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Lyoto
Machida
19-3-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 23 fights.
Record: 19-3-0
Summary: Karate

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Dragon
From: Salvador Brazil
Fights Out Of: Belem Brazil
Age: 35
Height: 6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight: 205 lb ( 93 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
819
57% Successful
466
Types of Successful Strikes
0
466
63% Standing
16%
22%
292
73
101
Striking Defense
63
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
20
65% Successful
13
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
8
38
2
Takedown Defense
82
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
 Lyoto Machida Aug 3, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Phil Davis -- -- -- --
Win
 Lyoto Machida Feb 23, 2013
27 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Dan Henderson 20 1 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida Aug 4, 2012
21 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Ryan Bader 7 0 0 0
Jon Jones Dec 10, 2011
24 1 1 0 R2 Submission
Watch
Lyoto Machida 13 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida Apr 30, 2011
15 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Randy Couture 5 0 0 0
Loss
 Rampage Jackson Nov 20, 2010
16 1 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Watch
Lyoto Machida 33 1 1 3
Lyoto Machida May 8, 2010
9 2 0 2 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Mauricio Rua 17 0 0 1
Lyoto Machida Oct 24, 2009
35 0 0 0 R5 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Mauricio Rua 80 0 0 0
Lyoto Machida May 23, 2009
28 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Rashad Evans 4 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida Jan 31, 2009
24 2 0 1 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Thiago Silva 2 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida May 24, 2008
41 1 0 1 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Tito Ortiz 16 0 2 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida Dec 29, 2007
21 0 5 5 R2 Submission
Watch
Rameau Sokoudjou 6 2 2 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida Sep 22, 2007
70 2 1 9 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Kazuhiro Nakamura 15 2 0 1
Win
 Lyoto Machida Apr 21, 2007
67 0 1 4 R3 Decision - Unanimous
David Heath 8 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida Feb 3, 2007
62 4 0 13 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Sam Hoger 11 1 0 1
Win
 Lyoto Machida
WFA - King of the Streets
Jul 22, 2006
26 2 0 2 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Vernon White 14 1 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida
Jungle Fight 6
Apr 29, 2006
56 1 0 3 R3 KO/TKO
Dimitiri Wanderley 12 1 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida
K-1 Hero's 1
Mar 26, 2005
53 3 0 2 R3 Decision - Unanimous
BJ Penn 32 1 0 1
Win
 Lyoto Machida
K-1 ROMANEX
May 22, 2004
20 3 0 7 R3 Decision - Split
Sam Greco 36 0 1 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida
K-1 Beast 2004
Mar 14, 2004
1 1 1 1 R1 Submission
Michael McDonald 0 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003
Dec 31, 2003
24 1 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Rich Franklin 9 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida
Jungle Fight 1
Sep 13, 2003
17 0 0 0 R1 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Stephan Bonnar 8 0 0 0
Win
 Lyoto Machida
NJPW - Ultimate Crush
May 2, 2003
51 5 1 13 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Kengo Watanabe 9 1 0 0
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Biography

TRAINING: I train technique and sparring in the morning at Black House, alternating days, and work on my strength and conditioning in the afternoons at Waxman's Gym.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Karate at the age of 3.  I started training to fight MMA at the age of 17. I always wanted to fight MMA professionally.

What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC light heavyweight champion. Karate: Brazilian Champion twice, and 2nd in South American Championship. Black Belt in Shotokan karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes? My Father

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I want to get to the top of the UFC.  My Dad always taught me to strive to be the best, and that’s what I plan to do in the UFC.  It’s a great honor to fight in this event.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

What was your job before you started fighting? I taught and competed in Karate

•    Embraced by many as a real-life “Karate Kid” because he has trained in Shotokan Karate since he was 3 or 4 years old under his father, Shinzo; Is one of the few modern-day UFC fighters to lean heavily on his Karate skills and produce excellent results.

•    One of the secrets of his success: Named one of the 10 most superstitious athletes by Men's Fitness mag; Proudly admits to using "urine therapy," which entails drinking his own urine every morning. "It makes me superfit," he told Men's Fitness magazine. "It's something I learned from my father when I was young. It really strengthens my immune system."

•    "Karate's Back!": Machida's impromptu declaration after winning the UFC title by knocking out Rashad Evans on May 23, 2009. The now ex-champ is renowned for his unique counter-striking style, which sees him mystify opponents and rarely get hit (Mauricio "Shogun" Rua being the obvious exception), possess extraordinary timing and accurarcy with his punches, and showcase top-notch takedown defense and Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills.

•    Regularly meditates

•    Leaving No Stone Unturned: Has trained and studied sumo as well, perhaps the only elite UFC fighter to do so

•    College Grad: Earned college degree in Physical Education

•    Mom is Brazilian, father originally from Japan

•    Black belt in Shotokan Karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu
 

Career

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 Rashad Evans UFC® 98 EVANS vs MACHIDA
Win
 Rashad Evans UFC® 98 EVANS vs MACHIDA

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