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UFC Fight Night 119: Can Lyoto Machida Take Out Derek Brunson in His Comeback Bout?
When Lyoto Machida returns to the Octagon later this month, for the first time since 2015, “The Dragon” certainly won’t do so with a warm-up fight.
On October 28th, at UFC Fight Night 119, Machida will take on Derek… Read More
Lyoto Machida Suspended For 18 Months by USADA
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida won’t be returning to the Octagon until fall, 2017, at the earliest, as USADA has suspended the former UFC champion for 18 months.
Machida has been sidelined since an April bout with Dan Henderson was… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Lyoto Machida Makes Statement Following Removal For Banned Substance
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida has made a statement following the news that he’s been removed from UFC on FOX 19 this weekend, for taking a banned substance.
On Wednesday, it was announced that Machida will no longer fight Dan… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Lyoto Machida Reportedly Admits to Using Banned Substance, Rematch With Dan Henderson is Off
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 19 has lost another of its main card bouts, as Lyoto Machida has reportedly admitted to taking a banned substance, and will no longer fight Dan Henderson on Saturday.
On Wednesday, the following statement… Read More
UFC on FOX 19 Free Fight: Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson
UFC on FOX 19: Lyoto Machida – Training Day
UFC on FOX 19: Lyoto Machida Believes He’s “in The Mix For a Title Shot Very Soon”
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida may be coming off consecutive stoppage defeats to Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero, but the 37 year-old legend hasn’t abandoned his hope of securing another UFC title.
The former light-heavyweight champ is expected to face… Read More
Tim Kennedy Says Prior Commitments Forced Him to Turn Down Bout With Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
2015 will come and go without seeing Tim Kennedy fight, and the middleweight is reporting that prior commitments have forced him to turn down a bout with Lyoto Machida in February.
Kennedy hasn’t competed since September, 2014,… Read More
UFC 194 Free Fight: Luke Rockhold vs Lyoto Machida
Michael Bisping Responds to Lyoto Machida’s Reported Call Out
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping is scheduled to fight Robert Whittaker at UFC 193 on November 15th, but after that, he’s willing to take Lyoto Machida up on his request…
In the latest edition of “UFC Tonight“, the show’s Ariel… Read More
UFC FN 70 Salaries: Lyoto Machida Highest Earner For Saturday’s Card
By FCF Staff
The Florida Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 70 card, and not surprisingly, Lyoto Machida led the way.
The former light-heavyweight champ collected $200,000 for his main event bout with Yoel Romero,… Read More
Report: Brian Stann Believes Lyoto Machida’s Loss to Luke Rockhold Could Have Impacted Performance Saturday
By FCF Staff
For the first time in his memorable career, Lyoto Machida has been finished in consecutive fights, and UFC commentator Brian Stann believes there could be a link.
Machida was knocked out by Yoel Romero at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 70: Yoel Romero Says he “Expected Everything” Lyoto Machida Threw in Memorable Win
FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida has faced, and defeated, several notable wrestlers in the past, but clearly Yoel Romero was very well prepared for the elusive movement of “The Dragon”.
Romero battled the former light-heavyweight champ and middleweight contender in the… Read More
UFC FN 70: Yoel Romero Finishes Lyoto Machida With Vicious Flurry
By FCF Staff
Yoel Romero didn’t take Lyoto Machida down until round three at UFC Fight Night 70, but when he did, he quickly finished the storied fighter.
Machida kept Romero at bay in the opening round with kicks, but… Read More
UFC FN 70 Weigh-In Results: Lyoto Machida And Yoel Romero Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 70’s main event is a go, as both Lyoto Machida and Yoel Romero made weight his afternoon in Hollywood, Florida.
The former light-heavyweight champ, Machida, tipped the scales at 186, as… Read More
UFC FN 70: Lyoto Machida Cites Karate Background as Key Weapon to Defeat Decorated Wrestler, Yoel Romero
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida may be set to face one of the most accomplished wrestlers to cross over into MMA at UFC Fight Night 70, but “The Dragon” believes his Karate pedigree will once again deliver him a victory.… Read More