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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babineaux comes to the cage accompanied by AWOLNATION - Sail. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Babineaux !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babineaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babineaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machado up against the cage.
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Babineaux has managed to clinch.
Babineaux has Machado pushed against the cage.
Machado blocks a body shot from Babineaux .
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Machado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Babineaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machado.
A short uppercut from Machado.
Babineaux is working Machado over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Babineaux controls his hands.
Babineaux tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Babineaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Babineaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
Babineaux clinches with his opponent.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babineaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Babineaux saw that one coming.
Babineaux closes the distance and clinches.
Machado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babineaux to keep the fight standing.
Machado works on Babineaux 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babineaux doesn't seem phased though.
Babineaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Babineaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babineaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babineaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado cracks Babineaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Babineaux does no damage.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Babineaux , looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Babineaux against the cage but Babineaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Babineaux sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Babineaux clinches up against the cage.
Babineaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babineaux blocking some punches.
Babineaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Babineaux is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babineaux has his back to the cage.
Babineaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Babineaux lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Babineaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babineaux lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Babineaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babineaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babineaux presses Machado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babineaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machado's efforts to push away.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Babineaux .
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babineaux walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babineaux moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Babineaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babineaux blocks an uppercut.
Babineaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babineaux breaks from the clinch.
Machado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babineaux tries to avoid it but Machado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babineaux to the ground. Babineaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babineaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babineaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babineaux has Machado pressed against the cage, preventing Machado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babineaux trying to stall but Machado improves his position.
Wyatt Babineaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babineaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babineaux walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Babineaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machado pulls Babineaux into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machado holds on and takes a little breather.
Babineaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babineaux controls the pace.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machado looking to control.
Babineaux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Machado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Machado has escaped and now he's on top!
Babineaux wants to get back to his feet but Machado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babineaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babineaux is looking to escape.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babineaux defending well though.
Machado not doing much here.
Babineaux pushes Machado off looking to stand but Machado dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babineaux defending well though.
Babineaux has one foot on Machado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Babineaux closes the distance and pushes Machado back into the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Babineaux keeps control of Machado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babineaux looking to stall.
Babineaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babineaux stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Babineaux has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babineaux .
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babineaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado tries to pull guard but Babineaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Babineaux stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babineaux cracks Machado with a nice body shot.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Machado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babineaux .
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Babineaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Wyatt Babineaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Babineaux sprawls well.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babineaux circles away.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Machado.
Babineaux fails with the takedown.
Babineaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babineaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babineaux as he avoids it easily.
Machado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babineaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babineaux slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Babineaux rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babineaux . Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado tries to pull guard but Babineaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Babineaux tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Babineaux back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babineaux breaks the clinch.
Babineaux drives through and clinches with Machado against the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Babineaux scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Babineaux scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babineaux has Machado pressed against the cage.
Babineaux breaks from the clinch.
Machado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babineaux circles away.
Babineaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Machado misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babineaux .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machado is trying to pull guard but Babineaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyatt Babineaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babineaux misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Babineaux to work.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado trying to land knees to the body.
Babineaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babineaux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Babineaux stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Babineaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Babineaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Babineaux 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado tries to circle away but Babineaux has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Machado.
Babineaux working aggressively here.
A short left from Babineaux .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Babineaux controls his hands.
Babineaux is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babineaux has his back to the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado pulls guard effortlessly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babineaux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machado!
Machado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wyatt Babineaux .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babineaux , 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Babineaux !
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