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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamaal Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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197 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamaal Charles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astakhov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Charles throws a combination that misses
and Astakhov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Charles won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astakhov wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Astakhov.
Astakhov is trying to ground and pound but Charles uses the momentary lack of control by Astakhov to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Astakhov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is keen to just control but Charles is a slippery customer.
Charles is trying to stand up here but Astakhov is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Astakhov.
Astakhov slips a nice elbow through Charles's hands, connecting with Charles's forehead.
Astakhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Charles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Astakhov trying to control from half guard but Charles is working away.
Charles wants to get back to his feet.
Charles is refusing to be controlled, as Astakhov sits in half guard.
Astakhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to kick Astakhov off but Astakhov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Charles duly obliges.
Astakhov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charles.
Charles is looking to clinch.
Astakhov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Charles sprawls and moves away.
Charles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Charles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Astakhov's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Charles duly obliges.
Jamaal Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles throws a one two combo.
Charles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Charles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astakhov.
Jamaal Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astakhov moves out of range as Charles strikes.
As Charles tries to get set, Astakhov tries to push him back and clinch up but Charles manages to avoid the attempt.
Charles connects with a right hand. Astakhov shakes it off.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Charles cracks a nice hook into Astakhov's ribs.
Charles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Astakhov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Charles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Astakhov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Astakhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Charles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astakhov doesn't seem phased though.
Charles scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charles.
Charles sizes up Astakhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astakhov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Astakhov. No joy for Charles on that attempt.
Astakhov tries to counter with a takedown but Charles is quick to defend against it.
Charles throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Charles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Astakhov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charles.
Charles takes the fight into the clinch.
Astakhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Astakhov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charles.
Charles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Astakhov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Astakhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astakhov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charles is defending well.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Charles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Astakhov's head.
Jamaal Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles works Astakhov's body with a nice hook.
Astakhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Charles cracks the inside of Astakhov's front leg.
Charles moves into range and clinches up with Astakhov.
Astakhov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Charles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Charles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles can't get the takedown.
Astakhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charles stalling in the clinch.
Astakhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astakhov backwards.
Astakhov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charles moves into range and clinches up with Astakhov.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astakhov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charles lands a left hand.
Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles closes the distance and clinches.
Astakhov wants to take the fight to the mat but Charles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jamaal Charles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Charles lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Shamil Astakhov has been cut.
Charles is pressed up against the cage. Astakhov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Charles down to the mat. Charles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Astakhov walks into a left hand.
Astakhov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles scores with a decent looking hook.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamaal Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Astakhov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles throws a right hand that Astakhov ducks under and follows up with a left that Astakhov also avoids with ease.
Astakhov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Charles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shamil Astakhov's cut.
That's time! Astakhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Charles is looking to clinch.
Astakhov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Charles throws a series of punches but Astakhov moves out of range.
Astakhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astakhov drops his hands momentarily and Charles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charles lands a jab to Astakhov's midsection.
Charles thuds his right hand into Astakhov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charles scores with a decent looking hook.
Charles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Astakhov in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Charles misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles has closed the distance and engaged Astakhov in a clinch.
Charles digs a right hand into Astakhov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Astakhov's gas tank.
Charles digs a right hand underneath Astakhov's ribcage. Astakhov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Astakhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Charles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Astakhov blocks the elbow strike.
Astakhov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Charles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Astakhov is working for takedown but Charles is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Astakhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles pushes Astakhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Astakhov being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Charles scores with a shoulder strike.
Charles pushes Astakhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles is struggling to control the position.
Astakhov tries for a takedown but Charles manages to get underhooks.
Charles prevents the takedown attempt.
Astakhov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charles.
Charles lands a glancing blow to the side of Astakhov's head.
Charles throws a right and a left that Astakhov avoids nicely.
Charles darts in and clinches Astakhov up against the cage.
Charles is stalling here.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Charles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astakhov dodges the punch combination from Charles.
A little feinted left hand from Astakhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Astakhov tries to move into range but Charles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astakhov walks into a straight right hand from Charles.
Charles lands with a shot 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!
Charles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astakhov. That did some damage!
Shamil Astakhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamaal Charles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astakhov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamaal Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Charles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamaal Charles!
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energy
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hype
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