Inoki vs. Machida: Tale of the Tape

Lyoto Machida
Height: 6'1
Weight: 205 lbs.
74 in. reach, Southpaw stance
3rd Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate, Black Belt Brazilian Jiujitsu

Nicknamed "The Dragon," you'll struggle to find someone who's more well-balanced or as technically inclined as Lyoto Machida. He can just about do it all: striking, grappling, and submissions are no strangers to him. His unique "Machida Karate" was led hom to 17 victories, six knockouts, two submissions, and nine decisions.

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Kanji "Antonio" Inoki
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220 lbs.
Shoot wrestling, Hook Wrestling, Kansuiryu Karate

Considered a pioneer of modern MMA fighting, Antonio Inoki was a dominant figure in Japanese professional wrestling for a great many years, including the founding of Japan's biggest promotion, New Japan Pro Wrestling. He also participated in several mixed-skills fights, and was one of the founders of Kansuiryu Karate, one of the few styles to utilize full-contact training. In retirement, he began promoting and managing up-and-coming MMA fighters, including a young Lyoto Machida.

So what's going to happen when these two titans collide? Find out tomorrow, only on Athletes and Eras!
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