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Dan Henderson vs Lyoto Machida

Dan Henderson is 32-15-0; Lyoto Machida is 24-8-0. Dan Henderson is 8 years older than Lyoto Machida. Lyoto Machida is 2" · 5 cm taller than Dan Henderson. They have met once: Dan Henderson 0, Lyoto Machida 1.

Dan Henderson
United States
Dan Henderson
“Hendo” · 32-15-0
UDTKOTKO
Met once
Lyoto Machida
Brazil
Lyoto Machida
“The Dragon” · 24-8-0
TKOUDSD
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Style & credentials

Dan Henderson
Greco-Roman WrestlingFreestyle Wrestling
  • —Black belt · BJJ
  • 2011Strikeforce Light Heavyweight ChampionshipStrikeforce
  • 2007Pride Middleweight Championship (205 lb)Pride Fighting Championships
  • 2005Pride Welterweight Championship (183 lb)Pride Fighting Championships
Camp · Team Quest · Gresham, Oregon / Temecula, California, US
Lyoto Machida
KarateOtherBJJ
  • 1991Black belt · KarateYoshizo Machida
  • 2009UFC Light Heavyweight ChampionshipUFC
  • 2001Champion · Pan American Karate Championship
  • 2000Runner-up · Brazilian Sumo Championship115 kg
Camp · Machida Karate / Machida Academy · Brazil and Los Angeles, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

62%
Head
50%
16%
Body
27%
21%
Leg
22%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Dan Hendersonlast 18 fights
50%29%21%
Lyoto Machidalast 24 fights
71%12%16%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Dan Henderson· from fights outside the UFC Lyoto Machida· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.552.51
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dan Henderson · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersLyoto Machida · Below avg · better than 23% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.361.62
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dan Henderson · Average · better than 51% of UFC fightersLyoto Machida · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.090.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dan Henderson · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersLyoto Machida · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
43%64%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dan Henderson · Good · better than 61% of UFC fightersLyoto Machida · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
63%76%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dan Henderson · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersLyoto Machida · Good · better than 78% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Dan Henderson · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersLyoto Machida · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.55
Strikes landed / min
2.51
3.36
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.62
1.09 / 2.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.73 / 1.1
43%
Takedown accuracy
64%
63%
Takedown defence
76%
1:37
Control time / fight
1:52
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Dan Henderson18 UFC fights · 526 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
32%167/637
2%11/22
17%87/110
Clinch
13%71/133
10%54/60
5%25/26
Ground
17%89/145
4%21/21
0%1/1
Lyoto Machida24 UFC fights · 716 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
30%218/640
21%153/234
19%138/189
Clinch
5%38/70
5%39/43
2%12/14
Ground
15%104/176
1%4/4
1%10/14

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Dan HendersonLyoto Machida

Frequently asked questions

Have Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche (Sat, Feb 23, 2013), where Lyoto Machida won by Split Decision.

What are the records of Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida?

Dan Henderson is 32-15-0 and Lyoto Machida is 24-8-0.

Who has the longer reach, Dan Henderson or Lyoto Machida?

Neither. Both have a 74" · 188 cm reach.

Who is taller, Dan Henderson or Lyoto Machida?

Lyoto Machida is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Dan Henderson stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Dan Henderson or Lyoto Machida?

Dan Henderson is 56 and Lyoto Machida is 48.

Who has more finishes, Dan Henderson or Lyoto Machida?

Dan Henderson has 18 wins inside the distance (18 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Lyoto Machida has 13 wins (11 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).

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