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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Khabib Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artjom Fjodorow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjodorow has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Artjom Fjodorow told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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228 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
27
266 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Very quick
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Magamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artjom Fjodorow!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov misses with a body shot.
Magamedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fjodorow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magamedov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fjodorow counters with a nice body shot.
Magamedov lands with a hook. Fjodorow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magamedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magamedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjodorow is just out of range.
Magamedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjodorow.
Nice straight punches there by Fjodorow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjodorow.
Fjodorow works Magamedov's body with a nice hook.
Magamedov throws a body punch but Fjodorow moves out of range.
Magamedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjodorow.
Magamedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fjodorow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magamedov throws an off balance right hand
and Fjodorow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magamedov is trying to force a seperation but Fjodorow has the dominant position.
Fjodorow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjodorow breaks from the clinch.
Fjodorow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magamedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magamedov throws the left hand but Fjodorow avoids the punch easily.
Fjodorow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magamedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fjodorow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Fjodorow has Magamedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fjodorow as the two fighters clinch.
Fjodorow has Magamedov pushed against the ropes.
Fjodorow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fjodorow works on Magamedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Fjodorow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fjodorow is leaning against Magamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjodorow manages to break the clinch.
Fjodorow closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magamedov.
Fjodorow lands a body shot.
Fjodorow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Fjodorow as the two fighters clinch.
Fjodorow prevents Magamedov from breaking the clinch.
Fjodorow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fjodorow leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fjodorow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fjodorow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fjodorow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Fjodorow on the inside.
Fjodorow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow digs a right hand underneath Magamedov's ribcage. Magamedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fjodorow taking a breather.
Fjodorow breaks the clinch.
Fjodorow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow avoiding damage.
Fjodorow scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fjodorow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fjodorow lands with a left to the head.
Fjodorow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magamedov swings widly with a right hand
and Fjodorow counters by moving into the clinch.
Fjodorow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjodorow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fjodorow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fjodorow lands a body punch.
Fjodorow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fjodorow lands an elbow inside that Magamedov shrugs off.
It looks like Khabib Magamedov has been cut.
Fjodorow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fjodorow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjodorow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magamedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fjodorow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Magamedov beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Fjodorow lands a slapping body shot.
Fjodorow cracks Magamedov with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Magamedov get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Magamedov looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Fjodorow rushes Magamedov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Fjodorow.
Still in the clinch, Fjodorow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magamedov tries to work over Fjodorow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fjodorow lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fjodorow.
Magamedov takes a shot to the head.
Fjodorow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow digs a right hand underneath Magamedov's ribcage. Magamedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fjodorow digs a right hand underneath Magamedov's ribcage. Magamedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fjodorow just leaning against Magamedov, taking a breather.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Come on Fjodorow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fjodorow lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fjodorow as the two fighters clinch.
Fjodorow lands a body shot.
Fjodorow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magamedovs head.
Fjodorow creates a bit of space and cracks Magamedov with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Magamedov is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Magamedov is rocked!
Fjodorow rushes Magamedov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Oh Magamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjodorow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fjodorow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magamedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fjodorow can turn it around.
Fjodorow digs a right hand into Magamedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magamedov's gas tank.
Magamedov seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjodorow has Magamedov pushed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Fjodorow.
Nice body punch from Fjodorow - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fjodorow breaks from the clinch.
Fjodorow clinches.
Fjodorow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjodorow tries to bum rush Magamedov with a series of wild strikes but Magamedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magamedov misses with a double jab
and Fjodorow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fjodorow.
Fjodorow leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fjodorow scores with a shot to the side of Magamedov's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fjodorow keeps control of Magamedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fjodorow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fjodorow lands a body shot.
Fjodorow pushes Magamedov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fjodorow lands a body punch.
Fjodorow is leaning against Magamedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Fjodorow.
A hook to the body from Fjodorow.
A shot in the inside from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fjodorow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magamedov backwards.
Fjodorow lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fjodorow.
Fjodorow avoiding damage.
Fjodorow is pushing Magamedov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fjodorow lands a nice elbow.
Fjodorow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fjodorow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fjodorow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fjodorow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fjodorow pushes Magamedov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fjodorow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magamedov.
Fjodorow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magamedovs head.
Good body shot from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fjodorow breaks from the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow moves into the clinch successfully.
Fjodorow holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fjodorow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjodorow forces Magamedov back against the ropes and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjodorow digs a right hand underneath Magamedov's ribcage. Magamedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Fjodorow.
A right handed body shot lands from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow lands an elbow inside.
Magamedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Fjodorow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fjodorow stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fjodorow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fjodorow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fjodorow.
Fjodorow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fjodorow manages to break the clinch.
Magamedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fjodorow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magamedov misses with a wild body shot.
Fjodorow wants to counter with a clinch but Magamedov pushes him away.
Fjodorow lands a really nice looking cross but Magamedov seems unphased.
Magamedov tries to get into range but Fjodorow steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Magamedov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Fjodorow scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artjom Fjodorow!
An out of breath Artjom Fjodorow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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