Lyoto Machida Quotes & Sayings
Enjoy the top 27 famous quotes, sayings and quotations by Lyoto Machida.
Famous Quotes By 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
If you don't give up, eventually you will break the cycle and you will overcome any obstacle. — Lyoto Machida
Every time you achieve a dream, you must set another one. Because that will strengthen your path. Or you will become dead, because if you have no dreams, you have no life. — Lyoto Machida
You can have talent and strength, but the most important is determination. — Lyoto Machida
Meditation plays a big role in my life. Meditation fortifies my spirit, improves my focus, my desire. When I fight I try to empty my mind. It's called Mushin. When I don't see anything around me, I only see that moment. Nothing else matters. that was how I was taught to live. — Lyoto Machida
You have to walk and believe that you can find the light. — Lyoto Machida
The uncomfort zone is very important for us ... To feel uncomfortable is important to strengthen your spirit. Like the samurai says, if you feel comfortable you must search for the discomfort, don't look only for the easy way. — 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
There's always pressure but I change that pressure into motivation. — Lyoto Machida
My philosophy is the same as a Samurai: To hit without getting hit. — Lyoto Machida
If you have a dream in your life, go ahead it's possible, go ahead — Lyoto Machida
When I fight I try to empty my mind ... I only see that moment, nothing else matters. — Lyoto Machida
I'm just a regular guy that had a dream and ran for it. — 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
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
He's a complete fighter. He has some flaws, of course, but he has a good stand up game, good takedowns and a good ground game. He's a complete fighter, and that makes him dangerous. He hits hard, but I believe I can stop him. I believe I can finish this fight earlier. I'm not underestimating him, but I've learned a lot in my past fights. I have learned a lot in my fight against (Chris) Weidman, so it's likely that I will finish this fight before the fifth round. Whatever it takes. I'm training hard on my grappling skills and my striking, so I want to finish him with a knockout or a submission. — Lyoto Machida
I use discipline and focus as my greatest weapons. — Lyoto Machida
The main thing Karate offers to me is a philosophy of life. The philosophy of Karate is respect and discipline. You give 100% of whatever you do, in every activity. — 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
This is one of the toughest divisions and I'm going to be champion. — Lyoto Machida
I have to accept everything ... I will be back strong. — Lyoto Machida
The Samurai always has to rise and move on, because new challenges will come. — Lyoto Machida
I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer. — Lyoto Machida