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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 22729 p4p, 21409 weight class) and Johnny Waldron (ranked 209 p4p, 259 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Waldron!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Waldron gets tackled into the ropes by Magomedov. Magomedov maintains the clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Waldron avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Waldron is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Waldron into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Waldron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Waldron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldron controls his hands.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waldron is keeping busy.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov avoids the elbow strike from Waldron, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Waldron lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waldron stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Waldron misses with a body punch.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Waldron lands a good knee to the midsection. Magomedov won't want to take too many of those.
Waldron is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Waldron has his back to the ropes.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldron lands an elbow inside.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldron.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldron.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waldron swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Waldron.
Waldron taking a breather.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Waldron avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Waldron against the ropes.
Waldron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Waldron fails to land.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waldron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Waldron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldron can do to turn this around?
Waldron lands an elbow that stopped Magomedov in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldron.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Waldron is breathing heavily.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Waldron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waldron's gas tank.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Waldron swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldron controls his hands.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waldrons head.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waldron avoids it.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waldron has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Waldron lands with a short shot to the head.
Waldron pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Waldron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Waldron's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Waldron tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Waldron back against the ropes.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waldron is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waldron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Waldron has his back to the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Waldron has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Waldron wants to clinch up but Magomedov keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Waldron blocks it.
Waldron throws an elbow but it misses.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to stall but Waldron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waldron takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Waldron.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Waldron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldron can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov is working Waldron over against the ropes.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Waldron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Waldron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov is working Waldron over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov has Waldron pressed against the ropes.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Waldron as Magomedov tries to tie him up.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magomedov has Waldron up against the ropes in a clinch.
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldron is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Waldron won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waldron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Waldron won't want to take too many of those.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Waldron avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Waldron avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov dodges an elbow strike from Waldron.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldron.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Waldron.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waldron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldron pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov had his way with Johnny Waldron in that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Waldron's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Magomedov.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Waldron's head.
Waldron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov with a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Waldron's head.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Waldron is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Waldron is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Waldron has his back to the ropes.
Waldron lands an elbow that stopped Magomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Waldron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov stalling against the ropes.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Waldron.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waldron lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Waldron connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
Waldron cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Waldron tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waldron.
Waldron misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waldron pushes Magomedov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!
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