A biography for Lyoto Machidahasn’t been written yet.
“I have no control of life. I have to prepare myself for any situation.”
“I don't like to rush things.”
“If you have a dream in your life, go hard. It's possible.”
“If you want to get to the top, you can't say you won't fight this one or that one. You have to be open to fight the best.”
“I loss that fight to Phil Davis, but I'm not convinced on that fight. Because it wasn't fair for me. I'd like to do another fight.”
“We must recognize our opponents' merits.”
“I like to empty my mind and focus on developing my abilities in training.”
“I always go there to put on a fight knowing that my opponent is well prepared and will do his best. That's the challenge that motivates me.”
“I don't fight without being prepared, even when I lose.”
“When I prepare for a fight, I never expect it to be easy. I believe that that would create a chance for me to not give my best in the Octagon.”
“My main objective is always the belt.”
“Even if you win, or you lose, you have to respect your opponent.”
“Learning is constant. I learn something new every day.”
“Fighting in Bellator is a dream come true for me.”
“I tried all my life to be a champion.”
“I have a great run in the UFC.”
“Only because you moved forwards, it doesn't mean you were effective. Sometimes it's the wrong criteria to be used.”