PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 22368 p4p, 23271 weight class) and Imagine Thibodeaux (ranked 271 p4p, 269 weight class). Nikolai Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Magomedov
vs
Thibodeaux

205 cm
32
235
19 - 6 - 0

218 cm
27
274
24 - 5 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Conviction

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 19 - 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 24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imagine Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Magomedov rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.

Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the head.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Magomedov gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thibodeaux can turn it around.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land 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 Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magomedov clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Thibodeaux won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.

Thibodeaux is rocked!

Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?

Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Magomedov connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Magomedov - that landed with a thud.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.

Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Magomedov drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Thibodeaux tries to tie him up.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov working Thibodeaux over with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Magomedov away but Magomedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes.
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Magomedov cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Imagine Thibodeaux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.

Magomedov rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the ropes.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magomedov keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thibodeaux.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Magomedov is working Thibodeaux over against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Magomedov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Thibodeaux crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Thibodeaux face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Magomedov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov is the new super heavyweight champion!