Lyoto Carvalho Machida (born May 30, 1978 in Salvador, Brazil) is a Japanese-Brazilian professional mixed martial arts fighter. Son of a Japanese-Brazilian Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida, Lyoto is considered by many to be the next big superstar of the UFC. In 2009 he won the UFC light heavyweight title by defeating Rashad Evens in near perfect fashion. He is the 1st UFC fighter to win a title with a perfect record (15-0). Leading up to his title he secured victories over talented opponents such as Tito Ortiz, Rich Franklin, B.J. Penn, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Stephan Bonnar, Thiago Silva, and Sam Hogar. Machida is noted for his semi-orthodox fighting style, known as Machida Karate. As a karate practitioner, Machida uses an unorthodox (or southpaw) stance.

Machida currently fights out of the Machida Dojo in Belem, Brazil. He trains with such fighters as UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort, and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.

Record: 15-0-0

Age: 31

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 205 lbs (Light Heavy Weight)

Fight Style: Karate

Comments on Lyoto Machida:

“He’s very elusive and it was tough to chase him down, he’s a great fighter.” - Tito Ortiz

“Sokoujou got his face rearranged. Tito ortiz will need a good plastic surgeon soon.” - Coultrane

“Lyoto has made every person he has fought in the ufc look bad so far, can he do the same with soko?” –anonymous

“I believe Machida is one of the most exciting fighters to watch because of his unbelievable ability in so many areas. He’s had fights with decent opposition recently in Hogar, Heath and Nakamura, yet he made all of them look very very below par. The mixture of ultra-disciplined karate, sumo, bjj and what looks like some Aikido is proving to be a unbeatable combination.” –anonymous