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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##KD2#
Dope lands a big head kick that sends Machida tumbling to the mat! Dope takes a step backwards and waves Machida back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Machida is rocked!
Machida shoots for a takedown but Dope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Dope clinches.
Machida is pressed against the cage. Dope pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Machida! Two more big strikes from Dope and Machida crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jake Dope!
An out of breath Jake Dope thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Machida's guard.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Machida has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Petrov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#TD#
Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machida has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Machida controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machida controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrov throws a counter combo.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machida's legs.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Machida is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machida being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida prevents Petrov from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machida manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
Machida is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Machida instigates a clinch. #TD#
Machida manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chino Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viktor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Petrov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Machida looking to control.
#SUB#
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machida dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Petrov pushes Machida off looking to stand but Machida dives back in and keeps control.
Machida wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov is trying to control but Machida passes into side control!
#SU#
Machida stands up. #TD2#
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Machida preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov striking off his back but it's not causing Machida any problems. #SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt.
Machida is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 but doesn't get it.
Petrov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chino Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent Petrov getting side control.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPetrov.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Petrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machida is proving hard to escape from.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Machida has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Machida in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Machida are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machida working away.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.
Machida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petrov!#SUB#
Machida is working for a guillotine from mount but Petrov frees his head quite easily.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chino Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chino Machida!
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Event:
WCF 6: Dudayev vs Furgesson
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Da Santiago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machida's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there.
Da Santiago trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Da Santiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Da Santiago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida trying to control the position.
#T1#
Machida wants to sweep here but Da Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Machida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Da Santiago is looking for a triangle but Machida pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Da Santiago has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Machida should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Da Santiago has tightened it up now! Machida should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
ACE18Lotus Style vs Farrokhazd
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machida is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Machida's hands, connecting with Machida's forehead.
Jackson is thwarting Machida's attempts to control the position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Machida keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Machida makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machida.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.#ES2#
Machida has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Machida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Machida wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Machida thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson is looking to stand up but Machida isn't so interested in that idea.
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Machida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Machida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machida has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Machida's guard.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Machida has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jackson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Terrance Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chino Machida.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Machida kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida lands a head kick!
#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##ES2#
Machida pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Machida pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Machida is controlling him.
Machida lands a knee to the body.
Machida is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.#TD#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Machida's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Machida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Machida pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Machida looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Machida has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Machida back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida connects with a high kick.
Machida tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
#TD#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.#ES2#
Machida has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Machida's guard.
Jackson is standing up over Machida. Machida looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.
#REVB#
Machida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Machida controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machida is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Machida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Machida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Machida has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Jackson is in close to Machida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson cracks Machida with a solid left hand.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Machida has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Machida is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Machida is rocked!#T4#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Jackson is really struggling to control Machida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Terrance Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson stands up over Machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machida is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Jackson!
Terrance Jackson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
ACE13 MI vs Jones
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
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.
#T1#
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 #CL2#
and Whitlock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Whitlock is working Machida over against the cage.#BC2#
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.
#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Whitlock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.#CL#
Machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitlock is trying to break free.#BC2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #ROC2#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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?!!#T3#
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. #T4#
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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