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Lyoto Machida

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.

Last Fight

UFC 123: Jackson vs. Machida

Nov 20, 2010 10:00 PM EST
Quinton Jackson vs Lyoto Machida

Next Fight

UFC on Fox 4

Aug 4, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
Ryan Bader vs Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida Coverage

Lyoto Machida was ready to fight at middleweight to 'keep busy'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 3, 2012 12:31 PM EDT

Prior to his UFC on FOX 4 fight against Ryan Bader, Lyoto Machida was ready to drop to Middleweight to "keep busy" inside the Octagon.

UFC on FOX 4 fight card and rumors for Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, CA

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2012 12:08 PM EDT

The current fight card and line-up for the UFC on FOX 4 televised event on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.

Ben Rothwell vs Travis Browne booked for UFC on FOX 4 in Los Angeles

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2012 9:30 AM EDT

Super-sized heavyweights Ben Rothwell vs. Travis Browne are expected to do battle at UFC on FOX 4 on Aug. 4, 2012 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Lyoto Machida vs. Ryan Bader Planned for UFC on FOX 4

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2012 11:46 PM EDT

Ryan Bader vs Lyoto Machida fight booked for UFC on FOX 4 on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2012 8:30 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 4 fight card update: Ryan Bader vs Lyoto Machida light heavyweight fight planned for the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sat., Aug. 4, 2012.

Report: Lyoto Machida Vs. Ryan Bader At UFC On Fox 4

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 30, 2012 8:07 PM EDT

Lyoto Machida will return to the octagon against Ryan Bader at UFC on Fox 4 on August 4th.

Jon Jones opens as heavy favorite over Dan Henderson

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

When Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight championship against Dan Henderson, possibly at UFC 149 in Calgary on July 21, he will do so as a heavy favorite.

UFC rankings/MMA rankings featured in USA Today for April 2012

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 4:30 PM EDT

Get complete rankings for each of the major weight classes in mixed martial arts (MMA) today, including the top 25 in all seven divisions.

Randy Couture talks testosterone: 'Sometimes athletes go too far'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2012 3:09 PM EDT

Where does UFC hall of famer Randy Couture stand on the TRT debate? Find out here.

UFC Legend Randy Couture Talks Testosterone Replacement Therapy

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 27, 2012 1:04 PM EDT

UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture talks about the use and abuse of testosterone replacement therapy in MMA.

UFC 145 PPV buys estimated at 700,000 for 'Jones vs Evans' in Atlanta

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2012 8:00 PM EDT

UFC 145, which featured a Light Heavyweight title fight between current champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans, reportedly has pulled in an estimated 700,000 pay-per-view (PPV) buys.

Dana White: 'Rampage Jackson could have been so much better if he applied himself'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

Dana White reflects on the UFC career of Rampage Jackson and believes he could have been much better had he applied himself.

Dana White wants Jon Jones to stay at 205 pounds, but heavyweight move might be real close

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2012 9:39 PM EDT

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones next fight is against Dan Henderson, possibly this summer at UFC 149. With a win, "Bones" cleans out the division in less than 18 months, creating a potential problem for Dana White.

UFC 145 Results: Is Jon Jones The Greatest Light Heavyweight Ever?

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2012 3:02 PM EDT

Some pundits are already saying that UFC LHW champ Jon Jones is among the best ever in the sport after his UFC 145 win over Rashad Evans.

UFC 145 results recap: What's next for Jon Jones?

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 2:00 PM EDT

After rolling through his last real contender in sight, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may be out of suitable opponents. MMAmania.com examines what may be next for the fighter many are calling the greatest of all time.

UFC 145 Results: How Much Of A Chance Does Dan Henderson Have Against Jon Jones?

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on Apr 22, 2012 11:37 AM EDT

Jon Jones next fight against Dan Henderson the intersection on UFCs Route 205

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 11:30 AM EDT

Dan Henderson has the experience and tools to give UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones problems when the pair collide later this year inside the Octagon.

UFC 145 Results: Sunday Morning Perspective

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

The morning after UFC 145 has come and it is time to look back to reflect on what we have learned. Is Jon Jones the best ever? What is next for him? And what else do you need to know about this card?

UFC 145 results recap from last night for 'Jones vs Evans' in Atlanta on April 21

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2012 10:00 AM EDT

UFC 145: "Jones vs. Evans" results, recap and complete coverage of the MMA pay-per-view (PPV) event from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on April 21, 2012, including winners, losers and everything you need to get up to speed on an action-packed night of fights.

At 24, Jon Jones Moves Into G.O.A.T. Consideration

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 22, 2012 8:41 AM EDT

At the age of 24, Jon Jones already has to be considered among the greatest fighters of all time.

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