Post by The Sandman on Mar 14, 2023 21:45:27 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico).
Lauren Murphy is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Aspen Ladd shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Murphy and Ladd move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
Murphy launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ladd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran has seen that!
Mike Beltran takes away one point from Lauren Murphy for eye poke.
Mike Beltran allows Ladd time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Ladd's torso
that hits its mark.
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ladd goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Ladd
Ladd launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Ladd
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ladd's ribs.
Ladd blocks Lauren Murphy's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Ladd
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy succeeds
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Ladd tries to escape from the full mount...
Lauren Murphy is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Murphy breaths deeply while 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lauren Murphy and Ladd engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Murphy pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy steps forward
Aspen Ladd catches her with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Left cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Murphy's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
Murphy is connecting with a few punches
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
Murphy launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ladd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran didn't see the foul!
Murphy pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ladd steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ladd moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Aspen Ladd.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Aspen Ladd
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Forehead
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Aspen Ladd's punches
Murphy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ladd.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy leads with a punch
Aspen Ladd avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
and hits Ladd's ribs hard
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ladd
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Aspen Ladd 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Aspen Ladd embrace and tries to move away...
Aspen Ladd pushes Murphy forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Aspen Ladd 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 Aspen Ladd
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ladd takes a break to breathe while holding Lauren Murphy.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Aspen Ladd
almost hit her as she moves away.
Ladd is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Aspen Ladd!
Murphy ducks under...
Murphy steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aspen Ladd tries a hook to the body
and hits Murphy ribs hard
Hard blow to Murphy's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Aspen Ladd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Ladd holds Lauren Murphy's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Murphy is in closed guard... Ladd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Aspen Ladd rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauren Murphy uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Mike Beltran 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.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
whizzes past Ladd.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Aspen Ladd
surprises Murphy!
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Murphy moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ladd moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Murphy with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lauren Murphy!
Ladd ducks under...
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd goes to the body...
She punishes Murphy's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ladd moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy moves forward looking for some action
Lauren Murphy shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lauren Murphy embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ladd who put distance between them
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ladd and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Aspen Ladd
mostly hits air.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ladd stops that one with her ribs!
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Lauren Murphy is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Ladd is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ladd throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Ladd is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Aspen Ladd looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Aspen Ladd slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Ladd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aspen Ladd controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Aspen Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Aspen Ladd looks to counter!
Aspen Ladd takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lauren Murphy shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Lauren Murphy breaks that americana attempt!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Aspen Ladd tries to better her position on the ground...
Ladd is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Aspen Ladd is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Ladd tries to counter Murphy's moves on the ground.
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Ladd uses her strength to keep Ladd at a disadvantage
Ladd is trying to counter now!
Aspen Ladd looks to pass to mount...
Ladd slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lauren Murphy.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Ladd blocks them effectively.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Aspen Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Aspen Ladd sits high on Lauren Murphy's chest and pulls her leg underneath Murphy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Murphy tries to roll out. She's too quick for Aspen Ladd and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Ladd and it cost her top position.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Ladd blocks them effectively.
Mike Beltran 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.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Murphy should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Brilliant combination from Lauren Murphy
Ladd is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Aspen Ladd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Aspen Ladd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Ladd manages to dodge it
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Aspen Ladd swings and Murphy has to retreat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Aspen Ladd, but it's close.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Aspen Ladd.
Murphy staggers backwards. Ladd wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aspen Ladd tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Aspen Ladd is in open guard over Murphy
Aspen Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ladd jumps and tries to free her leg! Murphy doesn't allow this but Aspen Ladd is able to get half guard here.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Aspen Ladd keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Murphy
Ladd launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Murphy is covering herself! Ladd tries to force the situation and Murphy clumsily gives her back!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Ladd has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Ladd now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Ladd works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Aspen Ladd is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ladd tries to use some of her tricky moves but Ladd's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Aspen Ladd looks to counter!
Aspen Ladd throws her leg over Lauren Murphy's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Aspen Ladd's rear naked choke attempt!
Lauren Murphy frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Aspen Ladd and ends up on top!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
Murphy is in closed guard... Ladd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Aspen Ladd rolls her over and takes her back!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Ladd has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Ladd now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Murphy adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ladd tries to use some of her tricky moves but Ladd's is smart enough to counter her.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aspen Ladd and Murphy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Lauren Murphy moves forward and launches a low kick.
Ladd blocks that.
Murphy misses a step and Aspen Ladd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Murphy's jaw!
Murphy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy avoids getting cornered.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Aspen Ladd by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Statistics: Aspen Ladd
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Lauren tried to be the stronger fighter, but wasn’t stronger enough to do anything meaningfully meaningful. Thus loss.
Lauren Murphy is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Aspen Ladd shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mike Beltran.
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Round 1
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Murphy and Ladd move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
Murphy launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ladd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran has seen that!
Mike Beltran takes away one point from Lauren Murphy for eye poke.
Mike Beltran allows Ladd time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauren Murphy fires an unorthodox punch to Ladd's torso
that hits its mark.
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ladd goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Ladd
Ladd launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Ladd
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Ladd's ribs.
Ladd blocks Lauren Murphy's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Ladd
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy succeeds
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Aspen Ladd
Ladd tries to escape from the full mount...
