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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murilo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw misses with a straight right.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a right and a left that Bradshaw avoids nicely.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradshaw manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw connects with a jab.
Machado tries to bum rush Bradshaw with a series of wild strikes but Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Bradshaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machado looks gassed!
Bradshaw trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Bradshaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bradshaw works to advance to full mount. Machado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bradshaw controlling the pace for now.
Bradshaw with a couple of short strikes.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machado is rocked!
Bradshaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Bradshaw trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing shots from mount.
Bradshaw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bradshaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Bradshaw landing strikes from the mount.
Bradshaw landing shots from mount.
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw controlling from mount.
Bradshaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machado hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to improve his position but Bradshaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Bradshaw looking to finish Machado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machado!
Machado taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradshaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bradshaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bradshaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradshaw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Bradshaw's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands a big elbow.
Bradshaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machado tries to buck Bradshaw off but he can't manage it.
Bradshaw prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Bradshaw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bradshaw prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
Bradshaw is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bradshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bradshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Bradshaw scores with a jab.
Bradshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bradshaw misses.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Bradshaw cracks the inside of Machado's front leg.
Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado gets caught flat footed, as Bradshaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buck Bradshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradshaw trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado working for a triangle but Bradshaw defends it easily.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Bradshaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Bradshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw pushes down on Machado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bradshaw throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Bradshaw uses his free foot to push down on Machado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machado.
Bradshaw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machado's face.
Bradshaw with a couple of short strikes.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the head.
Bradshaw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bradshaw landing punches.
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
Machado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Bradshaw's attempts to control the action.
Bradshaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bradshaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bradshaw scoring with strikes but Machado is staying in there.
Bradshaw unloading with bombs!
Bradshaw is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bradshaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machado manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bradshaw is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Machado looks to move to half guard but instead Bradshaw has passed into mount! Damn!
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machado and Bradshaw has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Machado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bradshaw is controlling him well.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bradshaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bradshaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bradshaw is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bradshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Bradshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Bradshaw passes to full mount!
Bradshaw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Bradshaw trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw looking to finish Machado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machado!
You get the feeling that Machado really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machado has given up his back here. Will Bradshaw look for the submission or keep pounding away?
A lull in the action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Machado as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bradshaw!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bradshaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Machado has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bradshaw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bradshaw controlling well, preventing Machado from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw connects with a big shot to the side of Machado's head.
Machado defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Machado rolls, trying to escape but Bradshaw keeps control of the position.
Bradshaw is working the ground and pound. Can Machado escape?
Machado is trying to stand back up.
Bradshaw scores with punches and elbows.
Bradshaw scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw doesn't have the hooks in and Machado manages to turn into his guard.
Bradshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Bradshaw keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado tries to stand but Bradshaw is controlling from the bottom.
Machado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw scores with a one two! Machado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bradshaw throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick from Bradshaw misses.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Bradshaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradshaw misses with a wild combination.
Machado tries to bum rush Bradshaw with a series of wild strikes but Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murilo Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado keeping moving, preventing Bradshaw from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradshaw, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Buck Bradshaw!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Buck Bradshaw!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Buck Bradshaw!
Buck Bradshaw wins by unanimous decision!
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