Dan Henderson vs Lyoto Machida
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Dan Henderson vs Lyoto Machida: Matchup Breakdown
Dan Henderson is 9-9 in the Middleweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Lyoto Machida is 16-8 at Light Heavyweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Lyoto Machida leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche on Feb 23, 2013, won by Lyoto Machida by Decision - Split in round 3.
Lyoto Machida holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,099 to 845. Career peaks are 1,078 for Dan Henderson and 1,279 for Lyoto Machida. Dan Henderson has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 9 victories, a 44.4% finish rate. Lyoto Machida has 7 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 50.0% of the time.
Dan Henderson stands 5' 11" with a reach of 74" and fights orthodox. Lyoto Machida is 6' 1" with a reach of 74", southpaw. Their reach is identical. Dan Henderson is 56, Lyoto Machida is 48.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Dan Henderson has landed 495 significant strikes at 45.0% accuracy with 14 takedowns and 29:13 of control time. Lyoto Machida has landed 716 at 51.7% with 14 takedowns and 44:41 of control.
Dan Henderson has 3 title fights (0 won) against 5 (2 won) for Lyoto Machida. They share 5 common opponents: Vitor Belfort, Gegard Mousasi, Mauricio Rua, Rashad Evans, Quinton Jackson.
Have Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida fought before?
Yes. Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida have fought once in the UFC. Lyoto Machida won by split decision at UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche on February 23, 2013.
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Who has more UFC wins, Dan Henderson or Lyoto Machida?
Lyoto Machida has more UFC wins: 16 to 9. Dan Henderson's UFC record is 9-9; Lyoto Machida's is 16-8.
KO/TKO wins: Dan Henderson 4, Lyoto Machida 7. Submission wins: Dan Henderson 0, Lyoto Machida 1.
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Who is taller, Dan Henderson or Lyoto Machida?
Lyoto Machida is taller at 6'1", to Dan Henderson's 5'11" (2 inches). Both have a 74-inch reach.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.