Lyoto Machida vs Tito Ortiz Highlights (Good FIGHT)

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Lyoto Machida faced off against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz at UFC 84 on May 24, 2008, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what was thought to be Ortiz's final UFC appearance after a dispute with UFC President Dana White.

Machida frustrated Ortiz with lateral movement and counterstriking while successfully defending against the former champion's takedowns. In the closing minutes of the third round Machida knocked Ortiz down with a knee to the body. As Machida moved in to finish the fight, Ortiz almost locked in a triangle choke before transitioning to an armbar attempt. Machida managed to escape and win by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the fight 30–27 in his favor. Years after the bout, Dana White revealed that the only time he ever awarded a personal check of his to a fighter was to Machida, for defeating Ortiz.