Champion Lyoto Machida vs. Shogun Rua Light-Heavyweight Championship

Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida

Age: 31

6’1” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 16-0  
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank #1

Last 3 Fights-

UFC Win over Shogun Rua decision (Defended UFC Belt)

UFC Win over Rashad Evans ko (won UFC LHW Belt)

UFC Win over Thiago Silva ko

Notes- Member of Team Black House.  Trained in Machida Karate from founder and father Yoshizo Machida.  3^rd-dan black belt in Shotokan, Bjj black belt, trained in Thailand, and started training in Sumo at 12 years old.  Undefeated defending UFC Champion.  The Mozart of MMA.

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua

Age: 28

6’1” 205 lbs.
Overall Record 18-4   
Lightsoutmma Light-Heavyweight Rank #2

Last 3 Fights-

UFC Loss to Lyoto Machida decision (for UFC belt)

UFC Win over Chuck Liddell tko

UFC Win over Mark Coleman tko

Notes- Trains with Universidade da Luta in Brazil.  Bjj black belt.  2005 Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Champion.  Began Muay Thai and Bjj at 15 years old.  Awarded 2005 Fighter of The Year.  Only loss in almost 4 years in Pride was due to breaking his arm in a freak accident.  #1 or #2 ranked Light-Heavyweight fighter in the world for past 7 years.  Missed all of 2008 with knee surgeries.  Granted a rematch after close title fight with UFC Champ Lyoto Machida.  Smart fighter with all the skills in the world, a living legend in Mixed Martial Arts at only 28 years old.