I have so much respect for this man taking his father's teachings and sharing his respect for them with the world. I'm moved by his dedication and discipline. Truly a legend.
Tyrant RevolverАй бұрын
I saw him fight live twice. He was one of 5 of my favourite figters. At the time he was my favourite. How fickle this reads. He is a legend. Thank you for the fights. Thank you producing this video. Goosebumps
Boi Tie Chee11 күн бұрын
***True love = the love of God!*** God himself went to the cross for you out of love for you as a human being Philippians 2:5-8
Emma schmidt15 күн бұрын
Agree
Fl R29 күн бұрын
The man that proved karate could be efficient against mma. WHAT A LIVING LEGEND.
bob bong XАй бұрын
Amazing fighter. But he did not move as a karate practitioner. Mostly boxing and kicking. Therefore, kickboxer.
ein 324812 күн бұрын
@jake halle looks like its just someone who dose karate happens to be good in MMA aswell dont seem to have much to do with karate at all
Nathan G13 күн бұрын
@Newbie4Hire All of the mawashi gyuri (round house) and mygeri (Front) kicks are straight out of Karate! And how many straight punches did you see? Both choke-zuki (straight punch) and gyaku-zuki (Reverse Punch) for knockouts? All of those are straight out of Karate. And if you didn't recognize that, you never studied Karate!
pnojazz13 күн бұрын
did he though? He barely used any karate in his fights.
Newbie4Hire16 күн бұрын
effective, not efficient
Danial Ghofrani23 күн бұрын
FOI UM GRANDE LUTADOR, MERECE O NOSSO RESPEITO LYOTO MACHIDA. salve de angola
Anderson VicenteАй бұрын
What a character , strong personality.True role model. The most impressing to me is the way he never excuses , always respectful, accepts questionable decisions like a man no complaint. Back to grinding. I would give him my deepest and longest bow if i would ever meet him.
atmeneti21Ай бұрын
What I find most interesting about Machida is the culture combo he represents - a humble Japanese discipline mixed with a brazen Brazilian fire. Truly a master in every aspect. God bless you Lyoto Machida.
DigiMethАй бұрын
I thought Karate was chinese not japanese.
2DEEP2MUCH 42013 күн бұрын
Today's stupidest "woke".. statement. "The more you know"... .
Bobby Riffle25 күн бұрын
@DigiMeth just a little fact for you, the highest population of Japanese people outside of Japan is actually in Brazil so having a half Brazilian and half Japanese person is actually a lot more common than you may think.
Auron71026 күн бұрын
@Umami Papi The only thing weird is finding a persons Race more interesting than their accomplishments.
Melted nostrils Born without nostrilsАй бұрын
@Melted nostrils Born without nostrils Weirdo.
Umami PapiАй бұрын
Though he was sometimes criticized as a counter striker, it was fun to watch his excellent timing and precision. I remember watching him on his rise to L-H champ. I liked how he reinforced the spirit of MA in MMA.
6denashi608Ай бұрын
So much respect for Lyoto. Also love how much respect he shows for his opponents.
kevin chanАй бұрын
Certainly one of the best fighters of his time, classy, humble and technical as hell. It was a pleasure to see him fight. Thank you, Lyotto
Loud SilenceАй бұрын
I loved how his opponents would get so frustrated because they couldn't touch him. He was so elusive and his counters laser sharp. One of my all time favorite fighters for sure. Much respect Dragon
Shawn LentzАй бұрын
"Persist, because adversaries will be there along the entire way. Not only in your competition, but in your life. Sometimes it seems like you're not going to make it, but you keep going. That's the warrior's way" More words to live by ♥
TrenasistАй бұрын
Persist might better be said "gently insist". It is the gentle pressure that causes all to yield.
Wayne Macomson13 күн бұрын
Like Ukraine !
Stephen HensleyАй бұрын
I don't watch stuff like this often but I can tell he's something different from most. Very quick on switching up his style and very quick on using any opportunity to dive in going straight for the head. A lot of others seem to hit once and see how effective it was and land a lot of hits on the back of the head. He lands a hit and if he thinks it was a good one without observing first just dives in with a flurry of blows with great precision to the the front of the head.
AxeiaАй бұрын
He was the reason i got into the ufc, seeing his story displayed like this is enlightening 🔥🔥
KahrvileАй бұрын
@Theo Dutra no but you are. 'He was the reason I got into the Ufc." Maybe you actually are in the UFC and have taken too many hits. Are you reading the top comment in the thread?
Shane Reeves11 күн бұрын
@Shane Reeves he said he got into it as in acquired a taste for it. Are you dense?
