Dzhabar Askerov on Evolution 14

Monday, June 9, 2008

Evolution 14 explodes once again at The Sleeman Centre in Chandler. Mark the diary for September 6th because Evolution Promotions is bringing the who’s who of World Thai Boxing Champions to Brisbane for the biggest and best show ever. Australia’s best fighters have been smashing anything man or pad in preparation to take on big hitters from around the world.

Fresh from the fame of fortune of the most watched reality television show ever created, ‘The Contender’, currently airing on Foxtel. The best 72kg fighters from around the world are out to prove they have what it takes to rule this sport.

The main event is set, World Champion John Wayne Parr taking on the King’s Cup semi-finalist Dzhabar Askerov. These two phenomenal warriors where crowd favorites of ‘The Contender’ and Dzhabar is looking to destroy our Aussie hero before the final bell. See the best of the rest of ‘The Contender’ house when Preacher takes on Sean Wright, Aussie Eli ‘Mad dog’ Madigan throws down against Swiss brawler Zidov. Crowd favorite and Intercontinental Champion Soren Monkongtong makes his much anticipated return to Evolution after almost a year fighting and training in Thailand.

And if all that wasn’t enough; World Champion Nathan ‘Carnage’ Corbett will unleash his trademark elbow destruction and Dane Daddy Kool is guaranteed to put on a pimptastic display both inside and outside the ring.

Dzhabar Askerov on Rumble Of The Kings

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

K-1 Scandinavia / Rumble of the kings 2008 Rumle of the kings / K-1 Scandinavia is probably the second largest K-1 event in Europé. It's been held in about 5 consecutive years and usually serves as a qualification tournament to either the K-1 Max or WGP events.

Superfight: Yodsaenklai Fairtex vs. Levin Artem Being a WMC world title fight, the fight is introduced with both nationalities national anthem. WMC is the biggest and most acknowledged thai boxing organization in the world. Before the fight both fighters dance the traditional Kru Muay.

Also presented was the Beautiful Boxer, Nong Tum Fairtex Nong vs Pernilla Johansson.

Results of the Quarerfinals and other fights are as follows:

Elias Daniel vs. Joakim Carlsson
Winner Joakim Carlsson

Mattias Karlsson vs. Marcus Öberg
Winner Marcus Öberg

Dzhabar Askerov vs. Jordan Tai Winner Dzhabar Askerov

Marco Pique vs. Bruce Mcfie
Winner Marco Pique

Final: Marcus Öberg vs. Dzhabar Askerov Swedens hope to be in the international K-1 circus 2009 stands and falls with Marcus Öberg. Dzhabar seemed really strong in the earlier fights, but the cut above his eye migh pose a problem.

Round 1
1 minute in to the fight Dzhabar is bleeding a bit, but Dzhabar has already showed that he's not to play with. Both fighters deliver a good fight and keep calm. The fight is stopped so Dzhabars cut can be taken care of. Towards the end of the round Dzhabar seem to get tired, and Marcus probably won the round.

Round 2
In the beginning of the round the Swedish crowd yells Dzhabar, somewhat surprisingly. Marcus holds a tight guard against Dzhabars punches, and lands some god knees and kicks. Marcus probably won this round too.

Round 3
Both fightes come out hard but a minute into the fight the match is stopped, Dzhabar is bleeding to much. None of the fighters seem happy about it, but Dzhabar is crying and throws Marcus off him when Marcus tries to comfort him.

Swedish Marcus Öberg (Mamas boy for you who saw the pre fight interviews) is in the K-1 Max Final 16 and the Contender Muay Thai!



Semifinal: Dzhabar Askerov vs. Marco Pique Entering the ring Marco seem relaxed and self assured, Dzhabar seem focused.

Round 1
Both fighters come out focused delivering hard techniques. Marco is longer and has a better reach. In the middle of the round Dzhabar is beginning to get a bit mad for some techniques thtat Marco delivers good. Dzhabar catches Marcos front kick and sends him flying for the floor. At the end of the round Dzhabar seem to be a bit more in control of the fight.

Round 2
Both fighters have increased the tempo, delivering a good fight. This is also an even fight between two skilled fighters exchanging hard techniques. It's a good round, but it's hard to say so much about it.

Round 3
The third round looks much like the other rounds. Towards the middle of the round both fighters increase the tempo, knowing the need to assure a win. A time out gives the fighters some room to breath while Dzhabar is being patched somewhere around the eye. The last minute must become explosive!

Now it's a frenzy, Dzhabar almost pushes Mrco out of the ring, he's stressed about his bleeding eye and wants to end the fight. It will be another fight hard to judge. It's draw and a fourth round will take place.
Dzhabar may have a problem with his cut around the eye.

Round 4
Both fighters are tired but give all that they can. Aftera a sweep that sends both fighters to the floor the fight almost continues MMA-style. Dzhabars eye is being wiped again. Towards the end of the round Dzhabar lands a hard spinning punch, possibly giving him the win.

Dzhabar is announced the winner, the cut above his eye might strongly affect him in the final though. But as Dzhabar says after the fight "I don't care, I'm not a girl!".