Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Carvalho Machida is a Japanese-Brazilian professional mixed martial arts fighter. Son of Japanese-Brazilian Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida, "The Dragon" is considered by many to be a superstar of the UFC. Leading up to his title fight, he secured victories over talented opponents such as Tito Ortiz, Rich Franklin, B.J. Penn, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Stephan Bonnar, Thiago Silva, and Sam Hogar. In 2009, he won the UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Rashad Evens in near perfect fashion. He is also the 1st UFC fighter to win a title with a perfect record (16-0).  Machida is noted for his southpaw semi-orthodox fighting style, known as Machida Karate. A

Machida currently fights out of the Machida Dojo in Belem, Brazil. He trains with such fighters as UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
 
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