Theo Dutra11 күн бұрын
@Theo Dutra what didn’t you understand? I'll make it clear If you have to post about it on KZhead, you know, tell everybody that has NO WAY of confirming it it's probably a story. People in prison love to tell stories. One of the best, most prolific stories is how they are MMA fighters on the outside. In reality they are strung out tweakers who have burned their families. In a context like this, I'm skeptical.
Shane Reeves11 күн бұрын
@Shane Reeves what the fuck are you trying to say bruv?
Theo Dutra11 күн бұрын
Lol. Did you just get out of prison? Lol. A third of the guys in prison are in the UFC. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cringe bro
Shane Reeves11 күн бұрын
16:48 What a legend! He was not hiding his shock and immediately said he got his ass whooped! 🙏
ZeroOneOneTwo ThreeАй бұрын
Much respect for his career and accomplishments.
David BlandАй бұрын
What a warrior!! Nothing to be ashamed about in this career or way of combat. I'm sure his Father would be proud of his son. Great video, really enjoyed it.
Shane JefferysАй бұрын
When I was doing MMA all my fights were a first round knock out, no matter how big or small my opponent was. The only reason I quit was because I was sick of getting knocked out in the first round every fight.
Cypher PunkАй бұрын
I just love classy athletes. He went out, did the stuff and respected his craft and his opponents.
Caffeine & CHAOSАй бұрын
If you've never had a friend that had this kind of fighting talent allow you to join him in a friendly sparing match where they hold back any knockout blows, you'll soon realize why these guys are BAD ASS!! I had that opportunity when I was young (24) and in awesome shape. My buddy who had some serious fighting training/skills but was much smaller than I offered to show me his skills after I gave him a bit of friendly shit. I soon realized that could have knocked me out in the first few seconds. Instead, he showed just how fast he was by tapping me around the jaw and midsection and I couldn't block more than one punch (at best) he was so fast, and I couldn't touch him!! I finally had to laugh I felt so out of my league, and he smiled back with a told you so smile. LOL.
Chefs CornerАй бұрын
God bless you Lyoto ! Thanks for your wisdom and example through your martial art
Karl TeaiАй бұрын
I wonder how much a monster he would have been,going middle weight years earlier,but overall he definitely have a legacy that is gonna be respected for many years to come
alexander romeroАй бұрын
Nothing but respect to Lyoto Machida, not only humble but respectful, and big ups to Rampage for geniunly accepting that he got his ass wooped, shows the good humble side and gave credit where credit was due, Rampage definitley earned my respect today lol. Lyoto Machida is amazing to say the least.
Mexican BeautyАй бұрын
Machida has always been in my top 3 for the UFC video games. They really make sure you know his neck/head kicks are lethal in those games.
NeyoniusАй бұрын
I will always remember Lyoto for his kicks. They honestly look like a simple tap that sent people to the ground.
White CoyoteАй бұрын
AND the KNEES!!!
pnojazz13 күн бұрын
*The ETERNAL GOD would do anything for you!! Even out of love for you he went to the cross as a human!!* Philippians 2:5-8
Emma schmidt15 күн бұрын
Crocop was the best tho. As far as leg kicks go
Phillip H27 күн бұрын
Apparently he is still going to fight at 43 years old.
Viking Life28 күн бұрын
It is a traditional snap kick to the head. just how a snapping whipping punch hurts more than a push punch.
Aviral JanvejaАй бұрын
I like how in several matches he did not "finish" his opponent because he saw he didn't have to. Holding back this much says a lot about his principles.
dwrabaukeАй бұрын
🥋🥋🥋
Ron Car3 күн бұрын
My thoughts EXACTLY
joe1deuce274 күн бұрын
That is why I hated Tito Ortiz as a fighter. He did the opposite of this. He is a terrible blemish and chipped tooth on the face of MMA. It is satisfying to see Machida defeat him.
SchiesterMalG6 күн бұрын
so true.
2DEEP2MUCH 42013 күн бұрын
"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. No excuses. He was better then me, and deserved victory. " Words of a good, humble man.
Chainsaw FPV12 күн бұрын
i will never understand how u can trashtalk somebody who just kicked ur ass. dude, if he is so trash what does it make you? :F
2sdd2 сағат бұрын
Say what you will - and I do - This is class, personified. - A TRUE warrior, in every sense of the word. - Machida - A name for honor.
Aesir07Ай бұрын
Very impressive fighter... super tenacious Sometimes he really was on point with his timing
john moserАй бұрын
This guy has been my MMA hero since high school.
Itami YoujiАй бұрын
He is the most humble ufc fighter to ever fight!
Alec LovejoyАй бұрын
He has always been one of my favorites. Such an interesting style.
