Result
Derek BrunsonKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time02:31
Elo swing-15Lyoto Machida (1690 → 1675)
DateOct 29, 2017
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueIbirapuera Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Blonde | 24-9-0Derek Brunson
L
The Dragon | 26-12-0Lyoto Machida
Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :02:31
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Derek Brunson
Elo1756Great
3Y trend1758 → 1756
Fight Overview
Round1
Time02:31
MethodKO/TKO
Lyoto Machida
Elo1683Good
3Y trend1726 → 1683
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Derek Brunson won this fight by KO/TKO in round 1 at 02:31. Derek Brunson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Derek Brunson and Lyoto Machida across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Derek BrunsonLyoto Machida
Elo edge
Derek Brunson1756+12 last move
Lyoto Machida1683-16 last move
Why they are ranked here
Derek BrunsonNot on the active ladder · 1756 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Edmen Shahbazyan (rated 1742 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jared Cannonier (rated 1683 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +15 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1706, not 1756: 50 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Lyoto MachidaNot on the active ladder · 1683 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Vitor Belfort (rated 1735 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Fabian Edwards (rated 1651 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -29 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1593, not 1683: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Derek BrunsonvsLyoto Machida
Total strikes
10vs3
Sig. strikes
10vs3
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Derek BrunsonKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Lyoto Machidadecision leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Gegard MousasiDerek Brunson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 9, 2016Lyoto Machida: loss · Decision (Split) · Sep 28, 2019
Yoel RomeroDerek Brunson: loss · TKO (Punches and Elbows) · Jan 15, 2014Lyoto Machida: loss · Elbows · Jun 27, 2015
Gegard MousasiDerek Brunson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jul 9, 2016Lyoto Machida: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 15, 2014
Round stats
Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BRUNSON VS MACHIDA. Derek Brunson defeated Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO in round 1 at 02:31. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida quick answers
Who won Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida?
Derek Brunson won Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida by KO/TKO in round 1 at 02:31.
What event is Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida on?
Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BRUNSON VS MACHIDA.
What are the records for Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida?
Derek Brunson enters with a 24-9-0 record and Lyoto Machida enters with a 26-12-0 record.
What division is Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida?
Derek Brunson vs Lyoto Machida is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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