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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raoni Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raoni Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Murray!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Joseph Murray has been cut.
Ortega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray.
Murray throws a body kick that misses
and Ortega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murray throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoni Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray misses with the body kick
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortega slips a jab from Murray.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray misses with the body kick
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
Murray being controlled here, momentarily.
Murray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray working a defensive guard here.
Murray can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega tries to counter by clinching up but Murray breaks away and moves out of range.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joseph Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murray.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Ortega with that takedown attempt.
Ortega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray throws a nice head kick!
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Ortega tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murray manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Murray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Ortega is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murray.
Ortega walks into a left hand.
Ortega blocks a head kick by Murray.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ortega escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Ortega gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega decides to stand back up.
Murray scores with a push kick.
Murray leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray throws a push kick but Ortega slaps the foot to one side.
Ortega misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a good low kick that Ortega was not able to check.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoni Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Murray throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Murray counters with a head kick. That will keep Ortega thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Ortega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Murray misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Ortega on that attempt.
Murray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murray lands with a nice body kick.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ortega lands with an uppercut that bounces Murray off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Ortega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Ortega drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage.
Murray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch but Murray keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Murray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Ortega sets himself, and Murray steps forward looking for the clinch! Ortega avoids it this time.
Murray forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ortega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a solid body kick.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoni Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega throws a nice head kick!
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortega dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Murray has Ortega pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortega trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Murray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.
Ortega rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray scores a nice knee to the body.
Murray working Ortega over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Raoni Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Ortega.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Murray!
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hype
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