Lyoto Machida is one of mixed martial arts' most respected figures, a former UFC light heavyweight champion who has always conducted himself with an understated dignity not usually associated with a ...

Former lightweight champion Vitor Belfort announced his retirement Saturday after losing to former champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 224. Belfort was knocked out by Machida in the second round of their ...

Lyoto Machida is the real life embodiment of "The Karate Kid." In what ultimately served as Vitor Belfort's final fight, Machida sent him out as a victim of another spectacular front kick knockout ...

With most of the sports world shut down for an indefinite period, we're looking for creative ways to help fill the void. This is part of a new series documenting the favorite fighters of The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. This article is more than 8 years old. Former UFC Light ...

The main talking point in the MMA community going into Fight Night 30 was the fact that Lyoto Machida, former light heavyweight champion, was heading to middleweight to fight friend and occasional ...

On Friday, Chael Sonnen returns to the light heavyweight division for the first time since he scored a decision win over Wanderlei Silva in the main event of Bellator 180. Sonnen’s opponent in the ...

Fans love Lyoto Machida. His respectful demeanor has marked him a true celebrity in today’s mixed martial arts scene. In a sport cluttered with “bad guys,” we need the occasional hero. “The Dragon” ...