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Lyoto Machida is a professional MMA fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Known as "The Dragon", he introduced a highly unique, elusive karate-based style to MMA. He holds notable victories over Tito Ortiz, Rashad Evans, Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, and Vitor Belfort.
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Major Titles
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- UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
- Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
- Bellator Contender
- Karate Master
- 3rd Degree Shotokan Karate Black Belt
- BJJ Black Belt
- Legendary wins over Randy Couture, Rashad Evans, and Tito Ortiz
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Key Accomplishments
- Karate Champion
- Bellator Veteran
Videos
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Matches & highlights
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Conversations & interviews
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Performance scorecardOverall 550
Performance Scorecard
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550Overall Score
B+
Performance RankGi BJJ0
No-Gi / Submission Grappling0
MMA & Combat Sports500
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