PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Murometz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Murometz
vs
Jackson

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilya Murometz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murometz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Murometz is having none of it.
Murometz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murometz defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is taking a breather. Murometz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is keen to just control but Murometz is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kendall Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Murometz avoids them all with ease.
Murometz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murometz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murometz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murometz wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murometz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murometz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murometz is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson pushing down on Murometz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murometz defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murometz is looking to escape.
Murometz taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Murometz is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Murometz is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson stops Murometz from getting back to his feet.
Murometz trying to control from the bottom.
Murometz is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murometz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murometz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson has Murometz pressed against the cage, preventing Murometz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murometz uses from the top position.
Murometz tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Murometz postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jackson has eaten all the pies!
Jackson keeping full guard, as Murometz tries to pass.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murometz wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murometz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murometz has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Murometz is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Murometz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murometz is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.

Murometz seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.

Murometz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Murometz misses with a double jab.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Murometz. Murometz gets slowly back to his feet.
Murometz tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Jackson moves into the clinch.

Jackson has hold of one of Murometz's legs. Murometz is fighting the takedown attempt but Jackson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Murometz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Murometz keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson won't allow Murometz to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kendall Jackson.

Jackson has Murometz up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Murometz.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Murometz in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Murometz is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.

Jackson gets control of Murometz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murometz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murometz thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is standing up over Murometz. Murometz looks to escape but Jackson dives into side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Murometz is working away.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murometz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson tries to move to full mount but Murometz actually manages to regain half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Murometz is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Murometz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ilya Murometz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson clinches.
Murometz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murometz avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murometz as Jackson tries to tie him up.

Murometz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murometz tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Murometz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murometz lands with a slapping head kick.
Murometz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Murometz moves out of range easily.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murometz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Murometz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Murometz misses.
A head kick misses from Murometz.
Murometz tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jackson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murometz's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murometz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murometz tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murometz gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Murometz breaks from the clinch.
Murometz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murometz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murometz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Murometz lands a big head kick that sends Jackson tumbling to the mat! Murometz takes a step backwards and waves Jackson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Kendall Jackson has been cut.
Jackson dives in and grabs Murometz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murometz pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Murometz keeps the fight on the outside.

Murometz gets a takedown into half guard.
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!

Murometz is working for a submission of some sort.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Murometz trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

Murometz stands up out of the half guard.
Murometz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murometz lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Murometz swinging wildly here.
Murometz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Murometz.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murometz working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Murometz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murometz's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.

Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murometz pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Murometz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murometz wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Kendall Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Murometz winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kendall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murometz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murometz winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murometz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Murometz wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Murometz is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Murometz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Murometz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Jackson!