Lyoto Machida MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
Credit: UFC/Zuffa LLC
LYOTO MACHIDA
“The Dragon”
BRAZIL • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D
26-12-0
(T)KO
11-4
SUB
2-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Brazil
WT CLASS
Middleweight
HT / WT
6′ 1″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE
05/30/1978 (48)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
74.0″ (188cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Team Machida • Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
NICKNAME
“The Dragon”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Lyoto Machida Record
WINS26
KO/TKO
11
SUB
2
DECISION
13
LOSSES12
KO/TKO
4
SUB
2
DECISION
6
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 38 professional bouts (26-12-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Fabian Edwards
England
England
Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley
May / 13 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:18)
May / 13 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 281 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Edwards
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Fabian Edwards
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (OVO Arena Wembley)
London, England, United Kingdom (OVO Arena Wembley)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Fabian Edwards Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout26-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fabian Edwards: -245 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +205 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jerin Valel
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a cautious exchange of kicks along the perimeter, Edwards connected with a sharp left elbow during a close-range tie-up that stunned Machida, following with left hands to secure the first-round stoppage at 3:18.
LOSS
Ryan Bader
United States
United States
Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2
Apr / 09 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 09 / 2021
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Ryan Bader
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.6 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Ryan Bader Record at Bout (Opponent)27-6-0 (1 NC)
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout26-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ryan Bader: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Derek Cleary: 49-46
Douglas Crosby: 49-45
Sal D’Amato: 49-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida started sharp in round one with counter body kicks, but Bader shifted to heavy chain-wrestling from round two onward, grounding Machida and racking up dominant top control across the championship rounds.
LOSS
Phil Davis
United States
United States
Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida 2
Sep / 11 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 11 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 245 Headliner Rematch • Davis vs. Machida 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Phil Davis
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.3 lbs vs 205.7 lbs
Phil Davis Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0 (1 NC)
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout26-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Phil Davis: -335 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +275 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Eric Colón: 29-28
Douglas Crosby: 29-28
Bryan Miner: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A closely contested tactical battle seven years after their initial UFC encounter. Machida punished Davis with stinging low calf kicks, but Davis rallied in the third round with high kicks and body punches to claim a razor-thin split decision.
LOSS
Gegard Mousasi
Netherlands
Netherlands
Bellator 228: Pitbull vs. Archuleta
Sep / 28 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 28 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 228 Co-Main Rematch • Mousasi vs. Machida 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Gegard Mousasi
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout (Opponent)45-7-2
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout26-8-0
Disclosed Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -290 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +245 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran
Dave Hagen: 29-28
Steve Morrow: 30-27
Mark Smith: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level technical chess match. Mousasi applied steady forward pressure behind his stiff jab and secured top control in round two, surviving Machida’s deep guillotine choke attempt in the final 30 seconds to take a split decision.
WIN
Chael Sonnen
United States
United States
Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie
Jun / 14 / 2019
TKO
Rnd 2 (0:22)
Jun / 14 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME0:22
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 222 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Sonnen
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Chael Sonnen
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.4 lbs vs 205.6 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)31-16-1
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout25-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -345 (Favorite)
vs
Chael Sonnen: +285 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida floored Sonnen in round one with a flying knee. Early in round two, Machida launched another explosive flying knee flush to the jaw, followed by ground strikes to finish the contest in 22 seconds and send Sonnen into retirement.
WIN
Rafael Carvalho
Brazil
Brazil
Bellator 213: Macfarlane vs. Letourneau
Dec / 15 / 2018
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 15 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Promotional Debut • Machida vs. Carvalho
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Rafael Carvalho
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Arena)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.9 lbs vs 186.5 lbs (Catchweight)
Rafael Carvalho Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout24-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Rafael Carvalho: +125 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Bell
Ben Cartlidge: 29-28
Ron McCarthy: 29-28
Anthony Manzo: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut, Machida engaged former middleweight champion Carvalho in a disciplined stand-up contest. Machida scored a crucial trip takedown in round three to sweep the final frame and earn a split decision.
