He looked so out of his comfort zone at UFC 140. No support from either Silva or Seagal. Which brings me to another question. Why weren't those 2 by his side? Seagal or Silva are always at his side.Jones' height shouldn't be an issue. He should've at least tried to use it.
machida was getting pressured way too much the front head kick has to be set up to work you cant just throw it up
He did. Didn't you watch the fight? Here: youtu.be/3awhIoL54fY
On the whole fight, Machida try to use the front kick (not crane kick) to the head against Jon Jones during first round, but due to reach differences, he is not able to hit him, and Jon Jones are keeping distance against Machida, because when Lyoto try to hit him, Jones simply slide back to avoid the strike. But, on all the bouts of Jon Jones, the only time I have seen him struggling against his opponent, is during the first round that he feel nervous, especially when Machida counter him by left punch while pushing him or kicking in the leg. Jones is lucky enough to hit Lyoto unexpectedly and choke him via technical guillotine, because if not, then I am expecting that Lyoto will win via decision. I am expecting that Lyoto Machida will go back in the octagon to fight somebody before arranging the rematch against Jon Jones. ......................................
