Sam Hughes defeated Viktoriia Dudakova by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Women's Strawweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov, held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West. The judges scored it 27-30, 29-28, 29-28, Sam Hughes won the decision.
Viktoriia Dudakova vs Sam Hughes
Fight stats: totals
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Where it landed
Significant strikes landed by target in this fight
Where it happened
Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground
Range × target
Significant strikes landed by range and target in this fight · landed / attempted in each cell
Round by round
Significant strikes landed per round · the judges' scores under each
Bars share one scale across rounds. Each chip is one judge's score for the round, coloured by who they gave it to.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 10 media scorecards
- Jay Pettry · Sherdog.com29-28Hughes
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com29-28Hughes
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com29-28Hughes
- Dayne Fox · The MMA Draw29-28Hughes
- Ryan Frederick · WrestlingObserver.com29-28Hughes
- Dan Levi · Best Fight Picks29-28Hughes
- Jake Noecker · Cageside Press29-28Hughes
- Zane Simon · The MMA Vivisection29-28Hughes
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno29-28Hughes
- Danny Segura · MMAJunkie.com29-28Hughes
Fan Scorecards
73 fan scorecards submitted
Betting Odds
Average moneyline across 13 sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Viktoriia Dudakova | Sam Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| BetAnything | -200 | +170 |
| BetOnline | -203 | +173 |
| BetRivers | -210 | +165 |
| BetUS | -205 | +170 |
| Betway | +195 | -286 |
| Bovada | -200 | +170 |
| Caesars | -185 | +155 |
| Cloudbet | +108 | -144 |
| DraftKings | +124 | -160 |
| FanDuel | -176 | +148 |
| mybookie | -199 | +160 |
| Pinnacle | -199 | +173 |
| SXBet | -208 | +167 |
Odds are for information only.
Build with this line: the same consensus odds, with opening and closing lines, are in the UFCalendar Fight API. Odds in the MMA Fight Data API
Insights
- Sam Hughes absorbs 4.69 significant strikes a minute, more than 83% of UFC fighters.
- Viktoriia Dudakova lands 2.72 takedowns per 15 minutes, more than 83% of UFC fighters.
Style & credentials
No background on record
Camp · Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness · RussiaNo background on record
Camp · Fortis MMA · United StatesSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
Time in position
Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.
Where the strikes land
Range × target
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Viktoriia Dudakova vs Sam Hughes?
Sam Hughes defeated Viktoriia Dudakova by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Women's Strawweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov, held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West. The judges scored it 27-30, 29-28, 29-28, Sam Hughes won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Viktoriia Dudakova vs Sam Hughes?
The judges scored it 27-30, 29-28, 29-28, Sam Hughes won the decision.
Was Viktoriia Dudakova vs Sam Hughes a robbery?
Public scoring backed the judges: 62% of 73 fan cards scored it for Sam Hughes; 100% of 10 media scores picked Sam Hughes.