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Lyoto Machida

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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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Achievements & Coaching

Major Titles

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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

Videos

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Signature Moves: Lyoto Machida

Signature Moves: Lyoto Machida

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Matches & highlights

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Lyoto Machida vs Dan Henderson Highlights Tough FIGHT #ufc #mma #lyotomachida #danhenderson

Lyoto Machida vs Dan Henderson Highlights Tough FIGHT #ufc #mma #lyotomachida #danhenderson

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Classic Fight Between MMA Legends! | Lyoto Machida v Chael Sonnen | Full Fight | Bellator 222

Classic Fight Between MMA Legends! | Lyoto Machida v Chael Sonnen | Full Fight | Bellator 222

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Free Fight: Chris Weidman vs Lyoto Machida | UFC 175, 2014

Free Fight: Chris Weidman vs Lyoto Machida | UFC 175, 2014

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Full Fight | Lyoto Machida vs. Rafael Carvalho | Bellator 213

Full Fight | Lyoto Machida vs. Rafael Carvalho | Bellator 213

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Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida | FULL FIGHT | UFC Classics

Randy Couture vs Lyoto Machida | FULL FIGHT | UFC Classics

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Shogun Rua vs Lyoto Machida Full Fight - EA Alter Egos: Hall of Fame

Shogun Rua vs Lyoto Machida Full Fight - EA Alter Egos: Hall of Fame

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Jon Jones vs Lyoto Machida | FULL FIGHT | UFC Classics

Jon Jones vs Lyoto Machida | FULL FIGHT | UFC Classics

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Full Fight | Lyoto Machida vs. Chael Sonnen - Bellator 222

Full Fight | Lyoto Machida vs. Chael Sonnen - Bellator 222

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Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida

Vitor Belfort vs Lyoto Machida

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Lyoto Machida vs Sokoudjou - FULL FIGHT

Lyoto Machida vs Sokoudjou - FULL FIGHT

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EVERY Lyoto Machida UFC Finish EVER

EVERY Lyoto Machida UFC Finish EVER

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Conversations & interviews

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3 Minutes of Lyoto Machida Proving that Karate Works & Bowing to Lifeless Bodies (Honoring the Dead)

3 Minutes of Lyoto Machida Proving that Karate Works & Bowing to Lifeless Bodies (Honoring the Dead)

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His Strange Ritual Made Him UFC Champion, Then He Was Banned | Lyoto Machida

His Strange Ritual Made Him UFC Champion, Then He Was Banned | Lyoto Machida

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Pure Skill... How Karate Master Knocked People Out in UFC - Lyoto Machida

Pure Skill... How Karate Master Knocked People Out in UFC - Lyoto Machida

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They Said Karate Would Never Work in UFC — Until Lyoto Machida Proved Them Wrong

They Said Karate Would Never Work in UFC — Until Lyoto Machida Proved Them Wrong

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More videos

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☆ Lyoto "the Dragon" Machida || Highlights / Knockouts ☆

☆ Lyoto "the Dragon" Machida || Highlights / Knockouts ☆

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Shotokan MMA Lyoto Machida

Shotokan MMA Lyoto Machida

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