Lyoto Machida is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and remains undefeated. He defeated the previously undefeated Rashad Evans on May 23, 2009, to capture the belt. He also holds notable victories over Thiago Silva, Tito Ortiz, Rich Franklin, B.J. Penn, Sokoudjou and Stephan Bonnar.
Machida, a karate and BJJ practitioner, is a very well rounded MMA fighter known for his unorthodox, elusive style and impregnable defensive ability.
