Phil Davis doesn't want a rematch from Lyoto Machida

I came across and read this funny statement from Phil Davis that he doesn't want a rematch from Lyoto Machida. On their last fight Phil Davis won via unanimous decision and shocked the home crowed including Lyoto Machida last UFC 163.

Machida was winning all 3 rounds but when the fight went to the distance and in the hands of the judges Phil Davis was the winner. And now Davis is not interested in having a rematch with Machida which is really a wrong move for him.

Instead of accepting the rematch and prove to his fans and to the UFC that he is better than Lyoto. He refused the offer instead made this statement.

I have 12 wins, 11 wins (Davis’ record is 12-1 with 1 no contest), all those guys want rematches,” Davis said on Monday’s MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “You’re not the first person who wants a rematch. You fight every fight like this. You fight close fights. Name one fight that he didn’t finish where he beat the crap out of somebody.”

“You live by that sword, you die by that sword,” said Davis. “When you habitually leave it to the judges, that strategy will fail you. I can’t say it any other way.”

Seriously how in the world did Phil Davis won that last fight between him and Machida. It was clear on the replay's and highlights that Machida was the person dominating and dictating the game. Defending all his take downs at the same time hitting Davis with those accurate counter attacks.

On Machida's side he wanted a rematch and even obliged to go to a 5 round match. Since Machida has nothing to prove about this rematch since he won that last fight. But for him this rematch is about redemption and redeeming is name that he can defeat Davis at any cost.

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Shogun Rua TKO Brandon Vera. Lyoto Machida TKO Ryan Bader

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs Brandon "The Truth" Vera

It was one of those nights were MMA fans would love to see how this MMA superstars would battle it out. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua battled out with a veteran Brandon "The Truth" Vera on UFC Fox. Both Fighters went back and forth and showed how badly they want to win.

Round 1:
Both fighters wasted no time in trying to exchange blows and punches. Brandon Vera immediately showcased his technical kicks while Shogun made some solid punches. Brandon Vera attempted a guillotine choke that could have been a huge win if he was able to successfully made it. But Rua was relentless and worked out his defense.

Round 2:
Again both fighters keep exchanging blows and hits to each other. But Shogun would connect most and hard on Brandon Vera. As Shogun would keep hitting Brandon Vera's face but Vera would also have his own counter attacks. From head kicks to vicious elbows that would wear out Shogun Rua. Brandon Vera would show Rua how to kick from body up to the head. As Shogun was extremely exhausted and would somehow we taken down at the late minutes of the round.

Round 3:
With a bloody eyes Brandon Vera is still relentless and would continue to fight Shougn Rua since he has that momentum going on. But Shogun Rua is ready for a war and would do more damage on Brandon Vera. From elbows to kicks and some uppercuts Rua would connect. Shogun Rua would even outmatched Vera
when it comes to punches. Mean while Brandon Vera's defense would be great as he would defend him self
from the take down that Shogun Rua would attempt.

Round 4:
Both fighters are extremely tired and exhausted but they are still on rage. Brandon Vera would connect some series of good combinations. From punches mixed with leg kicks finishing it with a knee to the body and head. Vera was determined to win as he continues his assault by his impressive combinations. But Mauricio Shogun Rua would have a big heart and would fight back. As Mauricio Shogun Rua established some hard punches that would accurately hit Vera. From the last minutes of the round Rua would connect devastating blows and when Vera was hurt Rua capitalized. As the referee seen enough about the ravage of Rua the fight was interfered declaring Rua as the winner via TKO.

POINTS OF VIEW OF THE FIGHT

This was an impressive win for Shogun Rua. Since he shows tenacity and improving his cardio since he went up to 4 rounds. Based on this fight Shogun Rua was really on this one were in he was able to dominate Brandon Vera when it comes to striking.

Brandon Vera on the other hand also had a great game plan. Those sick combinations throwing one to three punches finished with leg kicks was just awesome. But Shogun Rua was just too much for Vera were in Shogun would unleash his striking arsenal.

