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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Boone (ranked 2103 p4p, 2607 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 cm 42 190 27 - 19 - 2 |
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187 cm 32 199 17 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Big right hand |
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Excellent grappler World class boxer Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Boone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Muromets! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boone moves in looking to clinch but Muromets pushes him off. Boone misses with a looping left. Muromets tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boone scores with a jab. Some wild striking there from Boone.
Boone tests Muromets's chin there with a solid looking shot. Muromets throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Muromets misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boone is looking to clinch. Muromets throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Muromets takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boone throws a hook but Muromets blocks it. Muromets avoids the body shot from Boone.
Boone has closed the distance and engaged Muromets in a clinch.
Muromets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boone's elbow. Muromets looks to throw an elbow but misses. Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Muromets stalling.
Muromets told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Boone. Muromets misses with a punch to the body.
Muromets lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jackson Boone has been cut. Boone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muromets lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boone or not. Boone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muromets. Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Muromets. Boone misses with a hook from the clinch. Muromets lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boone backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Muromets. Muromets looking to slow down the pace here. Muromets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muromets has him pressed against the cage. Boone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. Boone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow. Boone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murometss head. Muromets struggles to land a body shot inside as Boone controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muromets lands an elbow just above Boone 's eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muromets stalls. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muromets. Muromets blocks an uppercut.
Boone pushes Muromets back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Boone misses with a punch to the body.
Muromets stalling the fight.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it. Boone misses with the head strike.
Muromets misses with a knee strike.
Boone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Muromets trying to stall but Boone improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Boone.
Muromets lands a damaging elbow. Still in the clinch, Boone scores with a nice short uppercut. Muromets stalling against the cage.
Muromets trying to control the position but instead, Boone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muromets into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muromets prevents a body shot from Boone. A right hand to the body from Boone.
Boone lands a hook that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land. Boone misses with some punches.
Muromets throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boone fails to land. Muromets blocking some punches.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it. Boone blocks an elbow strike from Muromets.
Muromets throws an elbow but it misses.
A bit of stalling here from Muromets.
Muromets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muromets stalling the fight.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boone throws a punch but it's blocked by Muromets. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Boone lands a hook to the side of the head. Boone manages to break the clinch.
Muromets throws a low kick, looking for Boone's leg but Boone calmly moves out of range. Boone fails in his attempt to clinch. A little jabbing left from Muromets on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Muromets swats away the attempt to clinch by Boone. Boone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muromets misses with a hook. The fight moves into the clinch position. Muromets blocking some punches.
Boone working some nice short punches in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Boone scores with a nice short uppercut. Muromets tries to land a knee to the head but Boone blocks with his arms.
Boone misses with a short punch on the inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Boone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jackson Boone's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Muromets cracks a nice hook into Boone's ribs. Boone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Muromets misses with a low kick as Boone jumps back. Muromets dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Boone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Muromets throws a leg kick that is checked The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Muromets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Muromets walks into a left hand. Boone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Muromets misses with an uppercut. Muromets misses with a hook. Muromets slips under a jab from Boone. Boone connects with a nice looking jab.
Muromets throws a hook to the side of Boone's head but Boone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muromets paws at him with a jab and circles away. Muromets is looking to chop away at Boone's legs. Muromets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Boone. Boone tries to clinch there but Muromets circles away.
Jackson Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muromets walks into a straight right hand from Boone. Jab, jab by Muromets - just one landing. Muromets misses with a straight right. Boone thuds his right hand into Muromets's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Muromets circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muromets tries to move into range but Boone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A shot to the liver by Muromets. Beautiful body shot. Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muromets. Boone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Boone forces Muromets back against the cage and clinches. Boone avoids a wild elbow strike from Muromets. Boone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses. Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson Boone has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muromets. Boone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Muromets steps into range and cracks Boone with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boone flops backwards and Muromets dives into his guard looking to finish!
Boone is rocked! Muromets slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Oh Boone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boone is trying to keep Muromets in close.
Boone seems to have got his legs back now. Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position. Muromets not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Boone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muromets is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Muromets drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muromets jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muromets thuds a left hand into Boone's body. Boone misses with a looping right. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Muromets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone. Boone lands with an uppercut that bounces Muromets off the cage and back into range. Boone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Boone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Muromets is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boone is keeping busy. Muromets gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Boone misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Muromets. Boone lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muromets is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A shot in the inside from Boone. Boone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Muromets is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Muromets swings for the body but Boone moves out of range.
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muromets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Muromets was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Muromets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A lazy left from Boone finds it's target. Muromets shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Boone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Muromets throws out a powerful jab. Muromets has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Boone can't break the clinch.
Boone throws a head punch that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilya Muromets will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jackson Boone's cut. That's time! Boone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Boone connects with a nice looking jab.
Boone moves in looking to clinch but Muromets pushes him off. Muromets appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Boone misses with a hook
and Muromets connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muromets steps into range and cracks Boone with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boone flops backwards and Muromets dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muromets wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. Muromets might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Boone wants to control the position but Muromets says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Muromets controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone won't allow Muromets to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Boone is looking for a sweep. Muromets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Muromets trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Muromets throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muromets on the side of the head. Boone slips under a jab. Muromets missing with a left hand there. Boone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice shot by Boone. Boone moves away from the strike by Muromets. Muromets walks into a left hand. Boone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muromets swats him away and circles back towards the center. Muromets throws out a counter right but Boone avoids it with no problem. Boone tries to clinch up but Muromets circles away and keeps his distance. Boone moves into the clinch. Muromets blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boone breaks from the clinch.
Boone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muromets. Boone moves into the clinch. Boone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muromets lands a damaging elbow. Muromets misses with the head strike.
Muromets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Boone scores with a nice short uppercut. Muromets manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muromets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Muromets slowing the pace effectively. Boone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Muromets. Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muromets lands an elbow that stopped Boone in his tracks for a moment. 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! Boone avoids the elbow strike from Muromets, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Boone.
Boone working aggressively here.
Boone misses with a short punch on the inside. Muromets prevents a body shot from Boone. Boone misses with a punch on the inside.
Boone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boone swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it. Boone letting Muromets take a breather here. Muromets can't find room to land a body shot as Boone controls the action.
Muromets is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boone as Muromets tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight! Ilya Muromets comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Muromets has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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RATING
63% |
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