Lyoto Machida

por Jekod-san Dom Jun 28 2009, 17:02

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Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Japanese-Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who fights as a light heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. As of June 2009, Machida is undefeated in his professional MMA career, and in his UFC career has yet to lose a round. He is currently ranked as the #1 light-heavyweight fighter in the world and the #4 pound-for-pound fighter by Sherdog.

The son of a first-generation Japanese-Brazilian Shotokan karate master, Yoshizo Machida , Machida holds an undefeated record that includes victories over former UFC light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, current UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn and former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans. Machida is noted for his karate-influenced striking style that implements an unorthodox stance and an elusive strategy.On May 23, 2009, Machida won the UFC light-heavyweight championship from the previously undefeated Rashad Evans by knockout in the second round.

MMA Record

Wins 15
Losses 0
Draws 0