Positivity helps produce better results. —Lyoto Machida

Sometimes everything is going to be dark in your life, but it doesn't matter, you have to walk and believe that you can find the light. —Lyoto Machida

"It's not a defeat nor an obstacle that is going to get in the way of our dream, my dream continues, the journey continues" —Lyoto Machida

 

The good point is when you combine excitement and calm together. —Lyoto Machida

"To be happy is very important to do a great performance, because you have to be comfortable; your mind has to be clear." —Lyoto Machida

"There's always pressure but I change that pressure into motivation." —Lyoto Machida

"I believe a lot in what I do and in my work. I believe in me." —Lyoto Machida

"I try to clear my mind of everything, I try to think of nothing. I just let my body act, the body can take control and do what it’s trained to do" -Lyoto Machida

“The pressure is always there... I just have got to go out there and enjoy my moment and do my best.” -Lyoto Machida

"The samurai always has to rise and move on, because new challenges will come" -Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida

Before a fight I empty my mind. Every fighter is able to lose. It is not a big thing. You have to accept what comes and remain calm. -Lyoto Machida

I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer -Lyoto Machdia

I am not the biggest, the brightest, or the best, but it's all about breaking the spirit of whoever is in front of me. -Lyoto Machida

Lyoto Machida's father's lesson to him

UFC 173: Lyoto Machida earned title shot with persistent, positivity, and attitude

In August 2013, Lyoto Machida sustained a close decision loss to Phil Davis. Machida was crushed as he felt he had won the fight and with the defeat lost his chance to get another chance to fight for the light-heavyweight belt. It was definitely a big blow to Machida, but he kept the unrelenting spirit inside him of positivity and decided to make a change.

Machida decided to drop down to 185 and knocked out Mark Munoz with a head kick in his debut at middleweight in October 2013. Then in February of this year he defeated Gegard Mousasi. As luck would have it for Machida, Vitor Belfort was dropped off the fight with Chris Weidman and allowed Machida to jump in and fight Weidman for the UFC middleweight title in May 2014 at UFC 174.
 Within 7 months of that defeat at the hands of Phil Davis, Machida was able to get a title shot. In that same span of time. Oddly enough, Phil Davis hasn't even fougth a single time yet since defeating Machida.

It just goes to show you that with a very positive mindset, making adjustments, and taking action and opportunities, you can turn a seemingly "negative" event and lead forward to much greener pastures. In just over 4 months of debuting at middleweight, Machida earned a shot at making history in becoming a two-divisional champion in the UFC. If Machida pulls off the win at UFC 173, it would have taken him just 7 months from his debut at 185 to earn the belt. A testament to his skill, will, and mindset.

Lyoto Machida on going for his dreams

Lyoto Machida's Twitter account has the following inspiring quote:
I'm just a regular guy that had a dream and ran for it.

Uriah Hall training with Lyoto Machida at Blackhouse

Uriah Hall said that he was shopping around for a new camp after the finale of The Ultimate Fighter. He has tried out of different teams such as the Reign Training Center and is also trying out Blackhouse in Brazil, training with former UFC light-heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida.

 

Quotes on Not Quitting

Quotes on not giving up:

 

Lyoto Machida and Gunnar Nelson on Emptying your Mind

Fighters such as Lyoto Machida and Gunnar Nelson, try and empty their mind before fights and not think of anything. At that point they just let their training shine forth and allow their body to do what it practiced for weeks leading up to the event.

They enter into the Mushin state, which is "no mind" translated from Japanese.

Lyoto Machida: I dont fear my opponent

Lyoto Machida on his opponents:

I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer

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