PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 22227 p4p, 20920 weight class) and Johnny Waldron (ranked 246 p4p, 242 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Magomedov
vs
Waldron

205 cm
35
235
28 - 6 - 0

200 cm
39
280
23 - 22 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Conquer

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 28 - 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 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Waldron!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Waldron is blocking nicely.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldron controls his hands.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Waldron.
Waldron misses with the head strike.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
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.
Waldron blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Waldron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waldron stalls.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldron 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.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of 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.
Waldron lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Waldron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Waldron is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Waldron into the ropes.
Waldron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldron or not.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Waldron is blocking nicely.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Waldron's ribcage.
Waldron looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Waldron takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Waldron throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Waldron blocks with his arms.
Magomedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Waldron up against the ropes.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Waldron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Magomedov jabs Waldron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Waldron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Waldron misses with an elbow over the top.
Waldron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Waldron is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldron or not.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldron can do to turn this around?
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Waldron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Waldron.
A short left from Waldron.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov works on Waldron's body with a couple of short punches.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov has Waldron pushed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Magomedov.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Magomedov clinches up with Waldron and pushes him back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waldron's face.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Waldron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waldron is keeping busy.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to stall but Waldron improves his position.
Waldron prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Waldron takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Waldron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Waldron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Waldron tries to tie him up.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov is working Waldron over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waldrons head.
Magomedov is leaning against Waldron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Waldron's ribcage. Waldron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Magomedov clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waldron, pushing him back against the ropes.
Waldron avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Waldron avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Magomedov working Waldron over with knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waldron misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldron misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldron working aggressively here.
Waldron is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Waldron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waldron's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov cracks Waldron with a nice body shot.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Magomedov tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Waldron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Johnny Waldron's cut even more.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Waldron controls the action.

Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Waldron's body. Waldron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Waldron.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waldron is keeping busy.
Waldron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to stall but Waldron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waldron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
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.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov tries to work over Waldron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waldron is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Waldron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waldron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov pushes Waldron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Waldron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Waldron blocks with his arms.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldron.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron slows down the pace here.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov gets through Waldron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waldron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov is leaning against Waldron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.

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 Nard Betker scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:43
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!