Mauricio "Shogun" Rua was really something else on this fight and I can say he also improve his stamina. At the same time more of an accurate striker.

Lyoto Machida vs Ryan Bader.

Lyoto "The Dragon"  Machida won the game as impressive as he can be. As Ryan Bader could not figure out how to match and hit the quick Machida. Machida would hit Bader from his quick punches and kicks. And Machida would also be illusive enough to avoid the attack that Bader would attemp.

Machida is quick enough to evade and also have his defense up the moment that Bader would attempt a take down. And then confuse Ryan Bader with some punch and leg kick combinations. Machida look good on that fight by which he was able to implement his game plan. On the second round Bader took off and attempted to harass Machida.

But it was a wrong move for Bader as he was a bit of desperate. When Machida releases that Bader is coming for a full attack swing. Machida just capitalizes and found a weak spot that he hit an accurate punch on Ryan Bader's face. This caused Bader to collapsed and Machida just sworn his hammer first on Bader. The referee them stopped Lyoto and declared him the winner of the fight.


POINTS OF VIEW OF THE FIGHT

Ryan Bader lost his patience and composure and he just ran into something that caused him the consequences. He ran into Machida's elusive trap and got hit hard with a dart punch. Machida's timing was perfect as this caused Ryan to collapsed and was seemingly unconscious while hitting the canvass.

However the biggest mistake that Ryan Bader had done was to fight Machida on stand. He could have grappled his way and attempted to take down Lyoto. And then bring the fight on the ground since he has a good ground and pound game.

Well with this fight I bet Machida would have another title shot on Jon Jones for the Light Heavyweight belt. Which Jon Jones is still successful defending it over elite and former champions.

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UFC 140 Lyoto Machida vs Jon Jones

After Rashan Evans can't make it to the title fight against Jon Jones this coming december. Lyoto Machida will be the replacement on the title fight on the light heavyweight championship.  The fight will happen on December 10,201. The fight will also have a great under card match as Frank Mir goes up against Minotauro Nogueira and Tito Ortiz vs Rogerio Nogueira. When Jone Bone Jones will be tested once again and will defend his title against Lyoto Machida.

Results:

Tito Ortiz vs Rogerio Nogueira
Tito Ortiz was looking for a huge fight Knockout and he was aggressive as soon as the fight begins. But Only to get battered and be punished by Rogerio when both fighters collide. Ortiz was doing well in the early minutes as he tries to establish momentum. But when Nogueira caught him it was over. Ortiz tries to survive from the vicious body shots and elbows that Rogerio throws at him. It was just too much especially in the ribs area were Tito Ortiz has his injuries in there.

Frank Mir vs Minotauro Nogueira
This fight between both fighters won a award for submission of the night. When both fighters want to prove on there submission expertise. But it was Frank Mir who was successful in this defense converted to submission offense.

In the early minutes of the fight Frank Mir was having trouble with the strikes of Minotauro. Were in Minotauro combined good pucnhes and kicks to confuse Frank Mir. And Minotauro landed a solid punches the rocked Frank Mir. And as soon as Minotauro capitalizes he took down Frank Mir. And this was the turning point when Mir was able to establish his defense in the submission attack. Minotauro was looking to submit Frank Mir and both fighters were just rolling in the middle of the octagon. As soon as Frank Mir had a good grip and was able to complete the Kimura all Mir did was snap Minotauro's arm. Frank Mir broke Minotauro Nogueira's arm. And it was too late for Minotauro to tap out and then the referee stopped the fight declaring via submission.


Jon Bone Jones vs Lyoto Machida
Jone Bone Jones was successful in defending his title against Lyoto Machida via standing guillotine choke. In the first round Jon Jones was puzzled with Machida's attack and counter punches. And this leaves the champion confused as he got hit from almost all sorts of angles. To whatever he throws from punches to kicks Machida defends and evades them.

But in the second round when Jones was able to take down Machida. This time Jones landed a vicious elbow in the forehead of Machida that caused Machida to bleed and weaken down. And in a matter of seconds Jones made a standing guillotine that the referee interfered because Machida was already unconcious.

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