Lyoto Machida Shotokan Karate background has given him a few different throws, trips and sweeps that he has incorporated into his mixed martial arts game very fluidly. In this video, we take a look at a brief history of Machida Karate and then some of his most familiar Shotokan karate style takedowns that he has used both in a karate competition and in the MMA arena.
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Machida Karate Takedowns:
Fedors Clinch Throws:
Khabibs Grappling:
Khabibs Takedowns:
Khabibs Mat Returns:
Dogbar/OverUnder Kneebar:
Leg Mount Ri