- One of his Karate workout consists of hitting a solid wooden board with his bare-knuckles for an hour.
- Holds significant wins over some of the toughest fighters in MMA. Among others: Sam Greco, BJ Penn, Rich Franklin, Michael McDonald and Tito Ortiz.
- Is half Japanese and half Brazilian.
- Is fluent in Portuguese, Japanese and English.
- During his time at Office Inoki, Ryoto was trained by Vale Tudo legends Wallid Ismail (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) and Marco Ruas (Muay Thai) and by New Japan Pro-Wrestling legend Kazuyuki Fujita.
- Left Office Inoki to form The Black House Team alongside Vale Tudo legends Anderson Silva, Carlos Barretto and Assuerio Silva.
- Is the son of a Japanese Karate master specialized in Shotokan style.
- Was a Sumo champion in Brazil.
- His younger brother, Shinzo Machida, is a former MMA fighter.
- Was discovered by Pro-Wrestling legend Antonio Inoki whose brother is a close friend of Ryoto's father.
- Won the UFC Light-heavyweight championship on May 23, 2009, after knocking out Rashad Evans.
- Other Black House MMA team mates include Pedro Rizzo,Andre Galvao, José Aldo, Fabricio Camoes, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Rafael Cavalcante,Antonio Rogerio Nogueira,Eduardo Pamplona, Thales Leites, and Rafael dos Anjos.
- Won the Light heavyweight title at UFC 98. (May 2009)
- Competing in the UFC light heavyweight division. Recently won a unanimous decision over David Heath. (April 2007)
- Unknowingly took a banned substance.
- Suspended by USADA for 18 months for taking a controlled substance.
- Was a Professional Wrestler.
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