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The Raymond Muratalla vs. Zaur Abdullaev round-by-round updates are here. They provide fans with real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming interim lightweight title fight. The matchup, scheduled for 12 rounds, pits two fighters on impressive runs against each other.
Muratalla is currently undefeated, with a perfect 22-0 record devoid of any draws and no-contests. Moreover, he is a fearsome power-puncher, with 17 stoppages to his name. By contrast, Abdullaev is 20-1, and is currently on an 8-fight win streak, with just 12 stoppages throughout his career.
The two men compete for the IBF interim lightweight championship in the co-main event of the Emanuel Navarrete vs. Charly Suarez card. It is a high stakes matchup for both men, but unfortunately for Abdullaev, he isn't expected to win, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing him as a +390 underdog.
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Meanwhile, Muratalla is regarded by oddsmakers as a -550 favorite. The event is scheduled for a start time of 5:30 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 2:30 PM P.T. (Pacific Time) for the preliminary card. The main card, though, starts at 10:00 PM E.T. / 7:00 PM P.T.
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However, Muratalla vs. Abdullaev is expected to take place around 1:00 AM E.T. / 10:00 PM P.T.
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Raymond Muratalla vs. Zaur Abdullaev
Round 1: The round starts with a hard body jab from Abdullaev. Another body jab from Abdullaev, while Muratalla is feinting and looking for angles. Yet another body jab from Abdullaev, while Muratalla fires off a few non-committal jabs. Body shot from Muratalla, which is answered in kind by Abdullaev.
Muratalla counters an Abdullaev jab. It's a technical fight so far, with neither man having a good read on the other yet. However, Adbullaev has been able to consistently land his body jab.
Our Score: 10-9 Abdullaev
Round 2: Yet another body jab from Abdullaev to start off the round. A slick jab-uppercut combination from Muratalla lands clean. Abdullaev returns to the stabbing jab to the midsection, which he follows up with a double jab. A big right hand lands for Muratalla.
A three-punch combination from Muratalla lands, countering an Abdullaev jab. This is a much better round from Muratalla, who lands a one-two to the body. Abdullaev with a body jab. It's the only weapon he's used thus far.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 19-19 overall
Round 3: Body jab from Abdullaev. He's struggling to land anything else. Muratalla switches to southpaw, sniping Abdullaev with a right-handed jab. A shifting combination lands for Muratalla, who returns to orthodox. Jabs for Muratalla, who follows up with a one-two.
A nice left hook from Abdullaev barely misses. Body shot from Muratalla. A sharp right hand lands for Muratalla, but Abdullaev fires back with a hard one-two on the counter. Muratalla lunges in with an uppercut, splitting Abdullaev's high guard.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 29-28 Muratalla overall
Round 4: Body shots from both men. A good two-punch combination lands for Abdullaev. A hard left hook from Muratalla lands ot the body. There's a definite speed advantage in Muratalla's favor as he lands a right hand. Body shot from Abdullaev.
A combination from Muratalla ends with a good body shot. Muratalla's movement and angles are giving Abdullaev issues. Muratalla with a good one-two.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 39-37 Muratalla overall
Round 5: Abdullaev's output is significantly lower than Muratalla's, who is using angles to land combinations. But just like that, a double right hand from Abdullaev gets Muratalla's attention. Body jab from Abdullaev, who then eats an intercepting uppercut from Muratalla.
Body shot from Abdullaev. Muratalla connects with a body jab. Neither man landing clean at the moment. Finally, Muratalla lands something, but it's a better round from Abdullaev.
Our Score: 10-9 Abdullaev, 48-47 Muratalla overall
Round 6: A good one-two from Muratalla lands to start things off. A right to the body lands for Abdullaev, but Muratalla answers with a two-punch combination. Body jab from Muratalla. More jabs from Abdullaev, but Muratalla digs to the body with a left hook.
Muratalla keeps trying to use a Philly Shell after throwing, but he can't get the shoulder up quick enough before Abdullaev catches him with a right hand.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 58-56 Muratalla overall
Round 7: Sharp jabs from Muratalla. But Abdullaev continues investing in the body. An Abdullaev jab finds the mark, but Muratalla blasts the body. Abdullaev returns the favor with his own body shot. Body jab from Abdullaev, who is far more comfortable now.
Muratalla with a good jab upstairs, while Abdullaev lands downstairs. Another jab from Muratalla, but Abdullaev cracks him with a right hand.
Our Score: 10-9 Abdullaev, 67-66 Muratalla overall
Round 8: Muratalla has let Abdullaev back into the fight. It's now razor-thin. Muratalla with a combination, but nothing lands clean. Jabs from Muratalla, while Abdullaev tags the body. Muratalla connects a right hand to the body, then another upstairs, but Abdullaev's chin is solid.
Jab to the body from Muratalla. Good uppercuts from Muratalla, followed by even more.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 77-75 Muratalla overall
Round 9: Pressure from Abdullaev, while Muratalla lands the jab. Body jab from Abdullaev. Combinations to the body from Muratalla. Another jab from him lands, followed by uppercuts to the body. Abdullaev is still heavy on the front foot, trying to find a moment to land the right hand.
However, Muratalla snipes him with a jab before splitting his guard with an uppercut. A combination lands partially from Muratalla.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 87-84 Muratalla overall
Round 10: Muratalla starts off with combinations, but it's all hitting the gloves. Abdullaev tries to fire back, but nothing lands clean for him either. Jab for Abdullaev, while Muratalla lands a one-two. Both men land with their jabs. Abdullaev is too hesistant, while Muratalla lands some partial combinations.
A jab and body shot lands for Muratalla. Not much activity besides non-committal jabs from both men.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 97-93 Muratalla overall
Round 11: Jabs from both men, but Abdullaev has Muratalla backing up. A combination from Abdullaev lands, but Muratalla cracks him with an uppercut. A one-two from Abdullaev lands. Abdullaev attempts a left hook, but Muratalla counters him with an uppercut.
Abdullaev with another left hook, landing this time. Muratalla with a jab-uppercut that snaps Abdullaev's head back up. A double jab from Muratalla snipes Abdullaev, before an uppercut lands hard, bloodying his nose.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 107-102 Muratalla overall
Round 12: Muratalla cracking Abdullaev with combinations. He's just a step ahead of him, making Abdullaev miss. Jabs from Abdullaev, but Muratalla lands a right hand and uppercut. A good body shot from Muratalla hits the mark. Muratalla switches to southpaw.
Abdullaev is trying, but he's missing everything he's throwing. He finally lands a right hand, but Muratalla returns fire with a left straight. Good right hands from Abdullaev, who has Muratalla cornered for a moment. A good right-left combination lands from Muratalla.
Our Score: 10-9 Muratalla, 117-111 Muratalla overall
Official Decision
Raymond Muratalla def. Zaur Abdullaev via unanimous decision (118-110, 119-109, 119-109)
