PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov comes to the cage accompanied by Вставай. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marailov
vs
Boone

191 cm
32
267 lbs
25 - 17 - 1

188 cm
31
260 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Bullet Proof System
On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Marailov's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Marailov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Boone ducks down to avoid it.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone throws a one two combo.
A big left from Boone misses.
Boone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a nice uppercut.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
A little jabbing left from Boone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Good shot there by Marailov.
Marailov thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov cracks a nice hook into Boone's ribs.
Marailov connects with a body shot.
Boone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marailov, as that shot connected.
Marailov scores with a nice head shot.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Boone cracks Marailov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone tries for a takedown but Marailov circles away easily
and Marailov counters with a series of strikes. Boone will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Gustav Marailov has been cut.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boone misses with a double jab
and Marailov counters with an outside leg kick.
Marailov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marailov throws a one two combo.
Marailov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marailov connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Marailov throws a nice looking combination but Boone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone lands with a straight right. Marailov didn't see that one coming.
Gustav Marailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone lands a head shot.
Marailov misses with a leg kick

so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marailov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marailov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boone is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marailov has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Boone won't allow Marailov to get back to his feet.
Marailov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boone staying out of range there.
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marailov feints a jab promting Boone to slip. Marailov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Boone there.
Marailov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marailov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Boone misses.
Marailov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boone staying out of range there.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marailov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Marailov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Marailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boone moves away.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Boone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Boone moved out of range nicely.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Marailov does no damage.
Boone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
Boone throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marailov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Marailov misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Boone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Marailov.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.
Marailov slips a straight right by Boone.
Boone with a jab.
A punch combination from Boone misses.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov dips to his left and cracks Boone with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Marailov.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Boone tries to counter it with a takedown but Marailov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Boone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marailov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boone scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Marailov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Boone misses the jab.
Boone misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Marailov.
Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Boone lands a jab to the head.
Marailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Boone counters with a takedown into side control.
Boone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Marailov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marailov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Marailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marailov is controlling Boone's trapped leg to prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Marailov is defending well.
Boone winds up and cracks Marailov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marailov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boone manages to mount him!
Marailov tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Marailov gets back to half guard.
Marailov is staying active underneath Boone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marailov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boone.

Marailov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marailov lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
No joy there for Boone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marailov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boone.
Marailov throws a right hand that Boone ducks under and follows up with a left that Boone also avoids with ease.
Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone lands with a hook. Marailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marailov scores with a decent looking hook.
Boone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marailov.
Robert Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marailov misses with a straight left.
Gustav Marailov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marailov cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Boone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boone.

Boone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marailov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marailov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marailov!

Gustav Marailov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robert Boone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boone is looking for a sweep.
Boone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gustav Marailov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marailov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Marailov!
After winning the bout, Gustav Marailov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.