Rumor: Machida vs. Davis

A birdie told me that Machida vs Davis is close to being signed for UFC 137. Also this coming sunday bet on Jimmy hettes. Easy money.

Phil Davis, we hardly knew ye.

Solid intriguing fight.

I hate that matchup. But I guess they don't have many options for either guy at the moment.

Why the hate ?

Ali wrote:

Why the hate ?

It's not really a style matchup that makes you jump for joy. But like I said, they didn't have many options with either guy at the moment.

it will show us how Machida will fare against someone with a huge reach advantage just in case he ever gets a crack at JJ

Ninja\Rua/Fan wrote:

A birdie told me that Machida vs Davis is close to being signed for UFC 137. Also this coming sunday bet on Jimmy hettes. Easy money.

PS... who's the new guy?

killerofchicken wrote:

Ninja\Rua/Fan wrote:

A birdie told me that Machida vs Davis is close to being signed for UFC 137. Also this coming sunday bet on Jimmy hettes. Easy money.

PS... who's the new guy?

We use to call him fleav.....but you won't get that reference because you are a noob!

Fleav was hot, I miss her.

He better tighten up his striking, if he brings what he brought in aginst Noguira he's going to be in trouble, tough tough fight for him, I thought Rashad would be tough, but Machida is so quick and elusive

And Machida has was better takedown defense than Nog too so this could be a long night for Phil. I called this one by the way. Winner should fight the winner of Forrest/Shogun for a title shot.

i miss the failboats/planes/tanks/trains and all other magical things fleav brought to the old board

Isnt 137 the GSP and Nick Diaz card with BJ vs Condit? This card will be stacked if this happens. BTW Fleav was awesome lol.

Agree on the snoozer. I think whoever comes forward loses.

Farmer1906 wrote:

Agree on the snoozer. I think whoever comes forward loses.

Does Machida ever go forward ?

Machida fights intelligently, he's had some amazing finishes to the not coming forward play if out of bounds, he fights defensively and waits to counter, his backround should suggest that.


Lyoto seems like a bad matchup for Davis, Lil Nog landed on the feet but couldn't stop the shot, well single leg oddly. Machida has excelent takedown D and hips from Sumo, and we know he striking is light years ahead of Davis.

In an exclusive interview with Lyoto Machida and manager Jorge 'Joinha' Guimarães, it was revealed that Phil Davis is the likely next opponent for Machida.

Machida did not hesitate to comment on his 'almost certain' next challenge.

"It would be a classic match between styles," said Machida. "Davis is a wrestler. I would have to adjust some aspects in my game. But this flexibility has always been one of my strongest characteristics. There will be no problem."

Phil Davis is considered one of the most promising of the new generation of MMA athletes, exemplified by light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Davis was to have been the UFC 133 main event against Rashad Evans, but an injury a few weeks before the match forced him to withdraw. He is unbeaten in nine matches.

Told you so.

I guess a loss doesn't hurt Davis too bad and its good fight to challenge himself but I give him such a small chance of winning here