Photo: Marcos Joel Reis / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Lyoto Machida fascinates me as a fighter who turned martial arts into something almost sculptural. Brazilian-born in Salvador but carrying Japanese heritage, he built an elusive, karate-rooted style that made opponents look lost in space. His run to the UFC Light Heavyweight title, capped by that unforgettable one-shot front kick, is a masterclass in controlling distance rather than trading blows. I've always admired the intellect over brawn approach he embodied. With a rikishi bloodline and a true karateka's discipline, Machida proved traditional technique could thrive inside the cage. Genuinely one of a kind.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lyoto Machida
- Name (Japanese)
- リョート・マチダ
- Reading
- りょーと・まちだ
- Born
- May 30, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- rikishi / mixed martial arts fighter / karateka / kickboxer / Thai boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyoto Machida born?
Born May 30, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Lyoto Machida from?
Lyoto Machida is from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
What does Lyoto Machida do?
Lyoto Machida works as rikishi, mixed martial arts fighter, karateka, kickboxer, Thai boxer.
How tall is Lyoto Machida?
Lyoto Machida is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.