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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 22221 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Hans Schultz (ranked 255 p4p, 112 weight class). Schultz has chosen Love Bites as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 31 - 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Schultz is looking for the big counter here.
Schultz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schultz circles away quickly and effectively.
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
Schultz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schultz throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Nikolai Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Schultz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
Schultz 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.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Magomedov trying to stall but Schultz improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Schultz throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov presses Schultz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Schultz misses with an elbow strike.
Schultz throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov trying to stall but Schultz improves his position.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Schultz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schultz misses with a body punch.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 lands a body punch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Schultz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Schultz tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov pushes Schultz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz throws an elbow but it misses.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Schultz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schultz managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Schultz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Schultz.
Schultz lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the ropes and back into range.
Magomedov clinches.
Schultz throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Schultz lands a damaging elbow.
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Schultz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Schultz.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Magomedov cracks Schultz with a nice 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 scores with a hook to the body.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
A short left from Magomedov.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schultz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Schultz takes a knee to the side of the body.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Schultz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schultz's gas tank.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Schultz won't want to take too many of those.
Schultz letting Magomedov take a breather here.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schultz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov pushes Schultz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
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 Nikolai Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schultz takes one on the button.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov avoiding damage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Schultz's ribcage. Schultz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch but Schultz improves position.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Schultz.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Schultz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
Magomedov presses Schultz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
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 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 moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Schultz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schultz.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schultz is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov has Schultz up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Schultz throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working Schultz over against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Schultz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov working Schultz over with knees to the body.
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.
Schultz being controlled against the ropes.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is working Schultz over against the ropes.
Magomedov presses Schultz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov pushes Schultz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov pushes Schultz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Schultz.
Magomedov is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Schultz won't want to take too many of those.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov is working Schultz over against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov had his way with Hans Schultz in that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Magomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Schultz keeps it at a distance.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schultz on the side of the head.
Schultz misses with a right hand
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hans Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schultz tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schultz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Schultz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magomedov is leaning against Schultz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schultz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schultz.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Schultz throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov is pushing Schultz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Schultz.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Schultz up against the ropes.
Hans Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schultz lands an elbow inside.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Schultz throws an elbow that misses.
Magomedov dodges an elbow strike from Schultz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:44
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!
Hans Schultz spoke after the fight, saying '"I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!"'.
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FIGHT
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