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Thanks to his befuddling style and tendency to make opponents look like total amateurs, Lyoto Machida has never been one of those guys who other fighters like to call out. But a champion needs contenders, and if Quinton Jackson can’t figure out how to beat the Dragon later this year, someone will need to step up. Enter Mark Coleman. LatestMMANews chatted with the UFC Hall of Famer following UFC 98 and passed along these quotes:
You know, it would almost be worth giving Coleman a shot at the light-heavyweight title just to see him try to exploit Machida’s non-existant weaknesses and get his shit pushed in. The ability to go 25 minutes probably wouldn’t be necessary — no matter how much he’s learned from his new wrestling/acting coach. Anyway, we’ll see just how improved the Hammer’s cardio and striking are at UFC 100, when he faces Stephan Bonnar. Though I have a feeling that a forced retirement will prevent us from seeing the Machida/Coleman dream fight we’ve all been waiting for…
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Wed, 05/27/09 - 07:47
lol mark is funny.... make me laugh.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 07:53
Doesn't that dude have grandchildren fighting in the UFC now???
Wed, 05/27/09 - 07:56
I appreciate and respect Mark Coleman as a legend and pioneer in MMA, but I don't really think, with such a huge increase in talent in every weight class, that he is relevant any longer. It would be entertaining to see him try, but I really don't think we are going to see this fight happen.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 07:56
Wow is he delusional we saw what happened wiffa my fight wif cheeto what makes the hammer think he is any better or will find a different end result? I dont understand why this guy gets to fight who he does ie. Fedor. yeah yeah at one time he was champ and a hall of famer but so was Ken Shamrock.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:00
On the subject of Lyoto, have we seen him in the clinch at all? We know he's well rounded, but he comes from black house, and they have shown a bit of a weakness to the control offered by Greco-Roman (ala A. Silva vs Henderson, first round only of course).
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:05
If there is still any lingering doubt as to whether Mark Coleman intends to die in the cage, let it be forever put to rest.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:11
He should train with Keyboard Cat. Then at least it'd be funny to watch him get his ass kicked.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:13
o man can u imagine if he was just standing with his hands down like he was in the Rua fight but this time against Lyoto?? Lol 1st mma related death
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:15
wow...frankenstien thinks he has a stand up game. just like sherk can box with those t-rex arms and rashad can try to grab a single after he is rocked ....machida doesnt deserve a can. light heavy is a stacked division and we dont deserve to see a freak show...especially for a title.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:19
and dont think i hate...mark is a legend. but with EVERY FIGHTER, those skills deteriorate over time
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:24
Coleman just needs a decent pay day and championship bouts garner a little more, so he's chattering a little. It won't happen, but the thought is entertaining. "He's never faced a wrestler of my caliber... so I think I should pin my hopes on stand up." Way to play to your strengths, Lumpy. Ted Nutmeg, that was very funny.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:25
Mark obviously took heart when Lyoto said "People! If you have a dream, go after it"
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:27
Besides if Lyoto runs through enough guys at LHW, Mark may get a shot ala Anderson/Cote'
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:31
This is just Ridiculous! I'm even looking beyond Rampage for someone who really does match up against Machida, and I just don't see it happening anytime soon. When will the UFC start ridding itself of these older "Big Names" and refresh its talentpool? Once Maia destroys Silva we'll be watching the same four Champions for the next five years from 155 up to 205. They really need to start searching for new talent or at least get out the check book and bring in some guys who the people want to see ie: Fedor, Le, WTF! There is obviously no one in contention for 205, 185 (Once Maia destroys Silva), 170, or 155 (no way does Florian beat that whiny bitch BJ.) People are gonna start getting bored and drifting away from the UFC to other organizations, not because they offer better fighters, just better fights. The only interesting fight I see in the near future (in my opinion) is Hendo Bisping, and only because I want to see Bisping get his face broke off, not because it's that interesting of a fight card.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:54
Frank Mur needs to get laid. Quit whining and do something about it. Oh wait... you can't do anything about it. So, just quit whining. UFC will continue to feature the best fighters and have the best fights.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 08:57
Had this been 12 years ago.... yea maybe I could see it... now not at all.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 09:02
Much respect Mark, but u need a win to get a title shot..