Kaleb NormanАй бұрын
Much respect for Lyoto and the Machida family!
GrayGhostSafarisАй бұрын
29:57 this is incredible.... he just lets his attacking opponent run into his elbow!!! 😲
Tomáš Telenský - vlogАй бұрын
Back when I watched UFC Lyoto the Dragon Machida was one of my top favorite fighters. I liked BJ Penn alot too.
Josh GastonАй бұрын
Hands down my favorite fighter of all time!!!
Kyle AversaАй бұрын
Karate works when properly applied to full contact combat. This is true for everything. What is needed is for traditional martial arts to come completely into the full contact sparring and competition areas then we will see a lot more diversity. Point based and low contact competition is the issue.
Pieter LindequeАй бұрын
He’s my absolute favorite. Stephen Thompson is my 2nd. Two class act extremely amazing athletes. 🌟🌟🌟 Your videos are FANTASTIC.
Dana BanaАй бұрын
Any tool in the hands of a master can do incredible things
Dylan CАй бұрын
My favorite fighter of all time the dragon will always be a legend...
Billy BallАй бұрын
true champion held his head high the whole time :) much respect!
RobeRoninАй бұрын
A+ video. Machida has always been one of my absolute favorite martial artist.
Aaron FrenchАй бұрын
Great video. Such a humble and classy champion.
Michael MosesАй бұрын
He’s definitely, my favorite fighter!
Keith to The HoodАй бұрын
Somemthing about this kept bringing tears to my eyes. Awesome story.
The More You KnowАй бұрын
9:05 that was brutal ive never seen anyone take so many knees to the face and still stand
Thom MallensАй бұрын
One of the goats. One of my all time favorites. Lives up to his name, The Dragon.. Flys around a bit. Gets the lay the land. Spits a fire ball here and there.....Then when he's figured out the lay of the land and has had enough he swoops in and burns your entire village to the fucking ground lol.
Shadog AbbassioАй бұрын
A true good story and I'll never forget he was one of my idols back in 2004 end up.
Sammy SperosАй бұрын
RESPECTS TO YOU SIR 💪🏾💖💯
Mo RussellАй бұрын
Yeah! Thank you Mashida Sensei, for proving that traditional karatedo training is not a joke. Kata has a purpose. It's not a "dance". Everything in kata has a purpose. Aside from kata, karatedo has other teachings not seen by lower-ranked students.
Eduardo SedotesАй бұрын
As much as I love Machida, watching Shogun knock him out is still super cathartic.
Leo ScottАй бұрын
Literally one of my top 5 fighters of all time
Giga_Rat TTVАй бұрын
That bow of respect and chivalry 🥲
fater saadatniakiАй бұрын
The one thing I have learned about Karate is that it is only used as self defense. But if you are willingly going into the ring looking to knock the other person out, isn't that breaking the rules of Karate?
JaglanoАй бұрын
NGL he was one of my favorites when I watched UFC. I was a fan of his fighting and root for him I ever saw him fighting.
carn1fex_Ай бұрын
What an inspirational man
Ace CopperАй бұрын
Respect & Honour. My favourite fighter.
dave hАй бұрын
They all say “There's levels to this”, Lyoto is masters level. Regardless of discipline.
Stephen EvansАй бұрын
This is what the martial arts are all about. The philosophical part of the fighting art itself. Both sides have to be learned for a well rounded practitioner.
Victory FirstАй бұрын
As long as you keep the definition of karate loose-y goose-y it’s very effective in mma. You don’t see them bang it out directly in front of each other very often
matt d painterАй бұрын
Mad respect!
Planet LuzzoАй бұрын
I don't know why people let channels like these fool them. Martial arts like Karate *have* to be supplemental to be effective. Even one of the most famous users of Wing Chun in MMA admits that he has to supplement it with practical martial arts that won't immediately get him trounced by kickboxers and BJJ practitioners.
Zha'Farr the BardАй бұрын
Don't know anything about him as a man but as a fighter I always found him to be one of the absolute most respectable in the ring. A true role model to be used to show the youth about honorable fighting.
Jay DoeАй бұрын
at 18:52 How can you win against three equally strong opponents? That's insane!
Burgundy HomeАй бұрын
Legend 👏
Craig SalingerАй бұрын
the fight with rashad was crazy. that dude folded on impact. that's a clean ko
0011thhourАй бұрын
Masterpiece. THanks for this video!
EliteАй бұрын
he was so good at the counter. hed lure them in and make them over commit and hed take them out. it was crazy
chuck freyАй бұрын
Much respect to Rampage because he knew he had gotten beaten ,and didn't agree with them letting him win. Good guy ,and real man. Good fighter as well!
