Lyoto Machida And Anderson Silva Are ESPY Nominees In The Best Fighter Category

by Kelvin Hunt on Jun 26, 2009 1:21 PM EDT in News

Last year saw George St. Pierre lose to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the 'best fighter' category. This year, Lyoto Machida and Anderson Silva are nominees. I personally think they need to change the category. One category for best boxer, and another for best fighter. What do I know though? You can place your vote here. I voted for Machida, who are you voting for?

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Machida. Currently king of the deepest division in the UFC.

Bloody hell.

by 3PA on Jun 26, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

I think Silva is the better fighter

but, Machida has been more impressive this year.

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by Wmillion on Jun 26, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

Given that it’s boxing and MMA I’d have to vote for Manny. But if it was purely MMA based, then Machida is a no-brainer for me. Anderson has looked okay agianst mediocre competition.

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by Hellsing on Jun 26, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

Is this Fighter of the Year….as in 2008 + 2009? Or the best fighter period.

Fedor and GSP aren’t included? If it’s for the year and a half, where’s Mousasi?

Who knows…ESPN is kind of a joke these days anyway.

by The Real T-Bone on Jun 26, 2009 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Come on now

Zuffa can barely get airtime on ESPN…you already know Fedor, Mousasi and others ain’t gonna get any love…lol.

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by Kelvin Hunt on Jun 26, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Of the candidates I’d probably have to say Manny based on the year that he’s had. Otherwise it would be Lyoto.

by Rich Wyatt on Jun 26, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

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