After their fight at UFC 123, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson acknowledged to Lyoto Machida that he thought that Machida had, in fact, won the fight. Jackson even offered Machida a rematch, but Dana White denied the idea. Dana steadfastly believes that Rampage fairly won the fight, and that there is no need for a rematch. Both fighters will be able to continue on to their ultimate goal of once again becoming UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
That was a summary of an ESPN article I just read. Personally, I was shocked. First off, I couldn't believe Rampage admitted defeat, secondly I actually didn't agree with it at all. I watched they fight and in my eyes, although very close, it could have gone either way. I was content with the decision. I thought that it was hard fought and that Rampage is now definitely a top contender again.
What do you guys all think? Did Machida deserve the win or did the judges make the right call?
That was a summary of an ESPN article I just read. Personally, I was shocked. First off, I couldn't believe Rampage admitted defeat, secondly I actually didn't agree with it at all. I watched they fight and in my eyes, although very close, it could have gone either way. I was content with the decision. I thought that it was hard fought and that Rampage is now definitely a top contender again.
What do you guys all think? Did Machida deserve the win or did the judges make the right call?