Endless VoidАй бұрын
Rampage was a fucking legend, Yeah. Just a real dude.
Harry DaveyАй бұрын
Hold up wait a second are you telling me this guy is still fighting?
Gem WhispererАй бұрын
Ahh but does he ever do the "Crane Kick" - we need to know! Seriously though, the way the backs of these guys heads crack down when knocked cold should be a warning to anyone who thinks it's a good/fun idea to knock someone out in the street without a very good reason. Imagine that on something hard - and the prison sentence.
FallNorthАй бұрын
I was so sad when he lost to shogun loved this guy
austin gortmanАй бұрын
I miss the days of respectful, reserved fighters!!! Real men who are adults and don't act like tantrum throwing children!!!
Oliver LeeАй бұрын
Lyoto was my all time favorite fighter.
Brett ColemanАй бұрын
Lyoto Machida is an excellent fighter, disciplined, focused, makes perfect adjustments and is well prepared to fight anyone. He's had a great example and teacher, his father to guide him along the way. He made a solid decision that paid off and proved that traditional martial arts can still be very effective when applied properly even when he had to go against his sensei and father's advice. But what I like the most about this fighter, this man, is his humbleness and overall respect for others. I could honestly say that Lyoto Machida is my all time favorite fighter. Continued success and blessings to you Brazilian Dragon!
charly spadeАй бұрын
There’s a new champ in town.. Servey Pavlovich
Ingvar ZАй бұрын
He came from the best era of UFC. No drama and social media circus. Just amazing fights and title runs.
Mark Glino2 ай бұрын
true facts
Solo Pills2 сағат бұрын
@Armando Rodriguez no drama? Lmaooo there was still plenty of drama at this time.
Jerr 10242 күн бұрын
@Deen Kashim The fighters made more off sponsors then than they do with the venum sponsorship
5koby45 күн бұрын
@Joe Pace Are you unaware brain damage can happen from being hit on any part of the head not just the back.
5koby45 күн бұрын
@Eizbear 00 if ifs and buts were candy and nuts...
Areyouokayannie9 күн бұрын
Shotokan all day long. Machida - huge respect!
SmallRaven WareАй бұрын
This guy is really good.👍
Douglas RodriguesАй бұрын
Machida said that Jones "can't fight me standing". Jones was on another level, Machida never stood a chance.
Paul SmithАй бұрын
True mastery & true Class.
Bruce SaxtonАй бұрын
See even a pro fighter can be shocked into letting someone he knows hit him hard in the face a few times and freeze up not knowing what to do when its not how they normally treat you.
Orreon GmanАй бұрын
Such an brilliant fighter and video about him!
Crazy MongolАй бұрын
Epic video much respect!
4estLiveАй бұрын
i had no idea that the dragon was so qualified before entering the UFC. man...his resume is up there with the GOATs.
Nate MАй бұрын
What an UTTER UTTER CHAMPION! LONG LIVE REAL Martial Arts!
Craig MaddenАй бұрын
Out of the ring, one of the coolest nicest guys ever. I've met him a couple of times. Always has time for everyone and smiling. I feel like I am more informed about Lyoto's career now. Thank you for posting this. I really enjoyed the watch.
SteveАй бұрын
May the peace of Allah be with you
Sheikh Fazaa317 күн бұрын
nice of him to bow goodbye to his defeated opponent as their soul exits their body and begins to ascend
ÆthelvladАй бұрын
"Above all, you must first beat yourself" - 🤔. 👊🏼🥋
Javier VazquezАй бұрын
His fight against Jackson and him saying “he whooped my ass and I’m ashamed of this decision” shows a ton of respect to the fighter
Cody Whalen2 ай бұрын
He didn’t say he was ashamed of the decision
Drinks Watere12 сағат бұрын
And im a fan of the Jackson persona, he is funny and arrogant, i would never expect him admitting getting his ass kicked
vinicius martins15 сағат бұрын
But..he still lost.
VALHALLAАй бұрын
He should not have fought tho, it was for the title belt no way in hell would anybody put the belt on the line if they weren't ready, not even Tyson! Any other fight, fine by me.
Eduardo MendezАй бұрын
I guess we can learn from this, that chasing the Top is always a bad idea because you won't be able to maintain it permanently. Basically no Champion ever really did.
AnonymАй бұрын
Right on. I practiced shotokan for 4 years.
Charlene BrasherАй бұрын
Great fighter.
Enildem DayАй бұрын
He was as good in karate as Khabib was in wrestling
Waqar GhulamАй бұрын
Being a Shotokan Karate-Do Sensei most of my 77 Years, the value of Karate to me has been priceless. I believe Karate especialy helped me while I served with the US Army in Vietnam (505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division). I sincerely Thank Mr. Layoto Machida, and his outstanding Father, Sensei Machida, for upholding the honor, and highest Traditions of Shotokan, and all other traditional Karate Ryu (Styles). Again, my heartfelt Thank You to the great Machida Family. Domo Arigato Gozaimashita. Osu!
