Machamp (Japanese: カイリキー Kairiky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

What comes before Machamp?

Machoke (Japanese: ゴーリキー Goriky) is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Machop starting at level 28 and evolves into Machamp when traded.

Is Machamp better than Machoke?

Conclusion - Machamp is in every way far superior to Machoke.