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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Digger Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digger Murray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicky Boggs's chin.
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182 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Digger Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Boggs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray tries to bum rush Boggs with a series of wild strikes but Boggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murray tried to score with a low kick but Boggs checks it.
Murray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boggs. That did some damage!
Murray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Murray lands.
Murray throws a right and a left that Boggs avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Boggs moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Boggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murray counters with a left and a right that stings Boggs.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boggs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggs wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Boggs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murray kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boggs forces his way into half guard.
Boggs is keen to just control but Murray is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Boggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murray is staying active underneath Boggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicky Boggs.
Murray throws a one two combo.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Boggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray throws a low kick but Boggs avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Boggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boggs wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Boggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Digger Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray tries to bum rush Boggs with a series of wild strikes but Boggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murray counters with a nice body shot.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boggs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murray counters with a three punch combo that has Boggs backing up. Boggs nods at Murray to acknowledge the strikes.
Digger Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Boggs.
Boggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a left and a right that stings Boggs.
Murray misses with a low kick.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Murray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Boggs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boggs trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boggs manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Boggs's legs - danger averted.
Boggs 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boggs is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boggs is breathing heavily.
Murray controlling from the top position.
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 Digger Murray will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boggs wants to clinch.
Boggs misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
Boggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Digger Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Boggs.
Boggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boggs avoids the head kick by Murray.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Boggs darts in trying to clinch
and Murray counters with a left and a right that stings Boggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Boggs with a poor takedown
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
Boggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murray tries to break free but Boggs pushes him back against the cage.
Murray wants to get back to striking at distance but Boggs won't allow it.
Boggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murray's efforts to push away.
Murray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boggs shoots and misses
and Murray counters with a body kick that stops Boggs in his tracks momentarily.
Murray looks to land a combination. Boggs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a two punch combo.
Murray tries to bum rush Boggs with a series of wild strikes but Boggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Murray lands but Boggs takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Boggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Boggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Boggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a one-two to the body.
Murray lands a two punch combo.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boggs slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Digger Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray.
Murray is working the combinations to good effect here.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Digger Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murray 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digger Murray!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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