GEORGE WILKIEАй бұрын
@MPF_AGUNDIPSHT They literally came to power because of the death and destruction brought to Cambodia by US bombing. The former Soviet Union provided aid to Cambodia when no one gave a fuck and people were starving to death and dieing of simple things like diarrhea. Vietnam fought the Khmer. Watch John Pilger documentary of the time. He made several specifically on Cambodia.
Rich San3 күн бұрын
@Frank Basile LOL I was a black belt since I was 10 yrs old. I'm 43. I prefer Mixed Martial Arts. Rodtang was Choked out by Mighty Mouse and Rodtang is a Beast. Just goes to show you need to be well rounded in both stand up and on the ground if you expect to defend yourself effectively. If A good Jui Jitsu or Catch wrestler gets his hands on you you're done. And I mean a Jui Jitsu Or Catch wrestler who is also trained in Mui Thai , Karate or Kung Fu.
RABBIT HOLE7 күн бұрын
@Azert Azerty Colonization doesn't exist,only weak minded consumed by victimhood miscreants like you spout that bullshit,Strong survive,every nation is the same,
Frank Basile7 күн бұрын
I hear what you're saying about the honor and respect. That's great, I agree! I was a black belt by the time I was 10 yrs old and I felt like karate was too stiff, robotic and restrictive. Practicing Routines and katas that lead nowhere. Bruce Lee was right. Sure I could knock someone out with a side kick or straight punch to the head but I found taking the best of every style and making my own style was far more effective. I got into boxing. Grappling/Jui Jitsu. Muay Thai. Kung Fu. Etc I've never had to use it on a person in my life. It is strictly for self defense. Last resort. It Exercises my Mind, body, and Spirt.
RABBIT HOLE9 күн бұрын
Very interesting noticed
Nicola Hall9 күн бұрын
Always one of my favorites:)
Jesse SmithАй бұрын
Ufc needs a new karate master to take over for a bit: old school needs a revival
JolskieWolskieАй бұрын
Pretty cool. I hope they keep the updates flowing.
Jimmy JamzАй бұрын
loved his fights
Douglas CowleАй бұрын
Karate Has an Exact, precise and sharp pointed attack. That's how machida can win with KO.
AdriantologyАй бұрын
What can I say... a true master he allways be forewer and allways is my humble opinion
I have so much respect for this man taking his father's teachings and sharing his respect for them with the world. I'm moved by his dedication and discipline. Truly a legend.
I saw him fight live twice. He was one of 5 of my favourite figters. At the time he was my favourite. How fickle this reads. He is a legend. Thank you for the fights. Thank you producing this video. Goosebumps
***True love = the love of God!*** God himself went to the cross for you out of love for you as a human being Philippians 2:5-8
Agree
The man that proved karate could be efficient against mma. WHAT A LIVING LEGEND.
Amazing fighter. But he did not move as a karate practitioner. Mostly boxing and kicking. Therefore, kickboxer.
@jake halle looks like its just someone who dose karate happens to be good in MMA aswell dont seem to have much to do with karate at all
@Newbie4Hire All of the mawashi gyuri (round house) and mygeri (Front) kicks are straight out of Karate! And how many straight punches did you see? Both choke-zuki (straight punch) and gyaku-zuki (Reverse Punch) for knockouts? All of those are straight out of Karate. And if you didn't recognize that, you never studied Karate!
did he though? He barely used any karate in his fights.
effective, not efficient
FOI UM GRANDE LUTADOR, MERECE O NOSSO RESPEITO LYOTO MACHIDA. salve de angola
What a character , strong personality.True role model. The most impressing to me is the way he never excuses , always respectful, accepts questionable decisions like a man no complaint. Back to grinding. I would give him my deepest and longest bow if i would ever meet him.
What I find most interesting about Machida is the culture combo he represents - a humble Japanese discipline mixed with a brazen Brazilian fire. Truly a master in every aspect. God bless you Lyoto Machida.
I thought Karate was chinese not japanese.
Today's stupidest "woke".. statement. "The more you know"... .
@DigiMeth just a little fact for you, the highest population of Japanese people outside of Japan is actually in Brazil so having a half Brazilian and half Japanese person is actually a lot more common than you may think.
@Umami Papi The only thing weird is finding a persons Race more interesting than their accomplishments.
@Melted nostrils Born without nostrils Weirdo.
