Ariel Machado, is a Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial artist.
14 Facts About Ariel Machado
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Ariel Machado participated in the WGP Kickboxing 26 tournament, facing Junior Alpha in the semifinals.
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Ariel Machado took part in the 2016 Glory Light Heavyweight tournament.
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Ariel Machado lost the final bout to Zinedine Hameur-Lain by a second round KO.
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Ariel Machado next fought in the 2016 Glory Middleweight Contender tournament.
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Ariel Machado lost the very first bout to Yousri Belgaroui by decision.
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Ariel Machado was scheduled to fight in the 2017 Glory Light Heavyweight Contender tournament.
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Ariel Machado won a unanimous decision against Danyo Ilunga in the semi-finals.
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Briefly fighting outside of Glory, Ariel Machado was scheduled to face Lucas Alsina during WGP Kickboxing 38.
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Ariel Machado won the bout in the third round, knocking Alsina out with a flying knee.
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Ariel Machado fought for the Glory Light Heavyweight title during Glory 47: Lyon, held at the time by Artem Vakhitov.
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Ariel Machado was scheduled to fight Michael Duut during Glory Collision 2.
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Ariel Machado took part in the K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final on December 14,2024.
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Ariel Machado was suspended for 20 months following a positive test for banned substances at the event, where he challenged reigning champion Artem Vakhitov.