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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machado Taggliatelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdoch comes to the cage accompanied by bone cracker. Taggliatelle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rap De Armas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Murdoch!
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, Machado Taggliatelle!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taggliatelle but Taggliatelle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Taggliatelle. No joy for Murdoch on that attempt.
Taggliatelle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taggliatelle moves in looking to clinch but Murdoch pushes him off.
Murdoch shoots in and drives through. Taggliatelle sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Murdoch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Taggliatelle.
Taggliatelle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taggliatelle.
Murdoch misses with a takedown
and Taggliatelle counters with an outside leg kick.
Taggliatelle throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Murdoch stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Taggliatelle follows into mount!
Murdoch is rocked!
It looks like Mickey Murdoch has been cut.
Murdoch is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taggliatelle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murdoch is surviving well by controlling Taggliatelle's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taggliatelle unloads with some shots from mount but Murdoch bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taggliatelle gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Murdoch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taggliatelle counters with a leg kick.
Taggliatelle 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.
Taggliatelle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murdoch is working for a submission of some sort.
Murdoch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch slips a nice elbow through Taggliatelle's hands, connecting with Taggliatelle's forehead.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murdoch connects with a nice short shot to Taggliatelle's temple.
Taggliatelle has hold of Murdoch's hands but Murdoch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murdoch working the head and body with strikes.
Murdoch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murdoch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taggliatelle keeps working.
Taggliatelle is trying to stand back up but Murdoch is controlling him
Murdoch is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Taggliatelle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taggliatelle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murdoch working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggliatelle tries to get to full guard but Murdoch has control of the leg.
Taggliatelle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murdoch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taggliatelle pushes Murdoch off looking to stand but Murdoch dives back in and keeps control.
Murdoch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murdoch fails with the takedown
and Taggliatelle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taggliatelle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taggliatelle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdoch gets a takedown into half guard.
Murdoch prevents Taggliatelle from standing back up.
Murdoch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taggliatelle is not content to let Murdoch control the position.
Murdoch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Machado Taggliatelle has been cut.
Taggliatelle is staying active underneath Murdoch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdoch is pressing down on Taggliatelle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taggliatelle is holding on for now.
Murdoch is tying to control. Taggliatelle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Machado Taggliatelle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Taggliatelle. No joy for Murdoch on that attempt.
Murdoch avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Murdoch lands but Taggliatelle takes it in his stride.
Taggliatelle tries to clinch but Murdoch moves out of range.
Mickey Murdoch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taggliatelle throws a head kick that misses
and Murdoch counters with a single leg into guard. Taggliatelle didn't expect that.
Murdoch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murdoch advances to half guard.
Murdoch is trying to control the action in half guard but Taggliatelle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdoch lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taggliatelle moves into full guard.
Murdoch scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Murdoch stops Taggliatelle from standing up.
Taggliatelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdoch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch distracts Taggliatelle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taggliatelle wants to get back to his feet but Murdoch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murdoch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murdoch lands a nice forearm strike.
Murdoch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Taggliatelle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Taggliatelle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taggliatelle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murdoch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murdoch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Murdoch.
Taggliatelle is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taggliatelle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taggliatelle is still in real trouble! Can Murdoch finish him?
That has opened up Machado Taggliatelle's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdoch misses with a head shot.
Murdoch looking for a guillotine from mount but Taggliatelle is having none of it.
Murdoch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mickey Murdoch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murdoch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murdoch punching from mount but Taggliatelle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Murdoch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Murdoch unloads with some shots from mount but Taggliatelle bucks and avoids them well.
Taggliatelle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murdoch.
Murdoch thowing shots but they're missing.
Murdoch misses with a head shot.
Taggliatelle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch is working for a guillotine from mount but Taggliatelle frees his head quite easily.
Taggliatelle seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taggliatelle can't escape the position.
Murdoch wants to control but instead Taggliatelle manages to regain half guard.
Murdoch works his way into side control.
Taggliatelle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taggliatelle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murdoch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murdoch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taggliatelle is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taggliatelle punching from the bottom.
Taggliatelle is looking to escape.
Taggliatelle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taggliatelle tries to roll over but Murdoch keeps him under control.
Taggliatelle is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murdoch fails to land the takedown.
Taggliatelle shoots for a takedown but Murdoch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murdoch feints and as Taggliatelle raises his hands in defense, Murdoch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdoch trying to control but Taggliatelle is working from the bottom.
Murdoch won't allow Taggliatelle to get back to his feet.
Murdoch trying to control the position from guard on top but Taggliatelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdoch tries to free his leg and advance position but Taggliatelle is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machado Taggliatelle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murdoch shoots in for a double leg but Taggliatelle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taggliatelle as he avoids it easily.
Murdoch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Murdoch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taggliatelle wants to clinch
and Murdoch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murdoch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taggliatelle is trying to stand back up but Murdoch is controlling him
Taggliatelle gets back to full guard.
Murdoch won't allow Taggliatelle to get back to his feet.
Murdoch drops back looking for a leg! Taggliatelle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taggliatelle manages to kick Murdoch off! Murdoch jumps back into Taggliatelle's guard.
Taggliatelle can't keep his opponent in guard - Murdoch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taggliatelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taggliatelle is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch is tying to control. Taggliatelle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murdoch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Taggliatelle taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Taggliatelle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Murdoch has control of Taggliatelle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taggliatelle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murdoch has control of Taggliatelle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taggliatelle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Taggliatelle is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Murdoch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murdoch won't let Taggliatelle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch lands a big elbow.
The cut above Machado Taggliatelle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Taggliatelle tries to control the position but Murdoch now has his back.
Murdoch looking for the RNC.
Murdoch tightening his grip on Taggliatelle, looking for the choke.
Taggliatelle wants to get back to his feet.
Taggliatelle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taggliatelle wants to get back to his feet.
Murdoch throwing damaging strikes from the back! Taggliatelle could be in trouble here!
Murdoch connects with a big shot to the side of Taggliatelle's head.
Murdoch loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Taggliatelle hold on?
Murdoch lands a shot to the head.
Taggliatelle is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Murdoch off. It looks like it's working - Murdoch slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Taggliatelle displaying calm under pressure there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taggliatelle looks to land a combination. Murdoch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murdoch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Taggliatelle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taggliatelle is looking for a sweep.
Murdoch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taggliatelle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Murdoch but great work by Taggliatelle.
Murdoch tries to bench press Taggliatelle off him but Taggliatelle keeps the position.
Taggliatelle stands up and beckons Murdoch to his feet.
Murdoch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taggliatelle pinned against the cage. Taggliatelle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taggliatelle lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taggliatelle moves into the clinch.
Murdoch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taggliatelle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mickey Murdoch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdoch landing punches.
Machado Taggliatelle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Machado Taggliatelle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey Murdoch!
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hype
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