| Lyoto Machida | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname | The Dragon |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1. 85 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Born | May 30, 1978 |
| Fighting out of | Belém, Brazil |
| Town of birth | Salvador, Brazil |
| Team/Association | Black House |
| Fighting style | Shotokan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sumo |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial arts fighter. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Belém is city of Amazonia, in the northern part of Brazil. It is the capital of the state of Pará. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Black House (Casa Preta was a Mixed martial arts fighting team and gym based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. is a school of Karate, developed from various Martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957 and his son Yoshitaka Funakoshi (1906–1945 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal is a competitive Contact sport where two Wrestlers ( rikishi) attempt to force one another out of a circular ring ( Dohyo) or to touch the ground Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld Mixed martial arts (MMA is a full contact Combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of Martial arts traditions and Son of a Japanese-Brazilian Shotokan Karate master Yoshizo Machida, Lyoto is considered by many to be a rising star in MMA, having secured victories over former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz, former UFC Middleweight champion Rich Franklin, current UFC Lightweight champion and former UFC Welterweight champion B.J. Penn and Light Heavyweight runner-up of the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 1, Stephan Bonnar. is a school of Karate, developed from various Martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957 and his son Yoshitaka Funakoshi (1906–1945 Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting The debut season of The Ultimate Fighter (later designated The Ultimate Fighter 1) premiered on January 18, 2005. Stephan Patrick "The American Psycho" Bonnar (born April 4, 1977 in Hammond Indiana) is an American Mixed martial arts
Machida is noted for his semi-orthodox fighting style. As a karate practitioner, Machida uses an unorthodox (or southpaw) stance. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, [1]
Machida currently fights out of Black House with such fighters as UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, and former PRIDE FC and current UFC Interim Heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Black House (Casa Preta was a Mixed martial arts fighting team and gym based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Anderson "The Spider" Silva (born April 14 1975 is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and mixed martial artist. Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (born June 2 1976 in Vitória da Conquista, Brazil) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist known for his technical mastery
Machida's last fight was a victory against Tito Ortiz at UFC 84 on May 24th, 2008. Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 84 Ill Will was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC on May 24, 2008, at the MGM
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Biography
Lyoto Machida was born in the city of Salvador but soon moved to Belém which is his hometown. Salvador (historic name São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos, in English "Holy Savior of All Saints' Bay" is a City on the northeast coast of Belém is city of Amazonia, in the northern part of Brazil. It is the capital of the state of Pará. He is the third son of the Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida. Machida began training in karate at the age of four,[2] earning his black-belt at the age of 13. He began training in Sumo at 12 and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 15. is a competitive Contact sport where two Wrestlers ( rikishi) attempt to force one another out of a circular ring ( Dohyo) or to touch the ground Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal He won a number of amateur karate tournaments, including 2001 Pan American Karate tournament. [3] He was also runner up in the 2000 Brazilian Sumo Championships in the 115-kg division. In addition to his Sumo and Karate achievements, he has a college degree in Physical Education. Lyoto's brother, Chinzo, is a Shotokan vice-champion (Australia 2006), losing only to #1 ranked Shotokan master Koji Ogata. Lyoto and Chinzo fought in a Karate Final 10 years ago in which Lyoto gave Chinzo a cheek scar that still exists today. His other brother, Kenzo Machida, is a TV journalist for one of Brazil's biggest TV stations.
Lyoto is well-known for using a variety of Shotokan Karate techniques in his fights. Lyoto used a Karate leg sweep on B. J. Penn in the 2nd round of their fight. He uses a back kick in many fights (they can be seen in his bouts against Sam Greco, Sam Hoger, and Stephan Bonnar). Frank Trigg once said that he got dropped twice in row by Lyoto's back kick in a sparring session they had.
In college he was introduced to Japanese pro wrestling legend Antonio Inoki who took Machida to groom as a protégé. He would continue training, taking up Muay Thai in Thailand and wrestling at the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo in Tokyo.
