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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Action Bronson - Barry Horowitz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kostas Charalabous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Charalabous.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Charalabous.
Charalabous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Charalabous tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostas Charalabous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charalabous thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charalabous is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Charalabous.
Charalabous lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jeff Jackson has been cut.
Charalabous looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Charalabous buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Charalabous.
Charalabous moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws the left hand but Charalabous avoids the punch easily.
Charalabous throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charalabous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
An inside leg kick lands from Charalabous.
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson cracks Charalabous with a good jab.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Charalabous checks it well.
Kostas Charalabous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charalabous tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Charalabous.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Charalabous feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson checks a low kick from Charalabous.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charalabous.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Charalabous checks it well.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charalabous throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but Charalabous moves out of range easily.
Charalabous scores with a jab to the body.
Charalabous goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Charalabous moves out of range.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Charalabous avoids nicely.
Charalabous tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charalabous looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a hook but Charalabous avoids it easily.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Charalabous's ribs.
Charalabous connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Charalabous seems unphased.
Charalabous looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charalabous manages to avoid it.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charalabous.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Charalabous moves away and avoids it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Charalabous scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charalabous.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson cracks Charalabous with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charalabous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charalabous moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charalabous moves away.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charalabous has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Charalabous counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
Charalabous lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charalabous stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charalabous slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charalabous looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Charalabous.
Charalabous throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Charalabous only half commits.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Charalabous scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charalabous throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Charalabous is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Charalabous looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kostas Charalabous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Charalabous attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charalabous throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Charalabous saw it coming and moves away.
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses.
Charalabous just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson scores with a one two! Charalabous had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson slips a jab from Charalabous.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Charalabous finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charalabous.
Charalabous throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Good leg kick by Charalabous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charalabous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charalabous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charalabous is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Charalabous uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charalabous.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Charalabous throws a body kick.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Charalabous's head.
Charalabous lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Charalabous tries a head kick but it misses.
Charalabous throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charalabous dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Charalabous lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charalabous misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Charalabous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Charalabous makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charalabous connects with an inside leg kick.
Charalabous throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Charalabous backs away looking to recover.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Charalabous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Charalabous moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook but Charalabous blocks it.
Charalabous staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Charalabous lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jeff Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Charalabous misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostas Charalabous is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charalabous.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Charalabous slips under a jab.
Charalabous throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Charalabous moves out of range.
Charalabous walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Charalabous.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Charalabous throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charalabous misses with a leg kick.
Charalabous throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charalabous.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charalabous's sensitive parts.
Charalabous throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Charalabous avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charalabous.
Charalabous throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charalabous.
Jackson throws the left hand but Charalabous avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charalabous. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Charalabous attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Charalabous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Charalabous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Charalabous connects with a high kick.
Charalabous takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson lunges at Charalabous with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charalabous's hand.
Charalabous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Charalabous lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charalabous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charalabous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Charalabous throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Charalabous throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Charalabous slips under a jab.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Jackson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Charalabous.
Charalabous connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Charalabous fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charalabous throws a nice head kick!
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Charalabous throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charalabous. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charalabous moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charalabous!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Charalabous checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Charalabous thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Charalabous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
That has opened up Jeff Jackson's cut even more.
Charalabous blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Sloppy strikes from Charalabous. Those never looked like landing.
Charalabous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses the jab.
Charalabous avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Charalabous.
Nice jab there from Charalabous.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Charalabous counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charalabous.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Charalabous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charalabous lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charalabous chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charalabous slips a straight right by Jackson.
Charalabous drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Charalabous avoids it well.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charalabous.
Charalabous cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charalabous.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Charalabous counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charalabous fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Charalabous counters with a thumping low kick.
Charalabous with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Charalabous.
Charalabous lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Charalabous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charalabous staying out of range there.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Charalabous.
Charalabous thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Charalabous.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Charalabous.
Charalabous slips under a jab.
Jackson with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Charalabous clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jackson's cut.
That's time! Charalabous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Charalabous counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charalabous lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Charalabous throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Charalabous moves his leg out of the way.
Charalabous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Charalabous stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charalabous defends it nicely.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Charalabous is just out of range.
Charalabous looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charalabous looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charalabous.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charalabous moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Charalabous counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Charalabous moves away and avoids it.
Charalabous throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charalabous tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Charalabous misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charalabous throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charalabous slips a straight right by Jackson.
Charalabous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Charalabous throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Charalabous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Charalabous shakes it off.
Charalabous avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Charalabous misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Charalabous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charalabous throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Charalabous tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charalabous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charalabous lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Charalabous throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson clobbers Charalabous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Charalabous feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws a right hand that Charalabous ducks under and follows up with a left that Charalabous also avoids with ease.
Charalabous looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Charalabous tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Charalabous.
Charalabous sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charalabous but Charalabous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kostas Charalabous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Charalabous's head but Charalabous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Charalabous.
Charalabous lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Charalabous throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Charalabous.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charalabous.
Charalabous misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charalabous throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kostas Charalabous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Charalabous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charalabous throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Charalabous shows good takedown defense.
Charalabous bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charalabous.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Charalabous's body. Charalabous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson digs a good hook to Charalabous's body.
Charalabous lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Charalabous throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Charalabous finds it's target.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Charalabous moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Charalabous misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Charalabous delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Charalabous buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charalabous misses with a low kick.
Charalabous misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Charalabous connects with a high kick.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Charalabous avoids them all with ease.
Charalabous scores with a nice strike.
Charalabous ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Charalabous.
Charalabous misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charalabous.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Charalabous blocks the leg kick.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Charalabous knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charalabous throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Charalabous moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Charalabous throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charalabous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Charalabous misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Charalabous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charalabous. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Charalabous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Charalabous throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charalabous throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charalabous's waist but Charalabous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Charalabous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charalabous tries a head kick but it misses.
Charalabous ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Charalabous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charalabous throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Charalabous's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charalabous takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeff Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charalabous misses with a head kick.
Charalabous lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
Charalabous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Charalabous throws a body kick.
Kostas Charalabous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Charalabous blocks a jab.
Charalabous goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charalabous swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Charalabous.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Charalabous.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charalabous.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Charalabous showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Charalabous has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostas Charalabous!
Kostas Charalabous retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Kostas Charalabous made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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