Post by The Sandman on May 10, 2022 22:34:58 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Hitomi Akano looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Lauren Murphy has fight Hitomi Akano 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
Murphy is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lauren Murphy comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 9 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Lauren Murphy.
Nice punches.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lauren Murphy seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Akano moves forward and holds Murphy
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Lauren Murphy circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Murphy steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
Murphy dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Akano
Murphy moves on the ground
Lauren Murphy moves to side mount
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy goes for an armbar!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and pushes away Lauren Murphy, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Hitomi Akano
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano's ribs hard
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Akano is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crisp uppercut by Murphy followed by a hard jab
Hitomi Akano stumbles back.
Akano pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Murphy succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Akano
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Murphy is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy tries to launch a few punches to Hitomi Akano
Akano is able to achieve closed guard and counter Lauren Murphy's punches.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Murphy and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Akano's Chin is beginning to swell
Akano has a small cut in her Chin
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy rolls her over and takes her back!
Murphy is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Murphy controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Murphy is unable to move under Akano control.
Akano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Body shots by Lauren Murphy
Solid blows to Akano's abdomen.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Murphy is in rear mount over Akano
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
Murphy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Murphy is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Murphy controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Akano manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Murphy
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Murphy struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano moves on the ground
Akano cannot take advantage in the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Akano tries to cover her face,
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to jump to side mount.
Lauren Murphy jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Akano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Murphy launches a kick to Akano's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Murphy struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauren Murphy jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Akano should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Murphy and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Akano ducks under...
Hitomi Akano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Murphy
Murphy wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Murphy!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Murphy!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Akano.
I think Hitomi Akano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Murphy is connecting with a few punches
Murphy pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Murphy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Murphy is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Akano is eating those punches!
Hitomi Akano pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Lauren Murphy postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Akano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Murphy is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lauren Murphy embrace and tries to move away...
Lauren Murphy pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Lauren Murphy circles to get the center of the cage
Murphy moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Akano with a double overhooks!
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano steps forward
Lauren Murphy catches her with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Akano pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauren Murphy jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Lauren Murphy moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Murphy and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Lauren Murphy was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Akano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Akano
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Lauren Murphy pushes Hitomi Akano down and prevents her attempts to escape
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Akano is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Akano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Murphy moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Akano.
Murphy misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauren Murphy jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Akano.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy tries to grapple
Akano moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that goes wide.
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Hitomi Akano moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Murphy steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Murphy is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Murphy!
Nice move by Akano who clinches and pushes Murphy against the cage
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Murphy circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Akano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
Crushing shot to Murphy's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Murphy
Akano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Murphy leans and gets Hitomi Akano's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Murphy
Akano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauren Murphy controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
They could take their toll on Akano.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Lauren Murphy throws a flurry of punches at Akano...
A lot of them are hitting Akano's face
Akano has a small cut in her Right cheek
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
A high kick from Lauren Murphy
misses badly. Murphy slips and falls!
Akano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Akano's moves.
Akano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to stand up!
Akano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Akano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to stand up!
Akano doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauren Murphy is on her feet again.
Lauren Murphy goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Murphy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that goes wide.
Akano is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Akano and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that goes wide.
Akano should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Murphy.
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
whizzes past Akano.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Lauren Murphy.
Winner is Lauren Murphy by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 23/38 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 399 s
What a mess. Lauren Era 2 is a far cry from Lauren Era 1. Not Akano though, she’s pretty consistently brutal. She really needs upgrades, whoever has her (I think Bullies?) . I legitimately have no more fights to give her. She is so clearly our worst fighter, there’s no one left for her to fight…
Hitomi Akano looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Lauren Murphy has fight Hitomi Akano 1 times. She has won 1 of them.
Murphy is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Lauren Murphy comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Hitomi Akano comes with a 9 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Lauren Murphy.
Nice punches.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Lauren Murphy seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Akano's chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Akano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Akano moves forward and holds Murphy
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Lauren Murphy circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Murphy steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hitomi Akano launches a body shot
Murphy dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Hitomi Akano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Akano
Murphy moves on the ground
Lauren Murphy moves to side mount
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy goes for an armbar!
Hitomi Akano breaks the lock and pushes away Lauren Murphy, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Hitomi Akano
land while she's on her bicycle.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
and hits Akano's ribs hard
Crushing shot to Akano's body! She's holding her side
Akano is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crisp uppercut by Murphy followed by a hard jab
Hitomi Akano stumbles back.
Akano pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Hitomi Akano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Murphy succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Akano
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Akano
Akano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Murphy is in closed guard... Akano tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy tries to launch a few punches to Hitomi Akano
Akano is able to achieve closed guard and counter Lauren Murphy's punches.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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Murphy and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy is holding Hitomi Akano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Hitomi Akano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy isolates Hitomi Akano's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hitomi Akano is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Hitomi Akano...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Akano's Chin is beginning to swell
Akano has a small cut in her Chin
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy rolls her over and takes her back!
