MMA Top headknocker:
Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida

MMA Fighter Lyoto Machida
  • Record: 15-0
  • Wins: (5) KOs (2) Submissions (8) Decisions
  • Height: 6'1''
  • Weight: 205lbs
  • Style: Shotokan Karate / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Sumo
  • Born: Salvador Brazil
  • Best Striking Weapons: Punches


In his last couple of fights Lyoto the "Dragon" Machida has displayed the kind of power that makes him a top level headknocker.

Lyoto Machida started out his MMA career TKOing Stephan Bonner (cut) in his second fight at Jungle Fight 1 in 4:21 of the 1st round.

Then Machida KOed future UFC Champ Rich Franklin in 1:03 of the 2nd rd. at Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 in Japan.

After this fight Lyoto Machida had several fights that he won by decision. Then he got back into the KO zone against Thiago Silva, putting the hard hitting Silva away at 4:59 of the 1st rd. at UFC 94: St. Pierre vs. Penn 2.

Machida put on a display of power Knocking out UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans in 3:57 of the 2nd rd. to win the Title at UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida.



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