WIN
Vitor Belfort
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington
May / 12 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:00)
May / 12 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME1:00
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Legend vs. Legend Showdown • Machida vs. Belfort
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Vitor Belfort
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Jeunesse Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 184.0 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)26-13-0 (1 NC)
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout23-8-0
Bonuses Earned$50,000 USD (Performance of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -235 (Favorite)
vs
Vitor Belfort: +205 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A vintage highlight-reel finish. Machida feinted and unleashed an identical front kick to the chin that knocked Belfort out cold at 1:00 of round two, bowing respectfully before celebrating a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Eryk Anders
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders
Feb / 03 / 2018
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 03 / 2018
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 125 Main Event • Machida vs. Anders
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Eryk Anders
Fight Location Belém, Pará, Brazil (Arena Guilherme Paraense)
Belém, Pará, Brazil (Arena Guilherme Paraense)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Eryk Anders Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout22-8-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Eryk Anders: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Philipe Iorio: 48-47
Marcos Rosales: 48-47
Chris Lee: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his hometown of Belém, Machida utilized sharp lateral footwork and vicious body kicks to edge out undefeated power-puncher Eryk Anders across five rounds in a split decision.
LOSS
Derek Brunson
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida
Oct / 28 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:30)
Oct / 28 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 119 Main Event • Brunson vs. Machida
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Derek Brunson
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Derek Brunson Record at Bout (Opponent)17-5-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout22-7-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Derek Brunson: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Osiris Maia
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after a two-year layoff, Machida was caught lunging forward as Brunson timed a concussive counter left hook, sending Machida down for ground strikes at 2:30 of round one.
LOSS
Yoel Romero
Cuba
Cuba
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero
Jun / 27 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:38)
Jun / 27 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME1:38
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 70 Main Event • Machida vs. Romero
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Yoel Romero
Fight Location Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel)
Hollywood, Florida, United States (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Yoel Romero Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout22-6-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Yoel Romero: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After two competitive rounds of distance kickboxing, Olympic wrestler Romero timed a reactive double-leg takedown in round three and landed devastating elbows on the mat to force the stoppage at 1:38.
LOSS
Luke Rockhold
United States
United States
UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold
Apr / 18 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:31)
Apr / 18 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME2:31
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FOX 15 Headliner • Machida vs. Rockhold
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Luke Rockhold
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Luke Rockhold Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout22-5-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Luke Rockhold: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rockhold dominated on the ground with heavy elbows after a slip in round one, then transitioned to Machida’s back in round two to lock in a rear-naked choke at 2:31.
WIN
CB Dollaway
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway
Dec / 20 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:02)
Dec / 20 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 58 Main Event • Machida vs. Dollaway
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs CB Dollaway
Fight Location Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio José Corrêa)
Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio José Corrêa)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
CB Dollaway Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout21-5-0
Bonuses Earned$50,000 USD (Performance of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -240 (Favorite)
vs
CB Dollaway: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jerin Valel
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida landed a thunderous southpaw left body kick directly into Dollaway’s ribs, crippling him against the cage before finishing with follow-up punches in just 62 seconds to capture a $50k bonus.
LOSS
Chris Weidman
United States
United States
UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida
Jul / 05 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 05 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Machida
Challenger for UFC Title
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Chris Weidman
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.5 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Chris Weidman Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout21-4-0
Disclosed Purse$200,000 USD (+$50k Bonus, Total: $250,000 USD)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chris Weidman: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +175 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Mark Smith: 46-49
Chris Lee: 47-48
Glenn Trowbridge: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An all-time classic 25-minute war. Weidman pushed the pace early with takedowns, but Machida rallied with ferocious combinations in rounds four and five that rocked the champion, earning Fight of the Night honors.
WIN
Gegard Mousasi
Netherlands
Netherlands
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
Feb / 15 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 15 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 36 Main Event • Machida vs. Mousasi
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Gegard Mousasi
Fight Location Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil (Arena Jaraguá)
Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil (Arena Jaraguá)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout (Opponent)34-3-2
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout20-4-0
Bonuses Earned$50,000 USD (Fight of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Gegard Mousasi: +220 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Richard Bertrand: 50-45
Sal D’Amato: 50-45
Mark Smith: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida delivered a karate masterclass across 25 minutes, tagging Mousasi with head kicks and counter crosses to sweep all five rounds on every scorecard and secure a UFC title shot.
