Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida's Professional MMA debut
Machida made his professional debut against Kengo Watanabe on May 2, 2003, fighting on the main card of NJPW: Ultimate Crush 1.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Kengo Watanabe who carried a 7-8-2 professional MMA record into the fight.
Lyoto Machida beat Kengo Watanabe by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Machida made his debut in the UFC against Sam Hoger on February 3, 2007, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 67: All or Nothing having compiled a 8-0-0 professional MMA record.
Lyoto Machida beat Sam Hoger by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Machida has gone on to fight a total of 24 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 16-8-0.
The first man to defeat David Heath
Machida defeated the previously unbeaten David Heath on April 21, 2007, at UFC 70: Nations Collide. David Heath came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Machida was a -355 betting favorite going into the fight. Lyoto Machida beat David Heath by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
The first man to defeat Thiago Silva
Machida defeated the previously unbeaten Thiago Silva on January 31, 2009, at UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2. Thiago Silva came into the fight with a 13-0-0 record. Machida was a -245 betting favorite going into the fight. Lyoto Machida beat Thiago Silva by KO/TKO at 4:59 of Round 1.
Winning the belt: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Rashad Evans
Machida won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Rashad Evans on May 23, 2009 at UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida.
This was Machida's 1st UFC championship fight.
Lyoto Machida beat Rashad Evans by KO/TKO at 3:57 of Round 2.
The first man to defeat Rashad Evans
Machida defeated the previously unbeaten Rashad Evans on May 23, 2009, at UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida. Rashad Evans came into the fight with a 13-0-1 record. Machida was a -201 betting favorite going into the fight. Lyoto Machida beat Rashad Evans by KO/TKO at 3:57 of Round 2.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Maurício Rua
Machida defended his belt against Maurício Rua on October 24, 2009 at UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun.
This was Machida's first successful UFC light heavyweight title defence.
Lyoto Machida beat Maurício Rua by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Maurício Rua
Machida lost his UFC Light Heavyweight title to Maurício Rua on May 8, 2010 at UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2 having previously made 1 title defences.
Lyoto Machida lost to Maurício Rua by KO/TKO at 3:35 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Jon Jones
Machida lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida.
Lyoto Machida lost to Jon Jones by Submission at 4:26 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Middleweight Championship loss to Chris Weidman
Machida lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Chris Weidman on July 5, 2014 at UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida.
Lyoto Machida lost to Chris Weidman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
The first man to defeat Eryk Anders
Machida defeated the previously unbeaten Eryk Anders on February 3, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 125: Machida vs. Anders. Eryk Anders came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Machida was a +205 betting underdog going into the fight. Lyoto Machida beat Eryk Anders by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Machida took his next fight at BFC on December 15, 2018, fighting against Rafael Carvalho on the co-main event of Bellator 213: Macfarlane vs. Letourneau.
Lyoto Machida beat Rafael Carvalho by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was Lyoto Machida's last win?
Machida's last win came against Chael Sonnen at Bellator 222 on Friday June 14, 2019. Lyoto Machida beat Chael Sonnen by KO/TKO at 0:22 of Round 2.