Lyoto Machida's dreams of getting his hands on another UFC title are still very much alive, but he knows the situation he's facing heading into Fight Night 70.
The former light heavyweight champion turned perennial middleweight contender has been a major player in the 185-pound fold since dropping down to the weight class in 2013.
Having suffered setbacks in two of his past three showings, however, there is little room for error where The Dragon's future title hopes are concerned.
Granted, both losses came against elite competition.
The 37-year-old Shotokan karate master was edged out by undefeated current champion Chris Weidman in a five-round war at UFC 175.