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Lyoto Machida Reacts to Sons’ Wins and Losses in Emotional Instagram Post “There is no shortcut to true growth”

Lyoto Machida Reacts to Sons’ Wins and Losses in Emotional Instagram Post There is no shortcut to true growthformer UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and martial arts icon Lyoto Machida had an emotional night as his two sons,…

Lyoto Machida Reacts to Sons’ Wins and Losses in Emotional Instagram Post There is no shortcut to true growth

former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and martial arts icon Lyoto Machida had an emotional night as his two sons, Kaito and Taiyo, competed in Muay Thai amateur bouts at Combat Night Orlando. The results were mixed: 14-year-old Kaito faced a tough loss, while his younger brother, Taiyo, emerged victorious in his matchup.

Lyoto Machida Sons Compete in Muay Thai

The evening marked a significant milestone for the Machida family, as the next generation stepped into the spotlight to carry forward their father’s martial arts legacy. Lyoto is well known for blending traditional karate with modern MMA techniques. He took to Instagram shortly after the bouts to share a heartfelt reflection on growth, perseverance, and embracing the process of improvement.

“Life is like continuous training: each progress depends on well-defined stages. There is no shortcut to true growth,” Machida wrote. “Whenever we start something, we make mistakes, study, understand, and learn. It’s normal, it’s the cycle! … Trust the process, honor each step, and the results will come as a natural consequence of your effort.”

Lyoto Machida Kaito and Taiyo

Lyoto Machida has built his life and career on the principles of discipline and patience, values passed down from his father, Yoshizo Machida, a karate master. Those same principles appear to be shaping his sons’ journey into the combat sports world.

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Kaito, who also competes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, has shown promise in prestigious tournaments like the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro. While Taiyo, though younger, displayed resilience and skill in securing his win. Both brothers seem poised to follow in their father’s footsteps, not just as athletes but as disciplined martial artists.

The Machida family’s legacy has long extended beyond the cage, with Lyoto Machida dedicating himself to promoting karate and inspiring younger generations through the Machida Academy. Now, with Kaito and Taiyo beginning to carve their own paths, it seems the legacy will continue to grow.

Tawanchai TKOs Superbon to Retain Featherweight Muay Thai Gold – ONE 170 Highlights

Tawanchai TKOs Superbon to Retain Featherweight Muay Thai Crown - ONE 170 HighlightsTawanchai went two-up on Thai rival Superbon inside the iconic Impact Arena in Bangkok. After a lackluster showing in…

Tawanchai TKOs Superbon to Retain Featherweight Muay Thai Crown - ONE 170 Highlights

Tawanchai went two-up on Thai rival Superbon inside the iconic Impact Arena in Bangkok.

After a lackluster showing in his last outing against ‘Smokin’ Jo Nattawut, Tawanchai delivered a lights-out performance against the undisputed ONE featherweight kickboxing king, scoring a technical knockout against Superbon in the second round of their highly anticipated rematch at ONE 170.

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While the first round was fairly competitive with Tawanchai being slightly more active, things ramped up in the second when the defending champion landed a brutal combination punctuated by a right-left combination that sent Superbon crashing to the canvas. Though he looked worse for the wear, Superbon answered the count and kept pushing forward.

That was until Superbon ate mat for the second time in a matter of seconds following another barrage of strikes from the Thai fan favorite.

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Superbon once again answered the count, but it was clear that his demise was just a matter of time. Moments later, the champ pressed Superbon against the cage wall and caught him with a vicious left hook that sent Superbon crashing to the canvas for the third and final time.

Official Result: Tawanchai def. Superbon via TKO (three knockdowns) at 1:10 of Round 2.

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Check out highlights from Tawanchai vs. Superbon at ONE 170:

Ex-UFC Star John Lineker Suffers Controversial Defeat Against Kulabdam: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsJohn Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some…

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

John Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some confused as to how exactly the former UFC fighter lost despite landing an early knockdown.

