The Older brother of Lyoto Machida has made a commitment to return to MMA action after a 4 year layoff from competition. Shinzo will compete against fellow countryman, Leonardo Laiola, in Bahia, Brazil at the Win Fight and Entertainment "Platinum" event in their 155 pound division. After making his debut in 2005 with a first round TKO victory, Shinzo would go on to drop his second contest via submission back in 2006 against Bryan Rafiq. However, now the older of Machida brothers can boast a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to accompany his fourth-dan black belt in Shotokan karate. Earlier this year, it was rumored that Shinzo would make his WEC debut at lightweight, but the announcement of this upcoming contest can easily put that rumorr to rest. One would imagine that if he can make a successful return to combat that a major promotional contract would surely follow should he so chose to stay active.
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: November 04, 2010 at 05:45 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Re: Chinzô Machida returning to MMA
I talked to Chinzô in August (notice the spelling of his first name, right off his business card).
He said he kept his own career on hold, in favor of being Lyoto's trainer and strategist.
He's been a black belt since 10 years old.
I suggested he consider Strikeforce or Bellator.
He said he'd look into it after UFC 123.
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: November 04, 2010 at 05:47 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Originally posted by: TheLethalLefty Date: November 04, 2010 at 11:10 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: November 04, 2010 at 11:18 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Originally posted by: ChiTownMMA Date: November 05, 2010 at 03:12 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: December 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Chinzô Machida returning to MMA
Chinzô Machida fights tonight!
WFE Platinum
15-Dec-2010
21 h local time (19 h ET)
Fiesta Bahia Hotel, Salvador, Bahia
Lightweight bout
Chinzo Machida [1-1-0] vs Leonardo Laiola [4-1-0]
www.wfe.com.br
Is there a stream for this???
Originally posted by: ChiTownMMA Date: December 15, 2010 at 12:59 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: December 15, 2010 at 04:32 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
CopperHeart said:
wolf said:
I could really care less until this guy actually proves something in the cage. How old is this guy?
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Around 31, I think.
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He's still got some time. The only reason there's a thread about him is because he's the brother of a former champ. This would happen if Matt Hughes' brother decided to get into MMA. Fact is, while has a ton of skill already because of his Martial Arts background and a solid training camp, he's still gotta prove himself against mediocre competition. If he takes it seriously though, I could see him getting on TUF or maybe getting a shot on a Strikeforce: Challengers card.
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: December 15, 2010 at 10:05 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: December 16, 2010 at 12:09 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Panther78 said:
After a long lay off, I would say he has ring rust. Who knows, he might not be like the dragon.
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I believe he had been winning karate championships all this time.
But MMA certainly took a backseat since he's Lyoto's primary trainer and cornerman.
Originally posted by: CopperHeart Date: December 16, 2010 at 12:42 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/shinzo-machida-returning-to-mma.32041/
Panther78 said:
Well thats a bummer then for sure. Any play by play???
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http://wfemma.wordpress.com/2010/12/16/carioca-e-jorjao-fazem-a-festa-no-wfe-platinum/
em seguida foi a vez de Chinzo Machida e Leonardo Laiola entrarem no octógono. De volta aos ringues após quatro anos afastado, o irmão de Lyoto foi surpreendido e, por pouco, não acabou nocauteado no ground and Pound no final do primeiro round. Nos rounds seguintes, soube administrar e estragou o retorno de Chinzo. Vitória por decisão unânime
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Which pretty much means:
then it was time for Chinzô Machida and Leonardo Laiolo to enter the octagon. Back in the ring after four years away, Lyoto's brother was surprised and barely escaped being knocked out by the ground and pound in the late first round. In the following rounds, [Laiola] managed to spoil the return of Chinzô. Victory by unanimous decision
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