Though he was sometimes criticized as a counter striker, it was fun to watch his excellent timing and precision. I remember watching him on his rise to L-H champ. I liked how he reinforced the spirit of MA in MMA.
So much respect for Lyoto. Also love how much respect he shows for his opponents.
Certainly one of the best fighters of his time, classy, humble and technical as hell. It was a pleasure to see him fight. Thank you, Lyotto
I loved how his opponents would get so frustrated because they couldn't touch him. He was so elusive and his counters laser sharp. One of my all time favorite fighters for sure. Much respect Dragon
"Persist, because adversaries will be there along the entire way. Not only in your competition, but in your life. Sometimes it seems like you're not going to make it, but you keep going. That's the warrior's way" More words to live by ♥
Persist might better be said "gently insist". It is the gentle pressure that causes all to yield.
Like Ukraine !
I don't watch stuff like this often but I can tell he's something different from most. Very quick on switching up his style and very quick on using any opportunity to dive in going straight for the head. A lot of others seem to hit once and see how effective it was and land a lot of hits on the back of the head. He lands a hit and if he thinks it was a good one without observing first just dives in with a flurry of blows with great precision to the the front of the head.
He was the reason i got into the ufc, seeing his story displayed like this is enlightening 🔥🔥
@Theo Dutra no but you are. 'He was the reason I got into the Ufc." Maybe you actually are in the UFC and have taken too many hits. Are you reading the top comment in the thread?
@Shane Reeves he said he got into it as in acquired a taste for it. Are you dense?
@Theo Dutra what didn’t you understand? I'll make it clear If you have to post about it on KZhead, you know, tell everybody that has NO WAY of confirming it it's probably a story. People in prison love to tell stories. One of the best, most prolific stories is how they are MMA fighters on the outside. In reality they are strung out tweakers who have burned their families. In a context like this, I'm skeptical.
@Shane Reeves what the fuck are you trying to say bruv?
Lol. Did you just get out of prison? Lol. A third of the guys in prison are in the UFC. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Cringe bro
16:48 What a legend! He was not hiding his shock and immediately said he got his ass whooped! 🙏
Much respect for his career and accomplishments.
What a warrior!! Nothing to be ashamed about in this career or way of combat. I'm sure his Father would be proud of his son. Great video, really enjoyed it.
When I was doing MMA all my fights were a first round knock out, no matter how big or small my opponent was. The only reason I quit was because I was sick of getting knocked out in the first round every fight.
I just love classy athletes. He went out, did the stuff and respected his craft and his opponents.
If you've never had a friend that had this kind of fighting talent allow you to join him in a friendly sparing match where they hold back any knockout blows, you'll soon realize why these guys are BAD ASS!! I had that opportunity when I was young (24) and in awesome shape. My buddy who had some serious fighting training/skills but was much smaller than I offered to show me his skills after I gave him a bit of friendly shit. I soon realized that could have knocked me out in the first few seconds. Instead, he showed just how fast he was by tapping me around the jaw and midsection and I couldn't block more than one punch (at best) he was so fast, and I couldn't touch him!! I finally had to laugh I felt so out of my league, and he smiled back with a told you so smile. LOL.
God bless you Lyoto ! Thanks for your wisdom and example through your martial art
I wonder how much a monster he would have been,going middle weight years earlier,but overall he definitely have a legacy that is gonna be respected for many years to come
Nothing but respect to Lyoto Machida, not only humble but respectful, and big ups to Rampage for geniunly accepting that he got his ass wooped, shows the good humble side and gave credit where credit was due, Rampage definitley earned my respect today lol. Lyoto Machida is amazing to say the least.
Machida has always been in my top 3 for the UFC video games. They really make sure you know his neck/head kicks are lethal in those games.
I will always remember Lyoto for his kicks. They honestly look like a simple tap that sent people to the ground.
AND the KNEES!!!
*The ETERNAL GOD would do anything for you!! Even out of love for you he went to the cross as a human!!* Philippians 2:5-8
Crocop was the best tho. As far as leg kicks go
Apparently he is still going to fight at 43 years old.
It is a traditional snap kick to the head. just how a snapping whipping punch hurts more than a push punch.
I like how in several matches he did not "finish" his opponent because he saw he didn't have to. Holding back this much says a lot about his principles.
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My thoughts EXACTLY
That is why I hated Tito Ortiz as a fighter. He did the opposite of this. He is a terrible blemish and chipped tooth on the face of MMA. It is satisfying to see Machida defeat him.
so true.
"Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. No excuses. He was better then me, and deserved victory. " Words of a good, humble man.
i will never understand how u can trashtalk somebody who just kicked ur ass. dude, if he is so trash what does it make you? :F
Say what you will - and I do - This is class, personified. - A TRUE warrior, in every sense of the word. - Machida - A name for honor.
