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Matt · Feb 3, 2009

I wouldn't say he 'destroyed' him. He took the first, no doubt. Karo took the second, no doubt. I would have scored the third in Dong Hyun's favor, but I wouldn't consider that to be clear cut. Interestingly the Sherdog guys scored it as a split decision draw....

retronotmetro · Feb 3, 2009

Originally Posted by Brian SD

Here some Machida gifs. I didn't realize until I was just told this but with his karate training he also trained Sumo. You can see that coming through in the effectiveness of his takedowns. His trips are amazing:

I don't discount the value of any sumo training he might have received, but grab'n'sweep/slap'n'sweep is a staple of old school karate point fighting.

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I suspect part of Machida's success in using sweeps is the fact that most of his opponents are not coming from a background where sweeps are a staple technique.

Joffrey · Feb 5, 2009

Originally Posted by Ambulance Chaser

Buffalo Billiards in Dupont Circle. No cover and many TVs.

A little late but I actually did catch the fight there. I think it's my new spot unless I decide to order the fight at my place (not likely)

Invicta · Feb 5, 2009

Originally Posted by retronotmetro

I don't discount the value of any sumo training he might have received, but grab'n'sweep/slap'n'sweep is a staple of old school karate point fighting.

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I suspect part of Machida's success in using sweeps is the fact that most of his opponents are not coming from a background where sweeps are a staple technique.

+1 Grab and sweep/strike and sweep are Shotokan basics. Enshin Karate and Siedo Kaikan Karate also are big on these. I recently sparred with some Enshin guys and damn does that stuff surprise you if you're not used to it.

sonick · Feb 6, 2009

Penn accepted GSP's offer of a re-match!

Ambulance Chaser · Feb 6, 2009

Originally Posted by sonick

Penn accepted GSP's offer of a re-match!
I thought this was a joke when I read about it this morning. This fight makes as much sense as Ortiz-Shamrock III, and I doubt it will actually happen.

singhstyle · Feb 6, 2009

I really want to see Lesnar duke it out with Emelianenko. I would put my summer income on the line.

Mauro · Feb 7, 2009

Penn is fighting an uphill battle. GSP will destroy him if they fight again. I am really suprised at what I read on sherdog.

NorCal · Feb 10, 2009

http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.u...le.php?id=1842

Looks like Karo was high as a kite. I guess Dong Hyun has an even better case that he won that fight. At the very least a "NC" should come out of this.

Reborn · Feb 10, 2009

Originally Posted by NorCal

http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.u...le.php?id=1842

Looks like Karo was high as a kite. I guess Dong Hyun has an even better case that he won that fight. At the very least a "NC" should come out of this.

It was probably to dull his panic attacks. He's a head case and done IMO.

But the best news of the day:

http://mmamania.com/2009/02/10/war-m...-in-las-vegas/

War Machine getting arrested at a gay club for fighting!

Ambulance Chaser · Feb 20, 2009

What, no discussion of UFC 95?

It's free, so I suppose we can't really complain about the UFC foisting a glorified Fight Night upon us.

Invicta · Feb 20, 2009

Originally Posted by Ambulance Chaser

What, no discussion of UFC 95?

It's free, so I suppose we can't really complain about the UFC foisting a glorified Fight Night upon us.

Free is always good. The only fight I'm interested in is Josh Koscheck v. Paulo Thiago, I like seeing new fighters. I think it will go to the ground quickly where Koscheck will probably overpower Thiago, but we'll see. I think Koscheck's ground game vs BJJ black belts is weak, but if he can avoid being submitted, his striking will carry him through.

The main event will be watchable but not something I'm going to be all pumped up about.

Tck13 · Feb 22, 2009

Now THIS is a good fight! Two men going toe to toe!

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sonick · Feb 22, 2009

^The japanese guy got ROCKED there... but damn was he resilient.

Ambulance Chaser · Feb 23, 2009

YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!

Man, what a weirdo.

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