Lyoto Machida Karate Throws, Trips & Foot Sweeps in MMA Takedown Breakdown

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. Sign up to my mailing list at for updates & articles. Follow me on Facebook: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Pinterest: Check out my other Analysis and Breakdown videos. Machida Karate Takedowns: Fedors Clinch Throws: Khabibs Grappling: Khabibs Takedowns: Khabibs Mat Returns: Dogbar/OverUnder Kneebar: Leg Mount Ri