Fight Night New Jersey: Why I Fight - Lyoto Machida

Former UFC light heavyweight champion talks about his family's rich history in martial arts and where he got the motivation to become a professional fighter. Machida, now fighting at middleweight, faces Luke Rockhold at Fight Night New Jersey.

[istrongfitness]

"I fight because I like to fight"


-best quote of 2015

[shogunrua]

Lyoto improved his Engish a lot. Just makes him even more appealing to everyone. One of my favorite fighter.

[shumi]

What a man! Easily one of my favorites in the UFC.

[mrcauduro]

Lyoto Machida such a beautiful warrior!

[FallMatic]

This guy right here I have the most respect for him always a true fighter I hope he wins he deserves at least one more shot at the title but Rockhold aint NO JOKE he is also as elite as they get this match is one for the ages Can't Wait

[SpacemanXC]

Lyoto might not be the best in the world, but god fucking damnit, I respect him the most.

[jhaziv]

Machida sounds like he's reading a prophecy

[jptothetree]

Extremely talented and humble; a true professional for the sport. Wish more were like him!

[ProphetofDoom]

A true martial arts legend and a warrior!  Will watch every Machida fight until he retires, the guy is just amazing.

[swiatlowiekuiste]

"Why I fight? I not know. Is normal." - Anderson Silva

[Lboot]

He's my hero and will always be my hero. His father and brothers helped him in his path. He'll make a great comeback. OsSSSS OSSS

[josefaolivares]

Such a legend and also improved his English skills . I'm rooting for Lyoto

[doobsnack]

Nothing but just respect for this guy right here.

[jotacpp]

One of the most respecful fighters of the world. Go Dragon!

[Ipad]

I want to see rockhold fight weidman but I don't want machida to lose this fight..

[OfficeDaily]

Lyoto is a natural fighter. He is fluid and relax. He is just a unique fighter.

[dothemath]

Machida is the coolest fighter, if he's champ or not, you're watching a legend when he fights. He lasted longer with Weidman than Silva did in 2 fights, and he just destroys everyone else he's fought at middleweight. And he's always taking English classes, just getting better everywhere!

[ТеймурСалимов-ви]

Honestly, I feel like Machida is going to take it, but I wanna see Weidman vs Rockhold

[keepsix]

Machida is one of the best, fought the best and still fighting the best ... Machida by K.O 2nd round

[scawfan]

IF Lyoto can finish, he'll get the winner Weidman Belfort. Just winning won't do much but maybe give him a #1 contender bout with Jacare after he runs through Camozzi. If Rockhold can just beat Machida on the other hand, he doesn't even have to finish, he'll be next in line for the title.