Why did lyoto machida declined

Here and there he would get the W, but against the top guys he would struggle. MMouse , Apr 17, His weakness would always be superior grappler or someone who outstrike him. He was always good striker but was not like anderson silva level. Seaside , Apr 17, Joined: Feb 29, Messages: 2, Likes Received: I wouldn't say he got robbed, he was a point fighter and got beat by a better point fighter.

Who really got robbed in that fight was the fans, that was on the order of Tyron Woodley boring. Even his corner said he was losing. NorrisB , Apr 17, Joined: Jul 26, Messages: 49, Likes Received: 1. UL , Apr 17, Joined: Jul 8, Messages: 9, Likes Received: 2, MMAart , Apr 17, You must log in or sign up to reply here. Show Ignored Content. Share This Page Tweet. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? This website uses cookies to personalize your content including ads , and allows us to analyze our traffic.

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Manage Print Subscription. Main Menu Search theprovince. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Machida knocked out the veteran fighter via a jumping front kick , effectively sending him into retirement.

Even though it was at short notice, Machida was both willing and able to rise to the occasion. He had assembled his crew and hired a plane and was all set to depart the relaxation of the sandy beaches of Brazil for the grueling preparation schedule that lay ahead of him stateside.

However, there was one stumbling block, Machida wanted more money — Anderson Silva kind of money. Some might say Machida was being rapacious in his demands; others might say he was deserved of the Silva type of money. White declined his request. His next port of call would be to the villainous rapscallion Tito Ortiz.