Lyoto Machida "The Dragon"
Record: 17 - 2
Height: 6'1" (186cm)
Weight: 204 lbs
Age: 34

Fighting out of: Belem, Brazil
Camp: Black House MMA
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Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and the current light-heavyweight champion of the UFC.  Machida won the belt via 2nd knockout of Rashad Evans at UFC 98 in May of 2009.  The son of a Japanese-Brazilian Shotokan karate master, Yoshizo Machida, Lyoto holds an undefeated record that includes victories over former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, and current UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn.

Machida is noted for his controversial karate-influenced striking style that implements an unorthodox stance and an elusive strategy.

Machida won the UFC light-heavyweight championship by defeating Rashad Evans at UFC 98 in May of 2009.  His first defense was a successful although controversial decision over Mauricio Rua at UFC 104.  The controversy surrounding the decision led to an immediate rematch for Rua, who in turn took the belt from Machida at UFC 113 via knockout.

 

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  3   (16%) Knockout Losses:  1   (05%)
TKO Wins:  3   (16%) TKO Losses:  0   (0%)
Submission Wins:  2   (11%) Submission Losses:  0   (0%)
Decision Wins:  9   (47%) Decision Losses:  1   (05%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Randy Couture Knockout UFC 129: St. Pierre vs. Shields Apr. 30, 2011 2
Loss Quinton Jackson Split Decision UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida Nov. 20, 2010 3
Loss Mauricio Rua Knockout UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 May. 08, 2010 1
Win Mauricio Rua Unanimous Decision UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Oct. 24, 2009 5
Win Rashad Evans Knockout UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida May. 23, 2009 2
Win Thiago Silva Knockout UFC 94: St. Pierre vs. Penn 2 Jan. 31, 2009 1
Win Tito Ortiz Unanimous Decision UFC 84: Ill Will May. 24, 2008 3
Win Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Submission UFC 79: Nemesis Dec. 29, 2007 2
Win Kazuhiro Nakamura Unanimous Decision UFC 76: Knockout Sep. 22, 2007 3
Win David Heath Unanimous Decision UFC 70: Nations Collide Apr. 21, 2007 3
Win Sam Hoger Unanimous Decision UFC 67: All or Nothing Feb. 03, 2007 3
Win Vernon White Unanimous Decision WFA: King of the Streets Jul. 22, 2006 3
Win Dimitri Wanderley Technical Knockout JF 6: Jungle Fight 6 Apr. 29, 2006 3
Win B.J. Penn Unanimous Decision K-1: Hero's 1 Mar. 26, 2005 3
Win Sam Greco Split Decision K-1 MMA: Romanex May. 22, 2004 3
Win Michael McDonald Submission K-1: Beast 2004 Mar. 14, 2004 1
Win Rich Franklin Technical Knockout Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003: Inoki Festival Dec. 31, 2003 2
Win Stephan Bonnar Technical Knockout JF 1: Jungle Fight 1 Sep. 13, 2003 1
Win Kengo Watanabe Unanimous Decision NJPW: Ultimate Crush May. 02, 2003 3
Total Fights: 19   |   Record: 17 - 2
WHO WINS THE MAIN EVENT AT UFC 162 BETWEEN ANDERSON SILVA AND CHRIS WEIDMAN?
Silva via Decision
Silva via TKO/KO
Silva via Submission
Weidman via Decision
Weidman via TKO/KO
Weidman via Submission
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