WIN
Mark Munoz
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz
Oct / 26 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:10)
Oct / 26 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME3:10
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Middleweight Debut • Machida vs. Munoz
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Mark Munoz
Fight Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Phones 4u Arena)
Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Phones 4u Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Mark Munoz Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout19-4-0
Bonuses Earned$50,000 USD (Knockout of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -340 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Munoz: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his 185-pound middleweight debut, Machida landed a devastating left head kick that dropped training partner Munoz instantly at 3:10 of round one, showing sportsmanship by pulling his follow-up punch.
LOSS
Phil Davis
United States
United States
UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
Aug / 03 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 03 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 163 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Davis
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Phil Davis
Fight Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Phil Davis Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0 (1 NC)
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout19-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Phil Davis: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Leon Roberts
Sal D’Amato: 28-29
Chris Lee: 28-29
Guilherme Bravo: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A controversial decision where Machida landed the cleaner, heavier strikes across three rounds, but late takedown scores in rounds one and two by Davis swayed the judges to award Davis a 29-28 sweep.
WIN
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche
Feb / 23 / 2013
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 23 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 157 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Henderson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup202.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)29-8-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout18-3-0
Disclosed Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Henderson: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Michael Bell: 29-28
Mark Smith: 29-28
Glenn Trowbridge: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida neutralized Henderson’s fabled “H-Bomb” with elusive footwork, timing straight left counters and a sweeping trip takedown in round two to win a split decision.
WIN
Ryan Bader
United States
United States
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
Aug / 04 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:32)
Aug / 04 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME1:32
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FOX 4 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Bader
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Ryan Bader
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)
Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Ryan Bader Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout17-3-0
Disclosed Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Ryan Bader: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
As Bader lunged in aggressively with a right hand, Machida executed an immaculate straight right counter directly on the button, collapsing Bader face-first to the canvas at 1:32 of round two.
LOSS
Jon Jones
United States
United States
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
Dec / 10 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:26)
Dec / 10 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME4:26
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Jones vs. Machida
Challenger for UFC Title
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Jon Jones
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Jon Jones Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout17-2-0
Bonuses Earned$75,000 USD (Fight of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jon Jones: -480 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +380 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida became the first fighter to win a round against Jones on the judges’ scorecards with sharp blitzing counters in round one. In round two, Jones scored a takedown, sliced Machida with an elbow, and locked in a standing guillotine choke against the fence to force referee John McCarthy’s intervention at 4:26.
WIN
Randy Couture
United States
United States
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields
Apr / 30 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:05)
Apr / 30 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME1:05
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 129 Feature Bout • Machida vs. Couture
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Randy Couture
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Rogers Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Rogers Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 204.0 lbs
Randy Couture Record at Bout (Opponent)19-10-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout16-2-0
Bonuses Earned$129,000 USD (Knockout of the Night)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -340 (Favorite)
vs
Randy Couture: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In front of 55,000 fans, Machida executed an iconic jumping crane front kick straight to the jaw of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, knocking him out instantly at 1:05 of round two to claim the historic $129,000 Knockout of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Quinton Jackson
United States
United States
UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida
Nov / 20 / 2010
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 20 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 123 Main Event • Rampage vs. Machida
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Quinton Jackson
Fight Location Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States (The Palace of Auburn Hills)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Quinton Jackson Record at Bout (Opponent)30-8-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout16-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Quinton Jackson: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Sal D’Amato: 28-29
Nelson Hamilton: 28-29
Tony Weeks: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Controversial split decision. Jackson edged the first two rounds with forward cage pressure, but Machida mounted a blistering third-round rally, tagging Rampage with straight lefts and securing a mount and armbar attempt, prompting Jackson to admit post-fight that he believed Machida won.
LOSS
Mauricio Rua
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2
May / 08 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:35)
May / 08 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Machida vs. Shogun 2
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Maurício Rua
Fight Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Maurício Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout16-0-0
Disclosed Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Maurício Rua: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their immediate championship rematch, Shogun countered a Machida blitz with a sweeping overhand right behind the ear that collapsed Machida, followed by punches on the ground to claim the title at 3:35 of round one.