Wrestling legend Antonio Inoki noticed Machida early and took him under his wing, soon given the nickname "The Second Inoki" by the Japanese media. real name, born February 20, 1943) is a Professional wrestling promoter and retired Japanese Professional wrestler and mixed martial Inoki entered Machida in several of his promotions, including New Japan Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Crush card on May 2, 2003, where he defeated journeyman Pancrase fighter Kengo Watanabe. is a major Professional wrestling federation in Japan and is a member of the National Wrestling Alliance, founded by Antonio Inoki in 1972 Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. He made several appearances at other Inoki shows, including Jungle Fight 1 in Brazil, where he defeated eventual The Ultimate Fighter 1 runner-up Stephan Bonnar on September 13, 2003, and Inoki Bom-ba-ye 2003, where he defeated eventual UFC Middleweight champion Rich Franklin on New Year's Eve. The debut season of The Ultimate Fighter (later designated The Ultimate Fighter 1) premiered on January 18, 2005. Stephan Patrick "The American Psycho" Bonnar (born April 4, 1977 in Hammond Indiana) is an American Mixed martial arts Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Rich Jay Franklin II (born October 5, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a mixed martial arts (MMA fighter and former Ultimate Fighting
At 3-0, he began to fight in K-1's early MMA efforts, with wins against two high-ranked K-1 kickboxers, Michael McDonald and Sam Greco. K-1 is a Combat sport that combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San shou Michael McDonald may refer to Michael McDonald (singer (born 1952 American "blue-eyed soul" singer Michael McDonald (actor Sam "Slam 'em" Greco (born May 3, 1967) is a retired Australian Kickboxer and Mixed martial artist who fought in His last match with the K-1 organization, at K-1 HERO'S 1, he defeated former UFC Welterweight champion B. J. Penn in a unanimous decision. Penn, who began fighting at 155 lb, weighed considerably less than Machida. [4]. In Karate, he was Brazilian Champion twice, and 2nd in South American Championship. He also defeated American black belt Jiu-Jitsu fighter, Rafael Lovato Jr. at the L. A. Sub X [5]
After splitting with Inoki early 2006 as Inoki's management business fell apart, Machida signed with a newly revitalized World Fighting Alliance and began to compete in the United States. The World Fighting Alliance was a Mixed martial arts organization based in the United States In his American debut, Machida defeated Vernon White via unanimous decision at the at WFA: King of the Streets event in Inglewood, California on July 22, 2006. Vernon Verdell "Tiger" White (born December 3, 1971) is a professional Mixed martial arts fighter who has fought in the UFC Pancrase and Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County California, southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. After the WFA went out of business for the second time, the UFC acquired Machida's contract.
His first two fights in the UFC were against Sam Hoger at UFC 67 and David Heath at UFC 70, both were victories by unanimous decision. Sam "The Alaskan Assassin" Hoger (born Samuel Earl Hoger on June 28, 1980 in Eagle River Alaska) is a Mixed martial arts UFC 67 All or Nothing was a Mixed martial arts event held by Ultimate Fighting Championship. David Alan Heath (born February 10, 1976) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the light heavyweight division UFC 70 was the second UFC event held in the United Kingdom, and the first in Manchester
His next fight was at UFC 76: Knockout against PRIDE veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura. UFC 76 Knockout was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC PRIDE Fighting Championships ( PRIDE or PRIDE FC for short was a Mixed martial arts organization based in Japan. Kazuhiro Nakamura (中村和裕 July 16, 1979) is a Japanese MMA fighter known for his antics inside and outside of the ring He won the fight over Nakamura by unanimous decision. [6]
He fought at UFC 79: Nemesis against former PRIDE FC fighter Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, winning via arm triangle choke. UFC 79 Nemesis was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC that took place on December 29, 2007 PRIDE Fighting Championships ( PRIDE or PRIDE FC for short was a Mixed martial arts organization based in Japan. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Nkamhoua (born April 18, 1984) sometimes billed simply as Sokoudjou, is a Cameroonian Mixed martial artist His most recent fight was against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz at UFC 84 where he won via unanimous decision. Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 84 Ill Will was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC on May 24, 2008, at the MGM [7]
Personal life
Machida is married to Fabyola. [8]The couple are expecting their first child. [9]
Mixed martial arts record
As of May 2008, Machida has compiled a professional record of 13 wins and no losses. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Three of these wins are by knockout and two by submission. A submission (depending on the context also referred to as a " tap out " or " tapping out " is a Combat sports term for yielding to [10]
References
- ^ WFA - 07/21/2006
- ^ Lyoto Machida
- ^ NJPW.com >> Fighters >> Lyoto Machida
- ^ MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More: - LYOTO MACHIDA READY FOR U.S. DEBUT IN WFA
- ^ UFC : Ultimate Fighting Championship
- ^ Bolduc, Justin (August 3, 2007). 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- ^ A possible match up against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell could materialize as soon as September or November. But more than likely Machida will be next in line for a shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Belt. His next fight is schedulde to be against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell, possibley as soon as September. Machida's manager confirms fight
- ^ And my wife, Fabyola, who cares for me everyday.
- ^ Now, as he and his wife expect their own child, he understands what his father was doing for him as he prepared him for competition and for life, with lessons which have been seared into his mind, body, and soul.
- ^ Fight Finder - Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida's Mixed Martial Arts Statistics
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