Flyweight contenders Lauren Murphy and Andrea Lee left it all in the Octagon in their three-rounder, with Murphy taking a split decision victory.
Scores were 30-27, 29-28 and 28-29 for the No. 7-ranked Murphy, now 12-4. The No. 8-ranked Lee falls to 11-4.
As advertised, there was non-stop action from Murphy and Lee in the opening frame, with each standing in the pocket and throwing, with the wear of battle showing on both faces early on. Late in the frame, a takedown from Murphy wasn’t spectacular, but it may have been enough to allow her to edge the close round.
Murphy got a late takedown in the second round as well, but before that, it was Lee leading the action as she introduced more kicks to her attack.
In the second minute of the third, Lee looked to lock in a choke, but Murphy got out of trouble by turning it into a takedown followed by top control. Once standing, both fighters continued to throw, Lee landing a hard body kick which was followed by a knee at close range by Murphy.
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