WIN
Mauricio Rua
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun
Oct / 24 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Oct / 24 / 2009
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Machida vs. Shogun
Defended UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Maurício Rua
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)
Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup202.5 lbs vs 204.5 lbs
Maurício Rua Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout15-0-0
Disclosed Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Maurício Rua: +350 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Nelson Hamilton: 48-47
Cecil Peoples: 48-47
Marcos Rosales: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling, highly debated 25-minute championship bout. Rua battered Machida’s body and legs with heavy Muay Thai kicks, but Machida’s precise counter-punching and knees convinced all three judges to award him a 48-47 unanimous decision.
WIN
Rashad Evans
United States
United States
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida
May / 23 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:57)
May / 23 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME3:57
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Light Heavyweight Championship • Evans vs. Machida
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Rashad Evans
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Rashad Evans Record at Bout (Opponent)13-0-1
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout14-0-0
Disclosed Purse$140,000 USD (+$60k Bonus, Total: $200,000 USD)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Rashad Evans: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A flawless title coronation. Machida dropped the undefeated champion Evans with a straight left late in round one, then unleashed a blistering flurry against the fence in round two, rendering Evans unconscious at 3:57 to claim the undisputed UFC title and usher in the “Machida Era.”
WIN
Thiago Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2
Jan / 31 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:59)
Jan / 31 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME4:59
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 94 Co-Main Event • Machida vs. Silva
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Thiago Silva
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206.0 lbs vs 206.0 lbs
Thiago Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)13-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout13-0-0
Disclosed Purse$130,000 USD (+$65k Bonus, Total: $195,000 USD)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Thiago Silva: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle of unbeaten Brazilian contenders, Machida scored two knockdowns before sweeping Silva to the canvas and landing a diving right hand at the buzzer (4:59 of round one) to secure a Knockout of the Night bonus.
WIN
Tito Ortiz
United States
United States
UFC 84: Ill Will
May / 24 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 24 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 84 Feature Bout • Machida vs. Ortiz
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Tito Ortiz
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203.0 lbs vs 206.0 lbs
Tito Ortiz Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-1
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout12-0-0
Disclosed Purse$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Tito Ortiz: +175 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne
Douglas Crosby: 30-27
Marcos Rosales: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida put on a technical clinic for 14 minutes, flooring Ortiz with a knee to the body and stuffing takedowns before surviving a desperate late triangle choke attempt from Ortiz in the closing seconds to win 30-27 across the board.
WIN
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Cameroon
Cameroon
UFC 79: Nemesis
Dec / 29 / 2007
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:20)
Dec / 29 / 2007
ROUND2
TIME4:20
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 79 Main Card Feature • Machida vs. Sokoudjou
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout11-0-0
Disclosed Purse$60,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida completely nullified Sokoudjou’s explosive power, executing an outside trip takedown in round two and securing an arm-triangle choke to force the tap at 4:20.
WIN
Kazuhiro Nakamura
Japan
Japan
UFC 76: Knockout
Sep / 22 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 22 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 76 Feature Bout • Machida vs. Nakamura
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
Fight Location Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Kazuhiro Nakamura Record at Bout (Opponent)11-6-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout10-0-0
Disclosed Purse$50,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Kazuhiro Nakamura: +180 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Nelson Hamilton: 30-27
Marcos Rosales: 30-27
Tony Weeks: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida out-struck Pride FC veteran Nakamura with crisp counter-punches and delivered multiple sweeping takedowns to win every round unanimously.
WIN
David Heath
United States
United States
UFC 70: Nations Collide
Apr / 21 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 21 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 70 International Showcase • Machida vs. Heath
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs David Heath
Fight Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom (MEN Arena)
Manchester, England, United Kingdom (MEN Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
David Heath Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout9-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -240 (Favorite)
vs
David Heath: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Jeff Mullen: 30-27
Roy Silbert: 30-27
Tony Weeks: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida stayed on the outside and picked apart Heath with lightning-fast counter-punches and body kicks, handing the American his first professional loss.
WIN
Sam Hoger
United States
United States
UFC 67: All or Nothing
Feb / 03 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 03 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Machida vs. Hoger
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Sam Hoger
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup203.0 lbs vs 206.0 lbs
Sam Hoger Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout8-0-0
Disclosed Purse$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Sam Hoger: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Nelson Hamilton: 30-27
Marcos Rosales: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UFC debut, Machida perplexed Hoger with his elusive karate stance and timing, repeatedly tripping Hoger and landing left straights for a dominant 30-27 unanimous decision.
