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| Nickname The Dragon | Birthdate 5/30/1978 |
| Height / Weight 6'1" - 205 | Place of Birth Belem, Brazil |
Karate stylist Lyoto Machida was tabbed for big things after he won the UFC light-heavyweight championship from Rashad Evans at UFC 98. He lost his title to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua at UFC 113, but he looks to get back in the title hunt against Quinton Jackson at UFC 123.
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