Very impressive fighter... super tenacious Sometimes he really was on point with his timing
This guy has been my MMA hero since high school.
He is the most humble ufc fighter to ever fight!
He has always been one of my favorites. Such an interesting style.
Much respect for Lyoto and the Machida family!
29:57 this is incredible.... he just lets his attacking opponent run into his elbow!!! 😲
Back when I watched UFC Lyoto the Dragon Machida was one of my top favorite fighters. I liked BJ Penn alot too.
Hands down my favorite fighter of all time!!!
Karate works when properly applied to full contact combat. This is true for everything. What is needed is for traditional martial arts to come completely into the full contact sparring and competition areas then we will see a lot more diversity. Point based and low contact competition is the issue.
He’s my absolute favorite. Stephen Thompson is my 2nd. Two class act extremely amazing athletes. 🌟🌟🌟 Your videos are FANTASTIC.
Any tool in the hands of a master can do incredible things
My favorite fighter of all time the dragon will always be a legend...
true champion held his head high the whole time :) much respect!
A+ video. Machida has always been one of my absolute favorite martial artist.
Great video. Such a humble and classy champion.
He’s definitely, my favorite fighter!
Somemthing about this kept bringing tears to my eyes. Awesome story.
9:05 that was brutal ive never seen anyone take so many knees to the face and still stand
One of the goats. One of my all time favorites. Lives up to his name, The Dragon.. Flys around a bit. Gets the lay the land. Spits a fire ball here and there.....Then when he's figured out the lay of the land and has had enough he swoops in and burns your entire village to the fucking ground lol.
A true good story and I'll never forget he was one of my idols back in 2004 end up.
RESPECTS TO YOU SIR 💪🏾💖💯
Yeah! Thank you Mashida Sensei, for proving that traditional karatedo training is not a joke. Kata has a purpose. It's not a "dance". Everything in kata has a purpose. Aside from kata, karatedo has other teachings not seen by lower-ranked students.
As much as I love Machida, watching Shogun knock him out is still super cathartic.
Literally one of my top 5 fighters of all time
That bow of respect and chivalry 🥲
The one thing I have learned about Karate is that it is only used as self defense. But if you are willingly going into the ring looking to knock the other person out, isn't that breaking the rules of Karate?
NGL he was one of my favorites when I watched UFC. I was a fan of his fighting and root for him I ever saw him fighting.
What an inspirational man
Respect & Honour. My favourite fighter.
They all say “There's levels to this”, Lyoto is masters level. Regardless of discipline.
This is what the martial arts are all about. The philosophical part of the fighting art itself. Both sides have to be learned for a well rounded practitioner.
As long as you keep the definition of karate loose-y goose-y it’s very effective in mma. You don’t see them bang it out directly in front of each other very often
Mad respect!
I don't know why people let channels like these fool them. Martial arts like Karate *have* to be supplemental to be effective. Even one of the most famous users of Wing Chun in MMA admits that he has to supplement it with practical martial arts that won't immediately get him trounced by kickboxers and BJJ practitioners.
Don't know anything about him as a man but as a fighter I always found him to be one of the absolute most respectable in the ring. A true role model to be used to show the youth about honorable fighting.
at 18:52 How can you win against three equally strong opponents? That's insane!
Legend 👏
the fight with rashad was crazy. that dude folded on impact. that's a clean ko
Masterpiece. THanks for this video!
he was so good at the counter. hed lure them in and make them over commit and hed take them out. it was crazy
Much respect to Rampage because he knew he had gotten beaten ,and didn't agree with them letting him win. Good guy ,and real man. Good fighter as well!
Rampage was a fucking legend, Yeah. Just a real dude.
Hold up wait a second are you telling me this guy is still fighting?
Ahh but does he ever do the "Crane Kick" - we need to know! Seriously though, the way the backs of these guys heads crack down when knocked cold should be a warning to anyone who thinks it's a good/fun idea to knock someone out in the street without a very good reason. Imagine that on something hard - and the prison sentence.
I was so sad when he lost to shogun loved this guy
I miss the days of respectful, reserved fighters!!! Real men who are adults and don't act like tantrum throwing children!!!
Lyoto was my all time favorite fighter.
Lyoto Machida is an excellent fighter, disciplined, focused, makes perfect adjustments and is well prepared to fight anyone. He's had a great example and teacher, his father to guide him along the way. He made a solid decision that paid off and proved that traditional martial arts can still be very effective when applied properly even when he had to go against his sensei and father's advice. But what I like the most about this fighter, this man, is his humbleness and overall respect for others. I could honestly say that Lyoto Machida is my all time favorite fighter. Continued success and blessings to you Brazilian Dragon!
