Thank you Sports Illustrated for this great shot. I love it even more cuz Kobe Bryant’s no where in site.I don’t have to say much about the game or the series. In fact if you watch NBA basketball, there’s no need for a conversation. Just enjoy the pics.

Derek Fisher once again contributed big time shots for the Los Angeles Lakers. His three point stroke is ruthless, just ask the Orlando Magic.

Pic courtesy of NBA

First, I’ve got to give Lyoto Machida my respect. He is without a doubt the real thing; a serious bad ass. Lyoto Machida is as well rounded as it gets. He’s got impecable striking, excellent take downs, and a BJJ ground game. More importantly, Lyoto Machida has speed and accuracy and he doesn’t waste an ounce of misguided energy. This guy could be champion for a long time.

But the answer to “Can anyone stop Lyoto Machida,” is yes. The best man for the job is Quinton Jackson, but he’ll need to be at his best.  The last time I saw Quinton Jackson psyched for a fight was against Chuck Liddell. Other qualified contenders are, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, and Vladamir Matyushenko. Matyushenko isn’t in the top 10 because he doesn’t fight in the UFC, but he could fight and beat most guys in those rankings.

Now the reason for these Lyoto Machida pics are quite simple. Lyoto loves his left kick. He throws it high, he throws it mid section, and sometimes he throws it right after a left jab. 1) There’s a sweep and/or a take down waiting to happen here, followed by a ground and pound. Both Quinton Jackson and Mauricio Rua have these skill sets, and could finish Lyoto Machida this way. 2) Next we have the straight left, or the left hook. These would have to be drilled daily by the challengers. I know Quinton has the speed to counter the kick, and Shogun might. 3) Wrestling, if Quinton Jackson could use his natural abilities of speed and strength to get inside and drive Machida off balance, we might see Lyoto Machida dumped on his head for the first time. 4) Lyoto Machida was unable to finish Vernon Tiger White, on the ground or standing. Both Quinton Jackson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua could put down Tiger anyday. 5) Both Quinton Jackson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua better come to fight.  Loyota Machida has walked down most of his last oppenents, so the challengers will need to dictate the pace and control center ring.  If anyone has a comment, spit it out. I look forward to the input.

UFC 98: Lyoto Machida knocks out Rashad Evans in the second round. Was any one surprised? Maybe because it wasn’t sooner.

Lyoto threw a devistating knock out punch that gave Rashad Evans Elvis legs. Then Rashad’s head did the whip lash, before he crashed to the canvas like a stack of cards. Lyoto Machida gave  another brilliant martial arts exhibition. Unfortunatly for Rashad Evans, it was all over his face.

MFC 21: Bobby Lashley vs Mike Cook – MFC ring on Friday, May 15 at MFC 21: Hard Knocks Bobby Lashley vs Mike Cook took place at the River Cree Resort and Casino and airing live throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico on HDNet Fights. Bobby Lashley destroys Mike Cook in 20 seconds.

Of all the professional fight organizations that I’m aware of, I hate UFC. But, I’m addicted to MMA so I gotta watch. So my beef here is what happened to Matt Serra after UFC 69.  We all saw Matt Serra whoop George St. Pierre. The fight was a royal beat down, with Matt Serra as your victor.  He threw multiple punches to the face of gearge St. Pierre, and didn’t receive a blow.

But all of a sudden, we didn’t see Matt Serra for a year. There were 14 UFC events between 69 on 4-7-2007, and 83 on 4-19-2008. Matt Serra didn’t appear at any of them. Doesn’t the champ get ring side honors with Dana White. Maybe just one fight, if not all? And what about an interview or a Matt Serra biography. Doesn’t it feel like someone’s trying to brush Matt Serra under the rug and keep Mr. Tights, George St. Pierre in the lime light?

Badr Hari vs Semmy Schilt. A beautiful first round knock out by Badr Hari on Semmy Schilt’s face.

Let me tell you something about your writter Brother Love. Brother Love, Loves fights. I sure don’t try and get in any, but I love watching them. Mad-props to anybody who studies martial arts and puts them to the test. Some fools claim it’s just a sport. But I bet these MMA bad asses could square off against any martial art, world wide.

Here we see the worlds uncontested badass, Fedor Emelianenko puttin’ a smack down on Shinya Aoki.

Mirko “Crocop” Filipovic versus Wanderlei Silva
Poor Wandy’s one way ticket to the graveyard!

Mark Coleman versus Pete Williams
Mark “the hammer” Coleman get nailed.

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Rashad Evans versus Sean Salmon
Sean Salmon gets decapitated by a crescent kick!

Rashad Evans versus Chuck Lidell
Iceman get cracked by Rashad Evans.