Lyoto Carvalho Machida, professionally recognized as The Dragon, is a renowned Brazilian mixed martial artist with a strong background in karate. He is currently affiliated with Bellator MMA, actively competing in the Light heavyweight division. Prior to his current stint with Bellator, Machida had a distinguished career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC),where he held the prestigious title of UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as being a formidable title challenger in the UFC Middleweight Championship.
Throughout his illustrious career, Machida has consistently demonstrated his prowess in the ring, earning him a prominent ranking in the Bellator Light Heavyweight division. As of May 11, 2021, he holds the impressive distinction of being the #6 ranked fighter in the Bellator Light Heavyweight Rankings.
