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Lyoto Machida

(1978) Rikishi Brazil

124 quotes in 401 categories

A martial artist who says he trains karate with his family at 5:30 A.M. He talks about how the sport changes quickly, so he must stay ready for new challenges and keep his technique and drive sharp. He adds that his main goal is the belt and that he never fears an opponent, seeing each fight as a new challenge to conquer.

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Lyoto Machida is a rikishi from Brazil, best known for Machida Karate-Do Mixed Martial Arts Techniques.

Quick Facts About Lyoto Machida

Born: May 30, 1978
Nationality: Brazil
Profession: Rikishi
Notable works: Machida Karate-Do Mixed Martial Arts Techniques

About Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Carvalho Machida is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title challenger. He most recently competed in Bellator MMA in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions.

Quotes by Lyoto Machida

I've always worked hard and stayed focused.

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Every fight is a little bit different.

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I don't believe in ideal places for a fight.

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Positivity helps produce better results.

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We must recognize our opponents' merits.

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I won't cling to the past.

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Every fight has taught me something.

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Every fight is a new story, a new training camp.

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If you don't give up, eventually you will break the cycle and you will overcome any obstacle.

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My philosophy is the same as a Samurai: To hit without getting hit.

Inspirational

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Hard moments can happen with anyone. And these are the situations that you have to overcome.

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I like to be busy and fight many times a year and showcase all my potentials.

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I have no control of life. I have to prepare myself for any situation.

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I'm a professional, and I focus on one fight at a time.

Fight

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A fight is a fight, and you never know what is going to happen until you start fighting.

Fight

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I'm just a regular guy that had a dream and ran for it.

Dream

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I feel that not only have I been out there promoting my style of karate, but just promoting the traditional martial arts,…

Art

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Every time you achieve a dream, you must set another one. Because that will strengthen your path. Or you will become dead,…

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Before a fight I empty my mind. Every fighter is able to lose. It is not a big thing. You have to…

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When I prepare for a fight, I never expect it to be easy. I believe that that would create a chance for…

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Brock Lesnar is a big challenge for me because he's a big guy: very, very strong, very, very powerful, very, very fast.…

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The way I stand and my posture really complicates my opponents; they don't understand it and don't know what to do about.…

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Fighting in Brazil is always great because you're close to the fans. It's a good energy on fight day: during the open…

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I'm a real martial artist, my father always taught me that some way I have to train every day, no matter what…

Art

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Meditation plays a big role in my life. Meditation fortifies my spirit, improves my focus, my desire. When I fight I try…

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One of my brothers teaches karate at our gym and also handles the administrative side of the gym. My other brother is…

Brother

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I don't want to be in this sport just to participate. I want to be in this to win, and that's what…

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Machida Karate is for real combat. Other karate may be not for real combat because there are many rules for the competition,…

Competition

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My father was a very tough guy with me and my brothers. He wanted to teach us a lot of discipline and…

Discipline

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My father is a master in karate. He always taught me the philosophy of Karate. When I'm talking about philosophy, I mean…

Confidence

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It's very hard because the sport evolves so fast, changes so fast. So, you have to be there to see the changes…

Change

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If you lose three or four in a row, people start talking about retirement. They are not used to this sport like…

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He's a complete fighter. He has some flaws, of course, but he has a good stand up game, good takedowns and a…

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I tried all my life to be a champion.

Champion

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I never underestimate anybody.

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Fighting in Bellator is a dream come true for me.

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My main objective is always the belt.

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We always want the knockout or the submission.

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It's an honor to fight someone like Randy Couture.

Couture

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I don't like to rush things.

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