Lyoto Machida - Actor Profile

Lyoto Machida

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
32Total Films
9.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 30, 1978
Birth Place: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

About Lyoto Machida

Professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Middleweight division.

Lyoto Machida Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lyoto Machida reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Lyoto Machida's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Lyoto Machida's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains UFC on Fox 4: Shogun vs. Vera, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lyoto Machida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lyoto Machida's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Lyoto Machida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Power of Chi - Flop Similar →
2022 Bellator 281: MVP vs. Storley Self Flop Similar →
2022 Power of Chi Self Flop Similar →
2021 Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 Himself Flop Similar →
2020 Bellator 245: Davis vs. Machida II Himself Flop Similar →
2019 Bellator 228: Pitbull vs. Archuleta self Flop Similar →
2019 Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie - Flop Similar →
2018 UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 UFC Fight Night 125: Machida vs. Anders Self Average Similar →
2017 UFC Fight Night 119: Brunson vs. Machida Self Flop Similar →
2015 UFC Fight Night 70: Machida vs. Romero Self Flop Similar →
2015 UFC on Fox 15: Machida vs. Rockhold Self Flop Similar →
2014 UFC Fight Night 58: Machida vs. Dollaway Self Flop Similar →
2014 UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Tapped Out Lyoto Average Similar →
2014 UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 UFC Fight Night 30: Machida vs. Munoz Self Flop Similar →
2013 UFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie Self Hit Similar →
2013 UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche Self Hit Similar →
2012 UFC on Fox 4: Shogun vs. Vera Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida Self Hit Similar →
2011 UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields Self Hit Similar →
2010 UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida Self Hit Similar →
2010 UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2 Self Average Similar →
2009 UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun Self Hit Similar →
2009 UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida Self Average Similar →
2009 UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2 Self Average Similar →
2008 UFC 84: Ill Will Self Hit Similar →
2007 UFC 79: Nemesis Self Average Similar →
2007 UFC 76: Knockout Self Hit Similar →
2007 UFC 70: Nations Collide Self Average Similar →
2007 UFC 67: All or Nothing Self Super Hit Similar →

Lyoto Machida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lyoto Machida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lyoto Machida is "UFC on Fox 4: Shogun vs. Vera" with a rating of 9.8/10.

How many movies has Lyoto Machida acted in?

Lyoto Machida has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lyoto Machida?

Other notable films include "UFC Fight Night 36: Machida vs. Mousasi", "UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida", and "UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington".

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