WIN
Vernon White
United States
United States
WFA: King of the Streets
Jul / 22 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 22 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFA Feature Bout • Machida vs. White
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Vernon White
Fight Location Los Angeles, California, United States (The Forum)
Los Angeles, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Vernon White Record at Bout (Opponent)24-30-2
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout7-0-0
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida outclassed seasoned veteran “Tiger” White over 15 minutes, controlling distance and landing southpaw counters to sweep the scorecards.
WIN
Dimitiri Wanderley
Brazil
Brazil
JF 6: Jungle Fight 6
Apr / 29 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:59)
Apr / 29 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME2:59
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Jungle Fight 6 Feature • Machida vs. Wanderley
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Dimitiri Wanderley
Fight Location Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Manaus, Amazonas, BrazilDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Dimitiri Wanderley Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout6-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida overwhelmed Wanderley with relentless strikes and pace, causing Wanderley to collapse from exhaustion in round three for the TKO finish.
WIN
BJ Penn
United States
United States
K-1: Hero’s 1
Mar / 26 / 2005
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 26 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 K-1 Hero’s Openweight Superfight • Machida vs. Penn
Openweight Superfight
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs BJ Penn
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225.0 lbs vs 191.0 lbs (Openweight)
BJ Penn Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-1
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Nobuaki Kakuda
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a legendary openweight clash in Japan, Machida used his size, reach, and precise karate counters to outpoint former UFC champion BJ Penn across three rounds for a unanimous decision.
WIN
Sam Greco
Australia
Australia
K-1 MMA: Romanex
May / 22 / 2004
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 22 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 K-1 Romanex Heavyweight Clash • Machida vs. Greco
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Sam Greco
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215.0 lbs vs 240.0 lbs
Sam Greco Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Nobuaki Kakuda
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida faced renowned K-1 kickboxer and Kyokushin karate champion Sam Greco, surviving early heavy blows to score takedowns and earn a split decision.
WIN
Michael McDonald
Canada
Canada
K-1 Beast 2004
Mar / 14 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:30)
Mar / 14 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 K-1 Beast 2004 MMA Bout • Machida vs. McDonald
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Michael McDonald
Fight Location Niigata, Japan (Toki Messe)
Niigata, Japan (Toki Messe)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215.0 lbs vs 210.0 lbs
Michael McDonald Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Nobuaki Kakuda
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida took down K-1 heavyweight kickboxer Michael “The Black Sniper” McDonald and secured a forearm choke from mount to force the tap at 2:30 of round one.
WIN
Rich Franklin
United States
United States
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003: Inoki Festival
Dec / 31 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:03)
Dec / 31 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME1:03
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 New Year’s Eve Feature • Machida vs. Franklin
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Rich Franklin
Fight Location Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Wing Stadium)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Wing Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup214.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Rich Franklin Record at Bout (Opponent)12-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In only his third pro bout, Machida handed future UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin his first career defeat, landing a vicious left head kick followed by a right cross to knock Franklin out cold at 1:03 of round two.
WIN
Stephan Bonnar
United States
United States
JF 1: Jungle Fight 1
Sep / 13 / 2003
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (4:21)
Sep / 13 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME4:21
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Jungle Fight 1 Main Card • Machida vs. Bonnar
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Stephan Bonnar
Fight Location Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (Studio 5 Festival Mall)
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil (Studio 5 Festival Mall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Stephan Bonnar Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Sergio Silva
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Machida landed a sharp head kick and a flying knee that opened a massive laceration over future UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar’s eye, forcing the ringside doctor to stop the bout at 4:21 of round one.
WIN
Kengo Watanabe
Japan
Japan
NJPW: Ultimate Crush
May / 02 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 02 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Machida vs. Watanabe
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupLyoto Machida vs Kengo Watanabe
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215.0 lbs vs 216.0 lbs
Kengo Watanabe Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-1
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Keiji Shiozaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional MMA debut at the Tokyo Dome under the Antonio Inoki banner, Machida neutralized Watanabe with elusive karate movement and accurate counter-striking to win a three-round unanimous decision.
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