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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nicklaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. Nicklaus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Maino f.Busta Rhymes Jim Jones Gucci Mane Yo Gotti Trae The Truth - Mobbin . Jack Nicklaus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
28 - 14 - 0 |
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255 lbs
29 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Nicklaus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Nicklaus is out of range.
Nicklaus throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Nicklaus counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicklaus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Magomedov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Magomedov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nicklaus lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicklaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Nicklaus is controlling well.
Nicklaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nicklaus trying to mount his opponent but Magomedov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nicklaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Nicklaus trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nicklaus looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicklaus is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Nicklaus postures up.
Nicklaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Nicklaus moves out of range.
Nicklaus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nicklaus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicklaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Nicklaus moves away and avoids it.
And Nicklaus tries to counter it with a takedown but Magomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov swings for the body but Nicklaus moves out of range.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Nicklaus throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Nicklaus keeps it at a distance.
Nicklaus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicklaus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nicklaus moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Nicklaus saw that one coming.
Nicklaus throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Nicklaus counters with a shoot takedown. Magomedov fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicklaus wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicklaus trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicklaus preventing the sweep.
Nicklaus looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nicklaus is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Nicklaus is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
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!
Nicklaus throws a one two combo.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Good leg kick by Nicklaus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicklaus misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Nicklaus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nicklaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to score with a low kick but Nicklaus moves his leg out of the way.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicklaus misses with a body punch.
Nicklaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nicklaus tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicklaus tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Nicklaus back against the cage.
Nicklaus throws a head punch that misses.
Nicklaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Nicklaus.
Nicklaus misses with a punch to the body.
Nicklaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicklaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicklaus's elbow.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Nicklaus blocks it.
Nicklaus struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Nicklaus tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Nicklaus back against the cage.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Nicklaus controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Nicklaus misses with a punch to the body.
Nicklaus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicklaus tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicklaus works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicklaus scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Nicklaus lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus misses with a body punch.
Nicklaus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Nicklaus avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicklaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicklaus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Magomedov regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicklaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Nicklaus controlling him for the moment.
Nicklaus looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov trying to strike off his back.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Nicklaus is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicklaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Nicklaus keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nicklaus seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov trying to control but Nicklaus is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov throws a strike but Nicklaus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nicklaus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nicklaus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nicklaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicklaus is one step ahead there.
Nicklaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicklaus wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Nicklaus looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov throws a strike but Nicklaus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Nicklaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nicklaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nicklaus.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nicklaus slips a straight right by Magomedov.
Nicklaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicklaus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nicklaus keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicklaus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack Nicklaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nicklaus has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Nicklaus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Nicklaus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicklaus's guard.
Nicklaus has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Nicklaus is working from the bottom.
Nicklaus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicklaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nicklaus pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Nicklaus is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicklaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicklaus keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Konstantin Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov trying to control but Nicklaus is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nicklaus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicklaus, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nicklaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick
and Nicklaus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magomedov's guard.
Nicklaus looking to pass the guard.
Nicklaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Nicklaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Nicklaus controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Nicklaus controlling Magomedov's posture.
Nicklaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Nicklaus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Nicklaus!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konstantin Magomedov.
Well Nicklaus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Nicklaus!
Jack Nicklaus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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