There’s a new champ in town.. Servey Pavlovich
He came from the best era of UFC. No drama and social media circus. Just amazing fights and title runs.
true facts
@Armando Rodriguez no drama? Lmaooo there was still plenty of drama at this time.
@Deen Kashim The fighters made more off sponsors then than they do with the venum sponsorship
@Joe Pace Are you unaware brain damage can happen from being hit on any part of the head not just the back.
@Eizbear 00 if ifs and buts were candy and nuts...
Shotokan all day long. Machida - huge respect!
This guy is really good.👍
Machida said that Jones "can't fight me standing". Jones was on another level, Machida never stood a chance.
True mastery & true Class.
See even a pro fighter can be shocked into letting someone he knows hit him hard in the face a few times and freeze up not knowing what to do when its not how they normally treat you.
Such an brilliant fighter and video about him!
Epic video much respect!
i had no idea that the dragon was so qualified before entering the UFC. man...his resume is up there with the GOATs.
What an UTTER UTTER CHAMPION! LONG LIVE REAL Martial Arts!
Out of the ring, one of the coolest nicest guys ever. I've met him a couple of times. Always has time for everyone and smiling. I feel like I am more informed about Lyoto's career now. Thank you for posting this. I really enjoyed the watch.
May the peace of Allah be with you
nice of him to bow goodbye to his defeated opponent as their soul exits their body and begins to ascend
"Above all, you must first beat yourself" - 🤔. 👊🏼🥋
His fight against Jackson and him saying “he whooped my ass and I’m ashamed of this decision” shows a ton of respect to the fighter
He didn’t say he was ashamed of the decision
And im a fan of the Jackson persona, he is funny and arrogant, i would never expect him admitting getting his ass kicked
But..he still lost.
He should not have fought tho, it was for the title belt no way in hell would anybody put the belt on the line if they weren't ready, not even Tyson! Any other fight, fine by me.
I guess we can learn from this, that chasing the Top is always a bad idea because you won't be able to maintain it permanently. Basically no Champion ever really did.
Right on. I practiced shotokan for 4 years.
Great fighter.
He was as good in karate as Khabib was in wrestling
Being a Shotokan Karate-Do Sensei most of my 77 Years, the value of Karate to me has been priceless. I believe Karate especialy helped me while I served with the US Army in Vietnam (505th PIR 82nd Airborne Division). I sincerely Thank Mr. Layoto Machida, and his outstanding Father, Sensei Machida, for upholding the honor, and highest Traditions of Shotokan, and all other traditional Karate Ryu (Styles). Again, my heartfelt Thank You to the great Machida Family. Domo Arigato Gozaimashita. Osu!
@MPF_AGUNDIPSHT They literally came to power because of the death and destruction brought to Cambodia by US bombing. The former Soviet Union provided aid to Cambodia when no one gave a fuck and people were starving to death and dieing of simple things like diarrhea. Vietnam fought the Khmer. Watch John Pilger documentary of the time. He made several specifically on Cambodia.
@Frank Basile LOL I was a black belt since I was 10 yrs old. I'm 43. I prefer Mixed Martial Arts. Rodtang was Choked out by Mighty Mouse and Rodtang is a Beast. Just goes to show you need to be well rounded in both stand up and on the ground if you expect to defend yourself effectively. If A good Jui Jitsu or Catch wrestler gets his hands on you you're done. And I mean a Jui Jitsu Or Catch wrestler who is also trained in Mui Thai , Karate or Kung Fu.
@Azert Azerty Colonization doesn't exist,only weak minded consumed by victimhood miscreants like you spout that bullshit,Strong survive,every nation is the same,
I hear what you're saying about the honor and respect. That's great, I agree! I was a black belt by the time I was 10 yrs old and I felt like karate was too stiff, robotic and restrictive. Practicing Routines and katas that lead nowhere. Bruce Lee was right. Sure I could knock someone out with a side kick or straight punch to the head but I found taking the best of every style and making my own style was far more effective. I got into boxing. Grappling/Jui Jitsu. Muay Thai. Kung Fu. Etc I've never had to use it on a person in my life. It is strictly for self defense. Last resort. It Exercises my Mind, body, and Spirt.
Very interesting noticed
Always one of my favorites:)
Ufc needs a new karate master to take over for a bit: old school needs a revival
Pretty cool. I hope they keep the updates flowing.
loved his fights
Karate Has an Exact, precise and sharp pointed attack. That's how machida can win with KO.
What can I say... a true master he allways be forewer and allways is my humble opinion
The dragon is a legend
He's a sniper plain and simple