**Machida to face Silva @ UFC 89**

ppw350Zunit · 07-17-2008, 03:45 PM

good matchup but too bad it's not the "other" silva.

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/mac...t-uk-ufc-13707

Just a day after fortifying the lineup for their Oct. 18 UFC 89 card at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, Zuffa have added a major light heavyweight tilt to the card.

In a premier 205-pound pairing, unblemished Lyoto Machida (Pictures) puts his 13-0 mark on the line against fellow undefeated Brazilian Thiago Silva (Pictures), who boast his own 13-0 record.

Machida’s lack of exposure despite wins over the likes of Rich Franklin (Pictures), Stephan Bonner and B.J. Penn (Pictures) once made him arguably the sport's greatest enigma. However, with a 5-0 mark in the UFC, including a commanding decision over former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz (Pictures) in May, the 30-year-old Machida has turned his mystery into mysticism, emerging as a dominant challenger with a seemingly unsolvable style.

The 25-year-old Silva, one of the division's hottest prospects, also continued his climb up the light heavyweight ladder in May, overcoming a rocky start against fellow Brazilian Antonio Mendes (Pictures) to force "Samuray" to submit to punches from the mount in the first round. The victory ran Silva's UFC record to 4-0, including stoppage victories over Tomasz Drwal (Pictures) and Houston Alexander (Pictures).

On Tuesday, Zuffa announced three bouts for the Oct. 18 UFC 89 card, making official fights between welterweights Akihiro Gono (Pictures) and Dan Hardy (Pictures), heavyweights Shane Carwin (Pictures) and Neil Wain, and light heavyweights Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (Pictures) and Luiz Arthur Cane.

Fluid1 · 07-17-2008, 06:38 PM

Which "other" Silva? There are tons lol

k1653d · 07-17-2008, 06:48 PM

Too many Silvas.

If Chuck and Machida both wins who do you think will get the next title shot?

k1653d · 07-17-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluid1

Which "other" Silva? There are tons lol

Well The Spider said he would never fight Machida so my guess would be Wanderlei

ppw350Zunit · 07-17-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k1653d

Well The Spider said he would never fight Machida so my guess would be Wanderlei

of course the axe murderer.

Mikey-Z · 07-17-2008, 09:29 PM

Good matchup.

I doubt Thiago will be able to land some kind of haymaker on Machida and this will be another UD for Machida.

That being said, if Thiago represents his Chute Boxe heritage and go balls out, expect a KO from someone.

Fluid1 · 07-18-2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by k1653d

Well The Spider said he would never fight Machida so my guess would be Wanderlei

And AS is 185. Machida is 205

I wanna see Thiago Alves move up and fight AS

cdtcpl · 07-18-2008, 07:46 AM

I hope Silva wins this so I can stop hearing about how "elusive" Machida is. This is MMA, not point karate.

Fluid1 · 07-18-2008, 08:44 AM

big +1

skooly · 07-18-2008, 09:01 AM

I think Machida already deserves a title shot--he is ranked #3 at LHW, right behind Rampage--but the division is so stacked, I guess the UFC figures he needs one more good win.

Do you guys think whoever wins this match is the #1 contender?

My prediction is Machida by U.D.

Fluid1 · 07-18-2008, 09:19 AM

No.

Silva by submission.

The #1 contender is and should be Rampage. He and Shogun should fight and the winner fights Forrest. Sadly, Rampage is in legal trouble now to go along with his medical suspension that stretches to January.

I'd be up for a LHW tournament.

yadoh · 07-18-2008, 11:18 AM

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Highway Riding · 07-18-2008, 11:38 AM

This fight should have taken place 6 months ago but i'll take it now.. This is a must see for sure..

ReV74 · 07-18-2008, 11:59 AM

I'll give it to Machida!

fallenromeo · 07-18-2008, 12:00 PM

Good fight but Machida will take it by decision....again.

Highway Riding · 07-18-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ReV74

I'll give it to Machida!

That's the safe bet. My heart is with Thiago Silva tho..

zdrift78 · 07-18-2008, 12:39 PM

rooting for thiago silva!

fluid, dont you think thiago alves is a little short for 185? i know he's a big dude but his height seems to be one thing that would hold him back. just want your thoughts..

Fluid1 · 07-18-2008, 01:17 PM

Sure, height is the one factor that would need to be addressed. If he keeps having all this trouble making 170, he won't have a choice in the matter

Look at Rousimar Palhares, he's 5'8"

fallenromeo · 07-18-2008, 01:57 PM

I personally would like to see GSP step up to 185 and fight AS, but I don't see that happening.

Cannysage · 07-18-2008, 04:49 PM

machida is good.. but a boring asz fighter.. I wished there were more colorful fighters. I'm gonna side with MR. Axe on this one.

07-17-2008, 06:38 PM	#2
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	Which "other" Silva? There are tons lol __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-18-2008, 08:44 AM	#9
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	big +1 __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-18-2008, 09:01 AM	#10
skooly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,890 iTrader: (0)	I think Machida already deserves a title shot--he is ranked #3 at LHW, right behind Rampage--but the division is so stacked, I guess the UFC figures he needs one more good win. Do you guys think whoever wins this match is the #1 contender? My prediction is Machida by U.D. __________________ Down by law.

