Gegard Mousasi vs Lyoto Machida

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Key Stats

Gegard MousasivsLyoto Machida
12
Fights
24
9
Wins
16
3
Losses
8
6
Finishes
8
0
Title Wins
2
0
Title Fights
5
28:01
Control Time
44:41

Striking Stats

Gegard MousasivsLyoto Machida
465
Sig. Strikes Landed
716
50.3%
Sig. Strike Acc.
51.7%
38.8
Sig. Str / Fight
29.8
2
Knockdowns
14
332
Head Strikes
360
48
Body Strikes
196
85
Leg Strikes
160

Grappling Stats

Gegard MousasivsLyoto Machida
9
Takedowns Landed
14
52.9%
Takedown Acc.
63.6%
0.8
TD / Fight
0.6
3
Sub. Attempts
8
1
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

MousasivsMachida
41 yrs
Age
48 yrs
6' 2"
Height
6' 1"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
76"
Reach
74"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
1,158
ELO Rating
1,099
1,158
Peak ELO
1,279
75.0%
Win Rate
66.7%
66.7%
Finish Rate
50.0%
133
Days / Fight
179

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

MousasivsMachida
Retired
Status
Retired
5
Win Streak
2
5
Best Streak
8
WWWWW
Last 5 (old → new)
LLLWW

Win Methods

MousasivsMachida
5 (55.6%)
KO/TKO
7 (43.8%)
1 (11.1%)
Submission
1 (6.3%)
3 (33.3%)
Decision
8 (50.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Gegard Mousasi0
–
Lyoto Machida1
L
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs MousasiDecision - Unanimous - R5
Feb 15, 2014

Common Opponents (4)

MousasivsMachida
W1W
Chris Weidman
L1L
W1W
Vitor Belfort
W1W
W1W
Dan Henderson
W1W
W1W
Mark Munoz
W1W
Who Wins?
Gegard Mousasi ProfileLyoto Machida Profile

Gegard Mousasi vs Lyoto Machida: Matchup Breakdown

Gegard Mousasi is 9-3 in the Middleweight division with a 75.0% 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 Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi on Feb 15, 2014, won by Lyoto Machida by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.

Gegard Mousasi holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,158 to 1,099. Career peaks are 1,158 for Gegard Mousasi and 1,279 for Lyoto Machida. Gegard Mousasi has 5 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Lyoto Machida has 7 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 50.0% of the time.

Gegard Mousasi stands 6' 2" with a reach of 76" and fights orthodox. Lyoto Machida is 6' 1" with a reach of 74", southpaw. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Gegard Mousasi. Gegard Mousasi is 41, Lyoto Machida is 48.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Gegard Mousasi has landed 465 significant strikes at 50.3% accuracy with 9 takedowns and 28:01 of control time. Lyoto Machida has landed 716 at 51.7% with 14 takedowns and 44:41 of control.

Gegard Mousasi has 0 title fights (0 won) against 5 (2 won) for Lyoto Machida. They share 4 common opponents: Chris Weidman, Vitor Belfort, Dan Henderson, Mark Munoz.

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Have Gegard Mousasi and Lyoto Machida fought before?

Yes. Gegard Mousasi and Lyoto Machida have fought once in the UFC. Lyoto Machida won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi on February 15, 2014.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Gegard Mousasi or Lyoto Machida?

Lyoto Machida has more UFC wins: 16 to 9. Gegard Mousasi's UFC record is 9-3; Lyoto Machida's is 16-8.

KO/TKO wins: Gegard Mousasi 5, Lyoto Machida 7. Submission wins: Gegard Mousasi 1, Lyoto Machida 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Gegard Mousasi or Lyoto Machida?

Gegard Mousasi is taller at 6'2", to Lyoto Machida's 6'1" (1 inch). Gegard Mousasi has the longer reach: 76 inches to 74.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.