Murphy is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Murphy controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Murphy is unable to move under Akano control.
Akano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Body shots by Lauren Murphy
Solid blows to Akano's abdomen.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Murphy is in rear mount over Akano
Akano works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
Murphy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Murphy is in rear mount over Akano
Akano has Murphy controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Akano manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Murphy
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Murphy struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano moves on the ground
Akano cannot take advantage in the ground
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Akano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Akano tries to cover her face,
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to move to full mount
Akano's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is in open guard over Murphy
Akano tries to jump to side mount.
Lauren Murphy jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Akano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Akano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Murphy launches a kick to Akano's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Akano grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Murphy struggles... Hitomi Akano is unable to take her down
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauren Murphy jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Akano should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Murphy and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hitomi Akano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Akano ducks under...
Hitomi Akano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Murphy
Murphy wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Murphy!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Murphy!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Akano is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Akano.
I think Hitomi Akano needs to learn how to pace herself better. Her performance is suffering from her exhaustion.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Murphy is connecting with a few punches
Murphy pushes Hitomi Akano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Murphy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Murphy is clinching with Akano.
Hitomi Akano pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Akano is eating those punches!
Hitomi Akano pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Hitomi Akano
The fighters are clinching.
Lauren Murphy postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Akano hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Akano ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hitomi Akano tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Murphy is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Akano doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lauren Murphy embrace and tries to move away...
Lauren Murphy pushes Akano forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Akano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Akano stumbles backwards and Lauren Murphy circles to get the center of the cage
Murphy moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Akano with a double overhooks!
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Hitomi Akano is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano steps forward
Lauren Murphy catches her with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Akano stops that one with her ribs!
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Akano pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauren Murphy jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Lauren Murphy moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Murphy and Akano circle around the center of the cage.
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Hitomi Akano tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy won't budge, forcing Akano to pull guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Lauren Murphy was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Akano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Akano
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Hitomi Akano's guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Akano
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Akano from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Lauren Murphy pushes Hitomi Akano down and prevents her attempts to escape
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Akano is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Hitomi Akano tries to take advantage...
Akano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Hitomi Akano tries to roll on the ground...
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Akano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Hitomi Akano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Murphy moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Akano.
Murphy misses a step and Hitomi Akano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Hitomi Akano tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauren Murphy jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
gets blocked by Akano.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy was tooling Hitomi Akano for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Hitomi Akano lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy tries to grapple
Akano moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Hitomi Akano's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Akano studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that goes wide.
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Hitomi Akano moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Murphy steps backwards away from Hitomi Akano. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Murphy is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hitomi Akano fakes a punch and launches herself over Murphy!
Nice move by Akano who clinches and pushes Murphy against the cage
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Murphy circles out and slips free of Hitomi Akano's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Akano is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Hitomi Akano shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Akano into her guard.
Crushing shot to Murphy's body! She's holding her side
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Murphy
Akano tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Murphy leans and gets Hitomi Akano's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Hitomi Akano is in closed guard over Murphy
Akano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Hitomi Akano!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauren Murphy controls the situation despite Hitomi Akano efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
They could take their toll on Akano.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Akano tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Akano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Lauren Murphy throws a flurry of punches at Akano...
A lot of them are hitting Akano's face
Akano has a small cut in her Right cheek
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Hitomi Akano
Hitomi Akano is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy throws a hook
She fails to land it.
Terrible one sided match... Akano was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Murphy moves backwards and Hitomi Akano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
A high kick from Lauren Murphy
misses badly. Murphy slips and falls!
Akano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Akano's moves.
Akano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to stand up!
Akano doesn't allow her!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Akano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to stand up!
Akano doesn't allow her!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauren Murphy is on her feet again.
Lauren Murphy goes with a looping right hand while Hitomi Akano jumps back and jabs
Murphy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Akano moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that goes wide.
Akano is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy shows great balance while pushing away Hitomi Akano
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Hitomi Akano burned herself out. I don't think she has any gas left in the tank.
Akano and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Akano's torso
that goes wide.
Akano should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hitomi Akano throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Murphy.
Akano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
whizzes past Akano.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Lauren Murphy.
Winner is Lauren Murphy by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 23/38 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Statistics: Hitomi Akano
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/10 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 399 s
What a mess. Lauren Era 2 is a far cry from Lauren Era 1. Not Akano though, she’s pretty consistently brutal. She really needs upgrades, whoever has her (I think Bullies?) . I legitimately have no more fights to give her. She is so clearly our worst fighter, there’s no one left for her to fight…
