Lyoto Machida
Born Lyoto Carvalho Machida, May 30, 1978, Salvador, Brazil
Other names The Dragon
Residence Belém, Brazil
Nationality Brazil Brazilian
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division 205
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)[1]
Style Machida Karate, Shotokan, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sumo[2]
Stance Southpaw
Team Black House
Trainer Yoshizo Machida
Rank 3rd-dan black belt in Shotokan
black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2003–present MMA
MMA Record
Total 17
Wins 16
By knockout 5
By submission 2
By decision 9
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Japanese Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Salvador, Brazil who fights as a Light Heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He is currently ranked as the #2 light heavyweight fighter in the world and the #10 pound-for-pound fighter by Sherdog.
The son of a Japanese Shotokan karate master, Yoshizo Machida, Machida holds notable victories over Stephan Bonnar, Thiago Silva, Tito Ortiz, Rich Franklin, B.J. Penn, Rashad Evans and Mauricio Rua. Machida utilizes a karate striking style that implements a wide Shotokan stance and an elusive strategy. On May 23, 2009, Machida won the UFC light-heavyweight championship from the previously undefeated Rashad Evans by knockout in the second round. Machida subsequently lost his title, and his undefeated streak, on May 8, 2010 when he was knocked out in the first round by “Shogun” Rua.
Machida was named one of the Top 10 Most Superstitious Athletes by Men’s Fitness.
Recent News
Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva Expected for UFC 125 on New Year's Day – 5thRound.com
5thRound.com Brandon Vera vs. Thiago Silva Expected for UFC 125 on New Year's Day 5thRound.com Both of his defeats came against former champions in Lyoto Machida at UFC 94, and most recently to Rashad Evans at UFC 108 in January. …
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:07:39 GMT+00:00
UFC NEWS: Nik Lentz vs. Tyson Griffin heading to UFC 123 in Detroit – MMATorch
UFC NEWS: Nik Lentz vs. Tyson Griffin heading to UFC 123 in Detroit MMATorch … of Auburn Hills just outside of Detroit, Mich. The event is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida .
Publ.Date : Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:28:01 GMT+00:00
UFC returns to the scene of the crime – ESPN (blog)
Sportsnet.ca UFC returns to the scene of the crime ESPN (blog) 20 date topped by Lyoto Machida and Quinton Jackson. Jackson is taking a huge gamble here. Having dropped a fight to Rashad Evans in the spring and with a … Michigan gets Rampage vs Machida , UFC 123
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:49:52 GMT+00:00
MMA stats-keeping an evolving process – Yahoo! Sports
Inside Fights (blog) MMA stats-keeping an evolving process Yahoo! Sports asked Genauer, who noted their style is different from that of Lyoto Machida , who employs a Floyd Mayweather Jr. type approach, using speed to deliver a lot … The Juggernaut MMA News Report 09.09.10: Who Drops Next?
Publ.Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:27:47 GMT+00:00
UFC 123 Machida vs. Rampage set for Detroit – aroundtheoctagon
UFC 123 Machida vs. Rampage set for Detroit aroundtheoctagon The Palace of Auburn Hills will be rocking when two former lightweight champs Rampage Jackson and Lyoto Machida meet in the octagon. … UFC 123 Slated For Detroit area
Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:15:01 GMT+00:00
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Fight Record
Loss 16-1 Maurício Rua KO (Punches) UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 02010-05-08 May 8, 2010 1 3:35 Canada Montreal, Quebec Lost UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Win 16-0 Mauricio Rua Decision (Unanimous) UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun 02009-10-24 October 24, 2009 5 5:00 United States Los Angeles, California Defended UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Win 15–0 Rashad Evans KO (Punches) UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida, 09-05-23 May 23, 2009 2 3:57 United States Las Vegas, Nevada Won UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win 14–0 Thiago Silva KO (Punch) UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2, 09-01-31 January 31, 2009 1 4:59 United States Las Vegas, Nevada Knockout of the Night.
Win 13–0 Tito Ortiz Decision (Unanimous) UFC 84: Ill Will 02008-05-24 May 24, 2008 3 5:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 12-0 Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) UFC 79: Nemesis 02007-12-29 December 29, 2007 2 4:20 United States Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 11–0 Kazuhiro Nakamura Decision (Unanimous) UFC 76: Knock-Out 02007-09-22 September 22, 2007 3 5:00 United States Anaheim, California
Win 10–0 David Heath Decision (Unanimous) UFC 70: Nations Collide 02007-04-21 April 21, 2007 3 5:00 England Manchester, England
Win 9–0 Sam Hoger Decision (Unanimous) UFC 67: All or Nothing 02007-02-03 February 3, 2007 3 5:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada UFC debut
Win 8–0 Vernon White Decision (Unanimous) WFA: King of the Streets 02006-07-22 July 22, 2006 3 5:00 United States Los Angeles, California
Win 7–0 Dimitri Wanderley TKO (Exhaustion) Jungle Fight 6 02006-04-29 April 29, 2006 3 3:24 Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 6–0 B.J. Penn Decision (Unanimous) K-1 Hero’s 1 02005-03-26 March 26, 2005 3 5:00 Japan Saitama, Japan Machida fought at a weight of 102.0 kg (225 lb). Penn weighed in at 86.5 kg (191 lb).
Win 5–0 Sam Greco Decision (Split) K-1 MMA ROMANEX 04-05-22 May 22, 2004 3 5:00 Japan Saitama, Japan
Win 4–0 Michael McDonald Submission (Forearm Choke) K-1 Beast 2004 in Niigata 04-03-14 March 14, 2004 1 2:30 Japan Saitama, Japan
Win 3–0 Rich Franklin TKO (Head Kick and Punches) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003-Inoki Festival 02003-12-31 December 31, 2003 2 1:03 Japan Kobe, Japan
Win 2–0 Stephan Bonnar TKO (Cut) Jungle Fight 1 02003-09-13 September 13, 2003 1 4:21 Brazil Manaus, Brazil
Win 1–0 Kengo Watanabe Decision (Unanimous) NJPW: Ultimate Crush 02003-05-02 May 2, 2003 3 5:00 Japan Tokyo, Japan
