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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 131 p4p, 21545 weight class) and Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 21 p4p, 528 weight class). Kreischer comes to the cage accompanied by Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone. 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kreischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Kreischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov is pushing Kreischer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Kreischer blocks it.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Kreischer working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
I was talking to Kreischer'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 working aggressively here.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov working Kreischer over with knees to the body.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kreischer's face.
It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreischer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomedov can turn it around.
Magomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kreischer avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov trying to stall but Kreischer improves his position.
Kreischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Kreischer's ribcage.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
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 Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Magomedov won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov gets through Kreischer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov is working Kreischer over against the cage.
Magomedov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Kreischer's ribcage. Kreischer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov slows down the pace here.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tries to work over Kreischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreischer takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov pushes Kreischer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov pushes Kreischer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kreischer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kreischer scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov controlling the action here for a moment.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Kreischer blocks with his arms.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is working Kreischer over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Magomedov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov stalling against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov gets through Kreischer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kreischer won't want to take too many of those.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kreischer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov presses Kreischer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
Kreischer tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Nikolai Magomedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kreischer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magomedov lunges at Kreischer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kreischer's hand.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Kreischer pushes him off.
Kreischer ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Kreischer up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov is looking to control Kreischer's arms but Kreischer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer avoiding damage as Magomedov throws knees to the body.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreischers head.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Magomedov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Kreischer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Magomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolai Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov cracks Kreischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov cracks Kreischer with a nice body shot.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov cracks Kreischer with a nice body shot.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreischer avoids it.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer misses with a body punch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Kreischer's ribcage. Kreischer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Magomedov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Magomedov works on Kreischer's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer missing with knees 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!
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreischers head.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kreischer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreischers head.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov pushes Kreischer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Herbert Kreischer stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.
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