Lauren Murphy is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Aspen Ladd
Murphy breaths deeply while 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lauren Murphy and Ladd engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Murphy pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy steps forward
Aspen Ladd catches her with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Left cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Murphy's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
Murphy is connecting with a few punches
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
Murphy launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Ladd's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mike Beltran didn't see the foul!
Murphy pushes Aspen Ladd and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ladd steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ladd moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Aspen Ladd.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Aspen Ladd
who outboxes her opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Forehead
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Aspen Ladd's punches
Murphy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Ladd.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy leads with a punch
Aspen Ladd avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
and hits Ladd's ribs hard
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Ladd
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Aspen Ladd 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Aspen Ladd embrace and tries to move away...
Aspen Ladd pushes Murphy forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Aspen Ladd 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 Aspen Ladd
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ladd takes a break to breathe while holding Lauren Murphy.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Aspen Ladd
almost hit her as she moves away.
Ladd is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Aspen Ladd!
Murphy ducks under...
Murphy steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aspen Ladd tries a hook to the body
and hits Murphy ribs hard
Hard blow to Murphy's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Aspen Ladd is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Ladd holds Lauren Murphy's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Murphy is in closed guard... Ladd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Aspen Ladd rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauren Murphy uses her ground skills to free one of her legs while working on the ground.
Mike Beltran 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.
A punch from Lauren Murphy
whizzes past Ladd.
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Aspen Ladd
surprises Murphy!
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Murphy moves backwards and Aspen Ladd is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ladd moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Murphy with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Lauren Murphy!
Ladd ducks under...
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Ladd goes to the body...
She punishes Murphy's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ladd moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aspen Ladd fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Murphy moves forward looking for some action
Lauren Murphy shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Ladd doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Lauren Murphy embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Ladd who put distance between them
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ladd and Murphy circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Aspen Ladd throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Aspen Ladd
mostly hits air.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ladd stops that one with her ribs!
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mike Beltran tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Lauren Murphy is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Ladd is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ladd throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Ladd is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Aspen Ladd looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Aspen Ladd slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Ladd tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aspen Ladd controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Aspen Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Aspen Ladd looks to counter!
Aspen Ladd takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lauren Murphy shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Lauren Murphy breaks that americana attempt!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Aspen Ladd tries to better her position on the ground...
Ladd is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Aspen Ladd is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Ladd tries to counter Murphy's moves on the ground.
Aspen Ladd is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Ladd uses her strength to keep Ladd at a disadvantage
Ladd is trying to counter now!
Aspen Ladd looks to pass to mount...
Ladd slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Lauren Murphy.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Ladd blocks them effectively.
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Aspen Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Aspen Ladd sits high on Lauren Murphy's chest and pulls her leg underneath Murphy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Murphy tries to roll out. She's too quick for Aspen Ladd and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Ladd and it cost her top position.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Ladd blocks them effectively.
Mike Beltran 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.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Murphy steps backwards away from Aspen Ladd. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Murphy should have paced herself better. It looks like she burned herself out.
Brilliant combination from Lauren Murphy
Ladd is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Aspen Ladd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Aspen Ladd takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Ladd manages to dodge it
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Aspen Ladd swings and Murphy has to retreat
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Aspen Ladd, but it's close.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Aspen Ladd.
Murphy staggers backwards. Ladd wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Aspen Ladd is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aspen Ladd tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Aspen Ladd is in open guard over Murphy
Aspen Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Ladd jumps and tries to free her leg! Murphy doesn't allow this but Aspen Ladd is able to get half guard here.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Aspen Ladd keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Aspen Ladd is in half guard over Murphy
Ladd launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Murphy is covering herself! Ladd tries to force the situation and Murphy clumsily gives her back!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Ladd has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Ladd now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Ladd works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mike Beltran didn't see that!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Aspen Ladd is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ladd tries to use some of her tricky moves but Ladd's is smart enough to counter her.
Poorly executed technique. Aspen Ladd looks to counter!
Aspen Ladd throws her leg over Lauren Murphy's arm leaving her with only one arm to defend herself from Aspen Ladd's rear naked choke attempt!
Lauren Murphy frees her arm and defends the choke. She manages to turn into Aspen Ladd and ends up on top!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Ladd
Murphy is in closed guard... Ladd tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Aspen Ladd is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Aspen Ladd in her guard...
Aspen Ladd rolls her over and takes her back!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Aspen Ladd who is trying to get one hook in!
Aspen Ladd has one hook in!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Ladd has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Ladd now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ladd tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Murphy adopts the turtle defense and Ladd is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Ladd is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Ladd tries to use some of her tricky moves but Ladd's is smart enough to counter her.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aspen Ladd and Murphy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Lauren Murphy moves forward and launches a low kick.
Ladd blocks that.
Murphy misses a step and Aspen Ladd sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ladd is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Murphy's jaw!
Murphy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Ladd pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Ladd studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy and Ladd circle around the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aspen Ladd attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy avoids getting cornered.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Aspen Ladd by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 12/30 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Statistics: Aspen Ladd
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Lauren tried to be the stronger fighter, but wasn’t stronger enough to do anything meaningfully meaningful. Thus loss.
