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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chino Machida (ranked 5120 p4p, 232 weight class) and Sammy Whitlock (ranked 4833 p4p, 228 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chino Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Whitlock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Whitlock there.
Whitlock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sammy Whitlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitlock slaps away a takedown attempt from Machida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whitlock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida shoots and misses
and Whitlock counters with a left and a right that stings Machida.
Machida wants to clinch.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Whitlock shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chino Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitlock as he avoids it easily.
Whitlock blocks a head kick by Machida.
Whitlock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whitlock lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitlock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machida back to the cage. Whitlock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whitlock finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
Machida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whitlock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Whitlock is working Machida over against the cage.
Whitlock breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
It seemed like Whitlock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitlock as he connects with a hook.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitlock.
Machida misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitlock cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitlock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitlock, which made it look bad.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Whitlock scores with a hook.
Whitlock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitlock keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitlock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice cross by Whitlock.
Whitlock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitlock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitlock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whitlock misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Machida misses.
Whitlock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Whitlock cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whitlock's corner calls for a 1-2. Whitlock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitlock with a nice cross.
Whitlock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Whitlock coming out on top.
Machida looks for a takedown but Whitlock sprawls well.
Whitlock connects with a body shot that sends Machida's belly button to the back.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whitlock as he jumps to the side.
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitlock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitlock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whitlock looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Machida wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whitlock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Whitlock finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Whitlock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitlock misses with the combination.
Machida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Whitlock connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Whitlock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whitlock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Whitlock works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida misses with a takedown
and Whitlock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Whitlock.
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Whitlock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitlock lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Whitlock.
Machida tries to clinch but Whitlock is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitlock moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Whitlock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whitlock swinging wildly here.
Machida is looking to chop away at Whitlock's legs.
Sammy Whitlock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whitlock lands with an uppercut that bounces Machida off the cage and back into range.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whitlock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitlock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chino Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitlock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Machida walks into a straight right hand from Whitlock.
Machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whitlock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machida scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitlock lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitlock connects with a looping right hand.
Machida moves forwards but Whitlock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Whitlock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whitlock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machida on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Whitlock.
Whitlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitlock stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whitlock throws a combination. Machida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chino Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Whitlock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machida doesn't seem phased though.
Whitlock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machida at a distance.
Whitlock lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Whitlock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitlock scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitlock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitlock is trying to break free.
Whitlock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sammy Whitlock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida looks to land a combination but Whitlock avoids it well.
Whitlock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Whitlock cracks Machida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitlock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whitlock lands a nice hook to Machida's body. Machida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitlock defends well and Machida ends up having to push Whitlock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whitlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitlock.
Whitlock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitlock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whitlock cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Whitlock as Machida shoots in.
Whitlock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitlock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Machida misses the target.
Whitlock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitlock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Whitlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Whitlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Machida. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitlock.
Whitlock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitlock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Whitlock looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitlock with a nice cross.
Whitlock with a jab.
Whitlock lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Machida is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Whitlock misses the target.
Whitlock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails with the takedown.
Whitlock lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Whitlock scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Machida misses.
Whitlock throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
Whitlock scores with a jab to the body.
Whitlock misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Whitlock. No joy for Machida on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chino Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitlock throws out a powerful jab.
Whitlock lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Whitlock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitlock scores with a nice strike.
Machida tries for a takedown but Whitlock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whitlock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machida on the side of the head.
Whitlock clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whitlock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Machida. Machida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitlock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitlock scores with a nice right hand.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Whitlock.
Whitlock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitlock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Whitlock misses with a few strikes there.
Whitlock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whitlock lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitlock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Machida eats them both and turns towards Whitlock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitlock leaves Machida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitlock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Whitlock.
Whitlock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whitlock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whitlock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chino Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammy Whitlock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Whitlock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Whitlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whitlock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Whitlock!
Sammy Whitlock seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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