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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Khanidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Charleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohamed Khanidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Charleston!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charleston clinches up with Khanidov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khanidov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Charleston just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Charleston.
It looks like Mohamed Khanidov has been cut.
Charleston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khanidov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Khanidov shoots in looking for a takedown. Charleston tries to sprawl out of it but Khanidov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charleston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Khanidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charleston moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Charleston closes the distance and pushes Khanidov back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanidov tries to pull guard but Charleston won't allow it.
Charleston is stalling here.
Khanidov breaks from the clinch.
Charleston closes the distance and clinches.
Charleston just leaning against Khanidov, taking a breather.
Khanidov jumps guard but Charleston stands there with Khanidov around his waist. Khanidov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanidov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Charleston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Charleston forces Khanidov back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charleston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Khanidov's face.
Charleston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charleston misses with an elbow over the top.
Charleston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Charleston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Charleston tries to pull guard but Khanidov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Charleston is trying to pull guard but Khanidov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Charleston pushes off an throws an elbow but Khanidov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Khanidov with that takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Charleston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khanidov - the referee stops the clock and Charleston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khanidov. Charleston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khanidov dives in and grabs Charleston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charleston pushes down on Khanidov's head and hops out.
Charleston is looking for the big counter here.
Charleston has Khanidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Khanidov is trying to pull guard but Charleston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Charleston has Khanidov pushed against the cage.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Khanidov avoids it.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khanidov jumps guard.
Charleston looking to sit in guard and control but Khanidov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Charleston has Khanidov up against the cage in a clinch.
Khanidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charleston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanidov gets tackled into the cage by Charleston. Charleston maintains the clinch.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khanidov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khanidov goes for a takedown attempt but Charleston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Charleston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Khanidov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khanidov misses with a body shot.
Khanidov blocks a head kick by Charleston.
Khanidov shoots in for a takedown but Charleston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charleston gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Charleston.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Charleston obliges.
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanidov throws a head kick but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charleston fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanidov tries to clinch but Charleston moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Khanidov. No joy for Charleston on that attempt.
Charleston has closed the distance and engaged Khanidov in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charleston landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Charleston landing knees to the head.
Khanidov is rocked!
Charleston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oh Khanidov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charleston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Charleston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charleston misses with a knee to the head.
Khanidov seems to have got his legs back now.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charleston is breathing heavily.
Khanidov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Charleston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khanidov blocks an elbow strike from Charleston.
Charleston has Khanidov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khanidov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohamed Khanidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Charleston.
Charleston connects with a knee to the head.
Charleston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanidov is defending well for now.
Charleston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanidov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanidov pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charleston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charleston postures up in Khanidov's guard and throws a big left but Khanidov blocks it.
Charleston throwing strikes from guard but Khanidov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charleston wants to control from the top but Khanidov keeps moving.
Charleston throws a strike but Khanidov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Charleston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khanidov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charleston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James Charleston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charleston keeping full guard, as Khanidov tries to pass.
Khanidov has gone for a leg lock! Charleston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khanidov's guard.
Charleston wants to control from the top but Khanidov keeps moving.
Charleston wanted to stand there but Khanidov had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Charleston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charleston looking to sit in guard and control but Khanidov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Charleston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khanidov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Charleston is pushing Khanidov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khanidov fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Charleston.
Khanidov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Charleston walks away with a smile on his face. Khanidov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Charleston instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Charleston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohamed Khanidov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Charleston closes the distance and pushes Khanidov back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a knee to the head.
Khanidov tries to pull guard but Charleston won't allow it.
Charleston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanidov is defending well for now.
Khanidov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charleston is defending well.
Charleston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Charleston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanidov tries for a takedown but Charleston manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Khanidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charleston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Charleston misses with a knee to the head.
Charleston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khanidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charleston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khanidov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khanidov has Charleston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Charleston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charleston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khanidov blocks it with crossed arms.
Khanidov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Charleston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanidov misses with a straight right.
Charleston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khanidov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanidov stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanidov tries to pull guard but Charleston won't allow it.
Khanidov being controlled against the cage.
Charleston misses with a knee strike.
James Charleston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Charleston just leaning against Khanidov, taking a breather.
Charleston misses with a knee to the head.
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charleston swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanidov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanidov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Charleston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Charleston sneaks out the side door and pushes Khanidov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Khanidov moves into the clinch.
Khanidov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charleston prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khanidov is trying to pull guard but Charleston has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Charleston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston misses with a knee strike.
Khanidov breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston rushes Khanidov and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khanidov is defending well for now.
Khanidov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charleston wants to clinch up but Khanidov keeps it at a distance.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mohamed Khanidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charleston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khanidov.
Charleston clinches up with Khanidov and pushes him back against the cage.
Khanidov is working for takedown but Charleston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charleston misses with an elbow strike.
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Khanidov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charleston avoids it really well and circles away.
Mohamed Khanidov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Charleston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charleston moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charleston 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Charleston!
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