Listed Below are the Top 10 MMA Fighters currently in the sport today from the Muffin. In addition I am listing additional fighters that you could potentially argue should be in the top 10 due to being a fan favorite or having actual talent.

1. Anderson Silva
2. Urijah Faber
3. Georges St. Pierre
4. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
5. B.J. Penn
6. Miguel Torres
7. Antonoio Nogueria
8. John Fitch
9. Lyoto Machida
10. Takanori Gomi

Some additional fighters left off the list include:

Andrei Arlovski
Cung Lee
Diego Sanchez
Fedor Emelianenko
Joe Rogan
Randy Couture
Rich Clementi
Sean Sherk
Tim Sylvia
Wanderlei Silva

Previewing UFC 84: Ortiz vs. Machida

Sat, 24 May 2008 08:33:59 -0500

There are very few certainties in the world of MMA. So many variables make it hard to know what lies around the corner for each fighter, except for Tito Ortiz, The Huntington Beach Bad Boy. Ortiz has made it no secret that Saturday night will be his final fight inside the Octagon of the UFC and UFC President Dana White couldn't be happier. Their feud has gotten so out of hand over the past year that it is now almost comical.

Tito Ortiz Video Interview UFC 84 "I'm gonna cut Lyoto Machida"

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:09:05 -0500

Tito Ortiz is fired up for UFC 84 and I gotta say I am starting to come around on Tito. Mad props to Sherdog for putting together an amazing piece on Tito.

UFC 84: Ill Will Preview

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:58:45 -0500

UFC 84 features three big time fights, including one of the most anticipated fights in the history of the lightweight division, as well as Tito Ortiz's last fight in the UFC. Here's everything you need to know about UFC 84.

Franklin moving up to Light-heavyweight?

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:21:30 -0500

Rich Franklin is considering moving up in weight class from middleweight to light-heavyweight. Franklin, the former middleweight champion, is clearly the second best fighter in the division, but in two fights against Anderson Silva he shows no signs of even coming close to defeating The Spider.