07-18-2008, 09:19 AM	#11
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	No. Silva by submission. The #1 contender is and should be Rampage. He and Shogun should fight and the winner fights Forrest. Sadly, Rampage is in legal trouble now to go along with his medical suspension that stretches to January. I'd be up for a LHW tournament. __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-18-2008, 11:18 AM	#12
yadoh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 81 iTrader: (4)	... Last edited by yadoh; 07-18-2008 at 11:24 AM.

07-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#1
ppw350Zunit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The OC Posts: 2,311 iTrader: (8)	Machida to face Silva @ UFC 89 good matchup but too bad it's not the "other" silva. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/mac...t-uk-ufc-13707 Just a day after fortifying the lineup for their Oct. 18 UFC 89 card at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, Zuffa have added a major light heavyweight tilt to the card. In a premier 205-pound pairing, unblemished Lyoto Machida (Pictures) puts his 13-0 mark on the line against fellow undefeated Brazilian Thiago Silva (Pictures), who boast his own 13-0 record. Machida’s lack of exposure despite wins over the likes of Rich Franklin (Pictures), Stephan Bonner and B.J. Penn (Pictures) once made him arguably the sport's greatest enigma. However, with a 5-0 mark in the UFC, including a commanding decision over former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz (Pictures) in May, the 30-year-old Machida has turned his mystery into mysticism, emerging as a dominant challenger with a seemingly unsolvable style. The 25-year-old Silva, one of the division's hottest prospects, also continued his climb up the light heavyweight ladder in May, overcoming a rocky start against fellow Brazilian Antonio Mendes (Pictures) to force "Samuray" to submit to punches from the mount in the first round. The victory ran Silva's UFC record to 4-0, including stoppage victories over Tomasz Drwal (Pictures) and Houston Alexander (Pictures). On Tuesday, Zuffa announced three bouts for the Oct. 18 UFC 89 card, making official fights between welterweights Akihiro Gono (Pictures) and Dan Hardy (Pictures), heavyweights Shane Carwin (Pictures) and Neil Wain, and light heavyweights Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (Pictures) and Luiz Arthur Cane.

07-17-2008, 06:48 PM	#3
k1653d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 457 iTrader: (2)	Too many Silvas. If Chuck and Machida both wins who do you think will get the next title shot? __________________ Check out my Nav install and tell me what you think. http://my350z.com/forum/audio-video-electronics-diy/354914-install-guide-bose-kenwood-dnx7100-pac-roem-nis2-03-cubby-painted-cubby-monitor.html

07-17-2008, 09:29 PM	#6
Mikey-Z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 264 iTrader: (2)	Good matchup. I doubt Thiago will be able to land some kind of haymaker on Machida and this will be another UD for Machida. That being said, if Thiago represents his Chute Boxe heritage and go balls out, expect a KO from someone.

07-18-2008, 07:46 AM	#8
cdtcpl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	I hope Silva wins this so I can stop hearing about how "elusive" Machida is. This is MMA, not point karate.

07-18-2008, 11:38 AM	#13
Highway Riding Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North NJ Posts: 921 iTrader: (1)	This fight should have taken place 6 months ago but i'll take it now.. This is a must see for sure.. __________________ The Sun Rises In The EAST!

07-18-2008, 11:59 AM	#14
ReV74 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawndale Posts: 401 iTrader: (0)	I'll give it to Machida! __________________ JcB 2004 350Z Track / Bride / JWT Popcharger

07-18-2008, 12:00 PM	#15
fallenromeo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Cubicle of Hate Posts: 3,969 iTrader: (3)	Good fight but Machida will take it by decision....again.

07-18-2008, 12:39 PM	#17
zdrift78 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ontario,ca Posts: 320 iTrader: (0)	rooting for thiago silva! fluid, dont you think thiago alves is a little short for 185? i know he's a big dude but his height seems to be one thing that would hold him back. just want your thoughts..

07-18-2008, 01:17 PM	#18
Fluid1 Hater Join Date: May 2005 Location: The End of The Line Posts: 10,824 iTrader: (17)	Sure, height is the one factor that would need to be addressed. If he keeps having all this trouble making 170, he won't have a choice in the matter Look at Rousimar Palhares, he's 5'8" __________________ Originally Posted by MC: if shamrock KO's kimbo i'll tap dance on the hood of my GTR in high heels.

07-18-2008, 01:57 PM	#19
fallenromeo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Cubicle of Hate Posts: 3,969 iTrader: (3)	I personally would like to see GSP step up to 185 and fight AS, but I don't see that happening.

07-18-2008, 04:49 PM	#20
Cannysage Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SO_CAL Posts: 6,957 iTrader: (20)	machida is good.. but a boring asz fighter.. I wished there were more colorful fighters. I'm gonna side with MR. Axe on this one. __________________ Nismo Floormats