Wow! The topic certainly has garnered a ton of response. I dont often give my two cents often but here it goes. First, if Jones is so interested in money I think he would be more inclined to pursue the Anderson Silva superfight that many of us would most like to see. I could see that as being a monumental money maker. Then there is the issue of Machida. Who else is there in the weight class that makes any more sense? Many say Gustaffon but he needs to get through Shogun, who will establish where Gustaffon really ranks in the mix. I also think that many have not considered what a gamble that Machida is taking here considering if falls in duplicate fashion as the first Jones fight, then he and the UFC will have a difficult time in selling a third fight with Jones if Jones sticks around at LHW. He might as well follow Rashad to MW or be a content gate keeper at LHW. I also think many are sleeping on Machida and giving him no chance on redemption from the first fight and act as if they aren't interested in seeing it. I for one, am inclined to see it. I wouldn't give Machida any where close to close to a 50/50 chance, but wouldn't be utterly shocked if he pulled out a five round decision using tactics like the first round in the last fight.
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