Lineker came out swinging big early and trapping Kulabdam against the ropes. A mere 45 seconds into the contest, Kulabdam hit the mat after eating a left hand followed by a short uppercut from the former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion.

Kulabdam answered the referee’s 10-count but was forced to face another barrage of strikes from Lineker. However, ‘Left Meteorite’ was more than willing to engage and caught ‘Hands of Stone’ with a series of stiff lefts that had Lineker backing away and trying to clear the cobwebs.

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After a fast and furious first round, both fighters were much more measured in the second. But with the fight on the line, all bets were off in the third. Kulabdam looked to punish Lineker with a slew of body kicks as ‘Hands of Stone’ tried to bring his signature hooks over the top.

Kulabdam’s repeated attacks to the body appeared to have Lineker slowing down significantly, but because of the knockdown in round one, the Thai would likely need a finish to leave The Land of Smiles with a win.

… Or would he?

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Kulabdam turned up the heat with 15 seconds to go, forcing Lineker to clinch up and ride out the remainder of the clock.

With the Thai unable to score a knockdown of his own, it seemed like ‘Hands of Stone’ would move to 3-0 in the art of eight limbs. However, the three judges saw things differently.

Official Result: Kulabdam def. John Lineker via unanimous decision.

Clearly, Kulabdam had to have earned a 10-8 round either in the second or the third for a unanimous decision to make sense. Unfortunately, ring announcer Dom Lau did not elaborate on the scorecards, leaving many, including ONE color commentator Mitch Chilson, scratching his head in confusion.

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Check out highlights from John Lineker vs. Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27:

Ex-UFC Star John Lineker Suffers Controversial Defeat Against Kulabdam: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsJohn Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some…

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

John Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some confused as to how exactly the former UFC fighter lost despite landing an early knockdown.

Lineker came out swinging big early and trapping Kulabdam against the ropes. A mere 45 seconds into the contest, Kulabdam hit the mat after eating a left hand followed by a short uppercut from the former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion.

Kulabdam answered the referee’s 10-count but was forced to face another barrage of strikes from Lineker. However, ‘Left Meteorite’ was more than willing to engage and caught ‘Hands of Stone’ with a series of stiff lefts that had Lineker backing away and trying to clear the cobwebs.

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After a fast and furious first round, both fighters were much more measured in the second. But with the fight on the line, all bets were off in the third. Kulabdam looked to punish Lineker with a slew of body kicks as ‘Hands of Stone’ tried to bring his signature hooks over the top.

Kulabdam’s repeated attacks to the body appeared to have Lineker slowing down significantly, but because of the knockdown in round one, the Thai would likely need a finish to leave The Land of Smiles with a win.

… Or would he?

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Kulabdam turned up the heat with 15 seconds to go, forcing Lineker to clinch up and ride out the remainder of the clock.

With the Thai unable to score a knockdown of his own, it seemed like ‘Hands of Stone’ would move to 3-0 in the art of eight limbs. However, the three judges saw things differently.

Official Result: Kulabdam def. John Lineker via unanimous decision.

Clearly, Kulabdam had to have earned a 10-8 round either in the second or the third for a unanimous decision to make sense. Unfortunately, ring announcer Dom Lau did not elaborate on the scorecards, leaving many, including ONE color commentator Mitch Chilson, scratching his head in confusion.

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Check out highlights from John Lineker vs. Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27:

Ex-UFC Star John Lineker Suffers Controversial Defeat Against Kulabdam: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 HighlightsJohn Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some…

Kulabdam Scores Controversial Decision Victory Over Ex-UFC Star John Lineker: ONE Fight Night 27 Highlights

John Lineker suffered his first loss in Muay Thai at ONE Fight Night 27, though the scorecards left some confused as to how exactly the former UFC fighter lost despite landing an early knockdown.

Lineker came out swinging big early and trapping Kulabdam against the ropes. A mere 45 seconds into the contest, Kulabdam hit the mat after eating a left hand followed by a short uppercut from the former ONE bantamweight MMA world champion.

