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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by American Bad Ass - Kid Rock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Murphy lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a good, hard body kick but Hughes shrugs it off.
Hughes clinches.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy pushes Hughes away with a front kick.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Mark Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a jab.
Jab from Murphy.
Hughes tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Hughes was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy lands a front kick.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy jabs at Hughes's body.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Murphy controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Murphy.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Murphy.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Daniel Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Hughes backing up. Hughes nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Murphy with a hook.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes wants to clinch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hughes back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mark Hughes has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes darts in trying to clinch
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Hughes was not able to check.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Daniel Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hughes dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Murphy is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a body kick.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Mark Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!
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energy
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RATING
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