Wed, 05/27/09 - 09:05
I love that Coleman still has ballz, and that warrior attitude to call out anybody and think he has a shot to take them down...but give it up old man. You are a legend, enjoy your legendary status, and please don't tarnish the legacy by enduring further ass-beatings...cause Lyoto isn't rusty like Rua was when you faced him....
Wed, 05/27/09 - 09:18
I think the question to wether Coleman gets a shot at Machida will be answered when Bonnar, whose face was turned into a bloody punching bag by Machida when he was like 12, beats grandpa Hammer into a geriatric unit at the old folks home.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 09:27
the best part is that nevada state athletic comission almost failed his physical, and here he is trying to fight for the belt LOL
Wed, 05/27/09 - 09:41
It's good to hear that Mark Coleman is actually training for his next fight, that's a big improvement. He's not going to have a shot with Machida but with Ernest "The Cat" Miller's help he may be able to to take on Glacier and Mortis soon.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 10:03
mark has never and will never have any type of cardio. the guy gets gassed putting in his mouth piece
Wed, 05/27/09 - 10:10
Mark is going to win... ...and all expenses-paid trip to the casket!
Wed, 05/27/09 - 10:33
mark should be wheeled to the cage to prevent him from gassing while climbing into the cage. he's never had good cardio.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 10:45
forced retirement or another steroid suspension
Wed, 05/27/09 - 11:02
Clearly, Coleman's been drinking urine.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 11:42
$20 says Coleman beat Machida on the Undisputed game standing, now he thinks its possible. lmao
Wed, 05/27/09 - 12:09
AntonG420 Says: Wed, 05/27/2009 - 08:13 "o man can u imagine if he was just standing with his hands down like he was in the Rua fight but this time against Lyoto?? Lol 1st mma related death" 4th mma related death
Wed, 05/27/09 - 12:16
I want some of what Colemans smoking
Wed, 05/27/09 - 12:40
whatever coleman does,be it work on cardio, improve striking and or dick taking abilities, i hope to all things holy that he grows some fucking eyebrows back. he looks less like hes ready for a fight and more like hes just endured radiation therapy while somehow able to pass a drug screen for synthetic testosterone.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 01:07
Steroids make you feel overconfident.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 01:30
COLEMAN WOULD NOT HAVE A VERY GOOD CHANCE AT ALL. WHAT THE FUCK IS HE THINKING, AND JUST WHY IS HE EVEN THINKING IT. I THINK HE'S JUST LOOKING FOR A QUICK PAYDAY. THATS JUST WHAT IT WOULD BE. OVER IN NO TIME.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 02:05
Mark Coleman is a moron. He doesnt know shit about Shotokan.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 02:09
And Arm Farmer, those deaths were because of shitty medical evaluations on shitty safety precautions. But yes you are correct in that it would be the 4th mma related death.
Wed, 05/27/09 - 02:11
so he says he has been relying too much on his wrestling and then says lyoto hasn't faced mark's calibur of wrestler? now he knows the key is good cardio and a sound stand up game? now he knows????
Wed, 05/27/09 - 02:51
That picture is anything beyond "GOOD"
Wed, 05/27/09 - 05:29
what a fukin retard...legend or not.
Thu, 05/28/09 - 08:59
Coleman has balls?? wtf... remember how big Colemans balls were when he was supposed to fight Lesner? yea, he bitched outta that fight cause he didn't want to get his ass slammed thru the cage, shit I bet AOKI could sub the hammer in less than 2 min. Mark's glory days are longggggggggg past.
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