
Fight: Machado vs. Celestino
24MAYSAT'258:30 PM
Catchweight• championship• 5 rounds
Main Info
nickname
King Kong
The Universal Soldier
Forms
LWWLL
WWLDW
Nationality
Brazil
Brazil
Age
(1989-01-06) 37
46(1980-01-22)
Weight
(93 kg) 205 lbs
185 lbs (84 kg)
Height
(175 cm) 5′9″
6′2″ (188 cm)
Reach
-
6′2″ (188 cm)
Gym
Win-Loss Records
Wins
21
11 KO/TKO - 31%
7 submission - 20%
3 decision - 9%
15
29% - 6 KO/TKO
19% - 4 submission
24% - 5 decision
Losses
14
2 KO/TKO - 6%
1 submission - 3%
11 decision - 31%
6
19% - 4 KO/TKO
10% - 2 submission
0% - 0 decision
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Frequently Asked Questions About Machado vs. Celestino
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The fight is a highly anticipated championship bout in the UFC Catchweight.