Kulabdam answered the referee’s 10-count but was forced to face another barrage of strikes from Lineker. However, ‘Left Meteorite’ was more than willing to engage and caught ‘Hands of Stone’ with a series of stiff lefts that had Lineker backing away and trying to clear the cobwebs.

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After a fast and furious first round, both fighters were much more measured in the second. But with the fight on the line, all bets were off in the third. Kulabdam looked to punish Lineker with a slew of body kicks as ‘Hands of Stone’ tried to bring his signature hooks over the top.

Kulabdam’s repeated attacks to the body appeared to have Lineker slowing down significantly, but because of the knockdown in round one, the Thai would likely need a finish to leave The Land of Smiles with a win.

… Or would he?

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Kulabdam turned up the heat with 15 seconds to go, forcing Lineker to clinch up and ride out the remainder of the clock.

With the Thai unable to score a knockdown of his own, it seemed like ‘Hands of Stone’ would move to 3-0 in the art of eight limbs. However, the three judges saw things differently.

Official Result: Kulabdam def. John Lineker via unanimous decision.

Clearly, Kulabdam had to have earned a 10-8 round either in the second or the third for a unanimous decision to make sense. Unfortunately, ring announcer Dom Lau did not elaborate on the scorecards, leaving many, including ONE color commentator Mitch Chilson, scratching his head in confusion.

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Check out highlights from John Lineker vs. Kulabdam at ONE Fight Night 27:

Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing in Action: Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Rodtang Lookback

Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing in Action: Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Rodtang LookbackIn a battle of Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing, Tenshin Nasukawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced off in a highly anticipated…

Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing in Action: Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Rodtang Lookback

In a battle of Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing, Tenshin Nasukawa and Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced off in a highly anticipated fight for the inaugural RISE Featherweight World Championship in 2018. This matchup brought together two of the biggest names in combat sports, representing the distinct disciplines of kickboxing and Muay Thai. It was a meeting that showcased the best of both striking styles and captured the attention of fans worldwide.

Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing

Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing has been debated for decades. The two sports constantly have crossovers with sometimes the Muay Thai fighter winning and sometimes the kickboxer winning. It will often largely depend on what sport the two are meeting under. In kickboxing, it is more likely that the kickboxer wins, in Muay Thai you can bet the Nak Muay will win more often than not.

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Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Rodtang is only one fight in the history of Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing and is in no way indicative of how the series always plays out. Buakaw, a Muay Thai fighter, excelled in Kickboxing, for example. Ramon Dekkers, a Kickboxer, excelled in Muay Thai. Just as a few examples to remember when it comes to Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing.

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Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Rodtang

Tenshin Nasukawa was a kickboxing prodigy from Japan. He is known for his precise techniques, quick counter-punching, and knockout power. Opposite him stood Rodtang Jitmuangnon, a Muay Thai standout famed for his aggressive approach, durability, and relentless pressure.

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The five-round contest was closely contested. Tenshin’s ability to maintain distance and land sharp counters contrasted with Rodtang’s forward pressure and powerful combinations. The bout initially ended in a split decision draw, prompting an extra round to determine the winner. Tenshin emerged victorious by unanimous decision, securing the championship belt. Despite having a knockout win rate of over 80%, Rodtang did not even get knocked down once.

Throughout the fight, Tenshin displayed calculated explosiveness. He used footwork and timing to keep Rodtang at bay, landing strikes when opportunities arose. Meanwhile, Rodtang’s Muay Mat style was evident in his relentless pursuit and ability to absorb punishment while continuing to attack.

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Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, the fight is widely remembered as a high-level display of striking skills. Tenshin went on to defend his title, remaining unbeaten in kickboxing, and clearing out his division entirely. He would eventually transition to professional boxing, where he remains undefeated. Rodtang has since become a dominant champion in ONE Championship’s Flyweight Muay Thai division, defending his title multiple times and solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s best.

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