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UFC Fight Night 30: Lyoto Machida Blasts Mark Munoz
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida made the most of his middleweight debut today at UFC Fight Night 30, as the former light-heavyweight champ quickly took out contender and training partner Mark Munoz in the card’s main event.
Machida landed several… Read More
Lyoto Machida’s Moving to 185, Fighting Tim Kennedy Next
By FCF Staff
After agreeing to fight Vitor Belfort at either light-heavyweight or middleweight, and after a proposed match-up with Nick Diaz failed to materialize, the UFC has announced that Lyoto Machida will fight middleweight Tim Kennedy on November 6th.… Read More
Opinion: Phil Davis, Vitor Belfort, Lyoto Machida All Want Chael Sonnen
By Michael Hatamoto
Chael Sonnen beat Mauricio “Shogun” Rua during the first round of UFC Fight Night 26’s main event in Boston last night, and now has been challenged by multiple fighters.
It’s incredible how fast people were willing to… Read More
Report: Dana White Targeting Nick Diaz-Lyoto Machida Bout
By FCF Staff
A day after Dana White relayed he would love to see Lyoto Machida fight Vitor Belfort at 185 pounds, the UFC President is reporting that he’s inquired with Nick Diaz, whether he’d be interested in fighting Machida.… Read More
Lyoto Machida Doesn’t “Think it’s Right” for Daniel Cormier to Get Immediate 205 Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier recently relayed that he intends to call for a title shot at light-heavyweight, after he fights heavyweight Roy Nelson at UFC 166, and Lyoto Machida isn’t a fan of the idea.
Machida is scheduled to… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Fighting Phil Davis at UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Since UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been open about the fact he would rather face rising challenger Alexander Gustafsson next, instead of Lyoto Machida who he’s defeated once before, it’s not surprising to see that Machida… Read More
Lyoto Machida Wants To Stay Busy If Jon Jones Is Injured
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida wants to stay busy in the octagon and prevent ring rust from impacting his shot at a championship.
If light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is forced to… Read More
Opinion: Former Champion Lyoto Machida Has an Upcoming Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is expected to compete for the LHW championship against either Jon Jones or Chael Sonnen in 2013.
Until then, Machida could take a fight against a different opponent, according to… Read More
Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida Top UFC 157 Payroll
Ronda Rousey Earned Nearly Six Figures For Historic Win
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s recent, February 23rd event in Anaheim, and decorated vets Lyoto… Read More
UFC 157 Notes: Card Draws Over 15,500 in Attendance, Lyoto Machida Awarded Title Shot, Jose Aldo Camp Saying No To Anthony Pettis
UFC 157 Bout Between Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson to Determine Title Shot
By FCF Staff
After seeing title shots slip away in 2012, Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson could earn another crack at the light-heavyweight belt this weekend at UFC 157 in Anaheim, according to Dana White. The UFC President confirmed this… Read More
MMA Legend Dan Henderson Says Rousey vs. Carmouche Is Just Another Card, Plans To Keep Winning, Beginning With Lyoto Machida
“It’s just another card,” Henderson said. “I have fought on a lot of big cards.”
By Joshua Molina
UFC, Pride and Strikeforce legend Dan Henderson will walk into the cage inside the Honda Center Saturday night, during one of the… Read More
Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida Official for UFC 157
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed today that Dan Henderson will fight Lyoto Machida as expected at UFC 157 on February 23rd. The bout will accompany previously announced bouts including bantamweight Urijah Faber versus. Ivan Menjivar, and UFC… Read More
Dan Henderson Says Bout With Lyoto Machida Likely For February 2nd
By FCF Staff
After losing an opportunity to fight Jon Jones in September due to a knee injury, Dan Henderson is expected to fight Lyoto Machida next, and according to the fighter the bout will likely take place February 2nd.… Read More
Report: UFC Still Working on Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
With Jon Jones likely on the sidelines due to injury, the UFC is reportedly taking further steps to lock up a bout between light-heavyweight contenders Lyoto Machida and Dan Henderson.
Although the UFC is still working on… Read More
Report: UFC Working On Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
In the aftermath of Dan Henderson’s knee injury, the cancellation of UFC 151, and Lyoto Machida turning down a September 22nd bout with Jon Jones– it appears as though Henderson and Machida could be fighting soon.
Despite… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Lyoto Machida No Longer Next In Line For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the title shot light-heavyweight Lyoto Machida earned by knocking out Ryan Bader at UFC on FOX 4 in August, has already come and gone. UFC President Dana White revealed on Tuesday’s edition of… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Cites Short Notice For Turning Down Rematch With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida has relayed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship that fighting light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones on September 22nd, was not enough notice to get ready for the proposed rematch. According to multiple reports, Machida and his Black House… Read More
Greg Jackson to UFC: “Put Chael Sonnen in There Instead of Lyoto Machida” on Sept. 22nd.
Says Jon Jones Fighting Sonnen on “Three Days” Notice “Not a Smart Thing To Do”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After announcing on a media call today that the promotion has cancelled its upcoming September 1st event, it wasn’t long before a… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Not Interested in Rematch With Lyoto Machida, Cites Low PPV Numbers As Reason
By FCF Staff
Although Lyoto Machida has been tapped by UFC President as the man who will fight the winner of Jon Jones and Dan Henderson, the promotion’s light-heavyweight champ says he’s not interested if he wins at UFC 151.… Read More