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[Puffs]

Alright first off I originally thought Shogun won this fight but to be fair I was drunk and listening to the biased commenting. Now after watching the fight without sound I honestly think Machida won. I clearly saw Machida land much cleaner strikes throughout the first 4 rounds. The majority of the strikes shogun landed the first 4 rounds were a couple leg kicks and quite a few knees to the legs in the clinch. The only way I can see anyone saying Shogun won any of these rounds decisively is if you give him points for failed takedown attempts. Another thing I noticed is whenever Machida landed a good shot Shogun would throw his arms up in the air. I do not know if this gave people an illusion that Machida was not landing good strikes but I seriously think Machida won the fight. I suggest everyone watch the fight again without sound.

[bobafett]

i agree with u whole heartily
but who am i , im just a nobody

[jukon]

I haven't gotten around to doing that yet, but you are right. Without Rogan and Goldberg jabbering in your ear is the only way to form your own opinion.

[stevequalude]

I saw without sound had machida taking the first two andshogun taking the final three

[stevequalude]

And alot of the fighters watching from ringside thought Shogun won to and they didnt hear announcers .. but i do agree sometimes i fall victim to the announcers but when the key card comes up i kinda tune them out

[adamatfullers]

I watched it without sound and would honestly vote this fight a draw. I do not think Machida did enough to win, but I also do not feel that Shogun beat the champ. Its a fine line. If Shogun wants to complain do not let it go to the scorecards next time.

[Pasha K]

There are a lot of professional fighters that thought Shogun won and they didnt hear Rogan or Goldberg, even Dana White thought Mauricio was the winner.

[joeyP]

I understand your argument Pashak, but without sound, I had it as a draw. With sound, Shogun won 4 rounds.

I still wish it was ruled a no contest, in my opinion 3 of the 5 rounds were too close to call

[behemonaut]

I agree w/ the idea of the draw. I've been watching the fight religiously since it took place. I'm still up in the air. I just say we seal the record and wait for Machida-Rua II but on free TV only.

[billy mack]

I watched the fight in portuguese, and to me, it looked like lyoto took the first 2 rounds, and sho took the last 2, with the 3rd round kind of close.
They both said they thought they won the fight and played it safe in the 3rd round,
I lost some respect for these guys after I heard that.. blow for blow, till that horn go.. thats how I see it..
These guys get paid every well to knock the others head off, so I think they sholdnt stop till it is over. Let this be a quick lesson to everyone dependant on the judges....