MMA Guide: Top 7 Greatest Brazilian UFC fighters ever!

6. Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida. Photo via Instagram (@lyotomachidafw)

• MMA record: 26-12
• UFC title defenses: 1
• Key wins: Maurício Rua, Rashad Evans

With his karate-based style, Lyoto Machida won the hearts of many MMA fans as he fought his way to a UFC title shot.

Machida was undefeated when he made his UFC debut in February 2007. Two years and six straight wins later, he won the light heavyweight title as an unbeaten fighter, with a record of 15-0, as he knocked out Rashad Evans in the second round.

During his long and successful career, ”The Dragon” faced some of the best fighters that ever lived. His resume includes the likes of Quinton Jackson, Maurício Rua, Jon Jones, Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, Yoel Romero and Vitor Belfort, just to name a few!