Lyoto Machida vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

Main Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Dec 29, 2007
W
Machida defeats Sokoudjou
L
Submission, Arm Triangle Choke 4:20 Round 2 of 3, 9:20 Total
"The Dragon"
vs.
Submission 4:20 R2
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Fighter Comparison

11-0-0

Climbed to 12-0
Pro
Record
4-1-0

Fell to 4-2
-105
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-116
(Near Even)

Brazil
Nation

Cameroon
Los Angeles
California
Fights out of
Encinitas
California
29
+6 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 23
+8 mos, 1 week, 4 days
204.0 lbs
(92.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
205.0 lbs
(93.0 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
78.0"
(198cm)
Black House MMA Gym Team Quest Encinitas

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 79

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 79: Nemesis
  • Date: Saturday 12.29.2007
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Machida Disclosed Pay: $60,000
  • Sokoudjou Disclosed Pay: $40,000
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