Lyoto Machida losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Lyoto Machida has compiled a 26-12 (13) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. He has twelve losses against eleven different opponents, three of them in title fights.
12. Lyoto Machida loses to Fabian Edwards via KO
On May 13, 2022 Lyoto Machida faced Fabian Edwards in a middleweight bout. Machida was 43 years old with a record of 26-11, and Edwards was 29 with a record of 9-2. Machida was on a 3-fight losing streak and Edwards was on a 2-fight losing streak. Edwards stopped Machida via KO in the 1st round.
11. Lyoto Machida loses to Ryan Bader in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 9, 2021 Lyoto Machida faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Machida was 42 years old with a record of 26-10, and Bader was 37 with a record of 27-6. Machida was on a 2-fight losing streak and Bader was coming off a loss. Machida lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bader.
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.
9. 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.
8. Lyoto Machida loses to Derek Brunson via KO
On October 28, 2017 Lyoto Machida faced Derek Brunson in a middleweight bout. Machida was 39 years old with a record of 22-7, and Brunson was 33 with a record of 17-5. Machida was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Brunson was coming off a win. Brunson stopped Machida via KO in the 1st round.
7. Lyoto Machida loses to Yoel Romero via KO
On June 27, 2015 Lyoto Machida faced Yoel Romero in a middleweight bout. Machida was 37 years old with a record of 22-6, and Romero was 38 with a record of 9-1. Machida was coming off a loss, while Romero was on a 5-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Machida via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Lyoto Machida loses to Luke Rockhold via KO
On April 18, 2015 Lyoto Machida faced Luke Rockhold in a middleweight bout. Machida was 36 years old with a record of 22-5, and Rockhold was 30 with a record of 13-2. Machida was coming off a win and Rockhold was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rockhold submitted Machida via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
5. Lyoto Machida loses to Chris Weidman via unanimous decision
On July 5, 2014 Lyoto Machida fought Chris Weidman for the UFC middleweight title. Machida was 36 years old with a record of 21-4, and Weidman was 30 with a record of 11-0. Machida was on a 2-fight winning streak and Weidman was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Machida lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Weidman.
4. Lyoto Machida loses to Phil Davis via unanimous decision
On August 3, 2013 Lyoto Machida faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Machida was 35 years old with a record of 19-3, and Davis was 28 with a record of 11-1. Both Machida and Davis were on a 2-fight winning streak. Machida lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Davis.
3. Lyoto Machida loses to Jon Jones via KO
On December 10, 2011 Lyoto Machida fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Machida was 33 years old with a record of 17-2, and Jones was 24 with a record of 14-1. Machida was coming off a win and Jones was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jones submitted Machida via choke-out in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Lyoto Machida loses to Quinton Jackson via split decision
On November 20, 2010 Lyoto Machida faced Quinton Jackson in a light heavyweight bout. Machida was 32 years old with a record of 16-1, and Jackson was 32 with a record of 30-8. Both Machida and Jackson were coming off a loss. Machida lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
1. Lyoto Machida loses to Maurício Rua in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 8, 2010 Lyoto Machida defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Maurício Rua. It was their second meeting. Machida was 31 years old with a record of 16-0, and Rua was 28 with a record of 18-4. Machida was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak, while Rua was coming off a loss. Rua stopped Machida via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.