Best fights of Lyoto Machida
Over 19 years as a professional, Lyoto Machida has compiled a 26-12 (13) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lyoto Machida KOs Rashad Evans
On May 23, 2009 Lyoto Machida fought Rashad Evans for the UFC light heavyweight title. Machida was 30 years old with a record of 14-0, and Evans was 29 with a record of 13-0-1. Machida was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Evans was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Machida stopped Rashad Evans via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Lyoto Machida defeats Maurício Rua
On October 24, 2009 Lyoto Machida defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Maurício Rua. Machida was 31 years old with a record of 15-0, and Rua was 27 with a record of 18-3. Machida was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Rua was on a 2-fight winning streak. Machida won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Lyoto Machida loses to Gegard Mousasi in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 28, 2019 Lyoto Machida faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Machida was 41 years old with a record of 26-8, and Mousasi was 34 with a record of 45-7-2. Machida was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Mousasi was coming off a loss. Machida lost via split decision. Went the distance with Mousasi.
4. Lyoto Machida defeats Gegard Mousasi
On February 15, 2014 Lyoto Machida faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. Machida was 35 years old with a record of 20-4, and Mousasi was 28 with a record of 34-3-2. Machida was coming off a win and Mousasi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Machida won via unanimous decision.
5. Lyoto Machida defeats B.J. Penn
On March 26, 2005 Lyoto Machida faced B.J. Penn in a middleweight bout. Machida was 26 years old with a record of 5-0, and Penn was 26 with a record of 9-1-1. Machida was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Penn was on a 4-fight winning streak. Machida won via unanimous decision.
6. Lyoto Machida defeats Tito Ortiz
On May 24, 2008 Lyoto Machida faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. Machida was 29 years old with a record of 12-0, and Ortiz was 33 with a record of 15-5-1. Machida was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Machida won via unanimous decision.
7. Lyoto Machida KOs Mark Muñoz
On October 26, 2013 Lyoto Machida faced Mark Muñoz in a middleweight bout. Machida was 35 years old with a record of 19-4, and Muñoz was 35 with a record of 13-3. Machida was coming off a loss, while Muñoz was coming off a win. Machida stopped Mark Muñoz via KO in the 1st round.
8. Lyoto Machida KOs Ryan Bader
On August 4, 2012 Lyoto Machida faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Machida was 34 years old with a record of 17-3, and Bader was 29 with a record of 14-2. Machida was coming off a loss, while Bader was on a 2-fight winning streak. Machida stopped Ryan Bader via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Lyoto Machida KOs Vitor Belfort
On May 12, 2018 Lyoto Machida faced Vitor Belfort in a middleweight bout. Machida was 39 years old with a record of 23-8, and Belfort was 41 with a record of 26-13. Both Machida and Belfort were coming off a win. Machida stopped Vitor Belfort via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Lyoto Machida loses to Phil Davis in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 11, 2020 Lyoto Machida faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Machida was 42 years old with a record of 26-9, and Davis was 35 with a record of 21-5. Machida was coming off a loss, while Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Machida lost via split decision. Went the distance with Davis.