Dzhabar Askerov on Contender Qualifier Starts in Style

Sweden had the honor of hosting the first contender qualifier sanctioned by the WMC and organized by the Swedish Muaythai Federation. Previous contender superstars squared up against the challengers who had to beat them to be considered for the next Contender Asia series. The opening fight saw Elias Daniel taking on Contender quarter finalist Joakim Karlsson from Sweden. Elias Daniel with no doubt was a serious contender as he went toe to toe with Karlsson, but Karlsson again showed his world class skill with a stunning punch combination winning in the 3rd round by TKO. Next up was Matthias Karlsson versus Marcus Oberg, another great display of Muaythai which had to go to the judges score sheet and Oberg won by point decision.

Next up was Contender semi-finalist, Dzhabar Askerov challenged by Jordan Tai from New Zealand. This was the punch of the big hitters and mid way through the second round, Dzhabar landed a big right hand which started immense swelling on Jordan’s eye which left the referee no choice but to stop the fight leading Askerov to a TKO victory.

Next up was Aussie Bruce Macfie against Dutch super star Marco Pique. This was yet another world class performance with both boys showing no mercy in an all out war. Marco Pique mid third round unleashed a stunning hand combination knocking out Bruce Macfie. The semi final was set between Joakim Karlsson and Marcus Oberg and Dzhabar Askerov and Marco Pique. The first semi- final fight saw Karlsson and Oberg going to war in sensational style. After 3 rounds of non-stop action the judges could not separate the boys and so an extra round had to be called in, in which Oberg got the edge, and was with no doubt survival of the fittest. Oberg advanced for a spot in the final.

The second semi-final was the one the world wanted to see. European superstar Marco Pique against Contender semi-finalist Dzhabar Askerov, and the people got their money’s worth. Punch by punch, kick by kick, knee by knee, Askerov got a large cut mid-round 3 and the fight was so close the judges could not separate them again calling for an extra round. Askerov took the round and advanced to the finals, but the questioned remained whether the doctor would let him continue with such a deep cut.

Final – Contender Qualifier. After consulting with the doctor, Askerov got the green light from the doctor to continue on in the final.

Dzhabar Askerov wins in NZ and is to fight Buakaw Por.Pramuk on March 17th 2007 (Lithuania, Vilnius)

Dzhabar (Chengizhan) Askerov fought against Shannon Foreman on Phillip Lam Promotions, which took place in New Zealand on 3rd of March 2007. Dzhabar made quick work of the bashing New Zealand fighter much to the horror and shock of the local crowd.

Shannan was moving well, had injured Dzhabars’ leg and loaded nice body shot but the Chengizhan kept pressuring the distance. Shannon let the Chengizhan control center of ring, and he didn’t let up with the pressure to force a punch.

Then Dzhabar caught Shannan in the neutral far corner with devastating left hook, right on the chin, which flattened Foreman and he looked very jaded and helped to his feet. It was a very precise shot to the chin.

On March, 17th, 2007 Siemens Arena (Lithuania, Vilnius) will host 8 men tournament K-1 MAX EAST EUROPE GP - 2007. On this show Dzhabar (Chengizhan) Askerov will fight against the winner of World Grand Prix K-1 MAX - Buakaw Por.Pramuk (Thailand).

Dzhabar Askerov finalist of S-1, 4 man contest

On 4th of December in Bangkok Dzhabar Askerov fought on 4 men contest (72kg) during two-day MuayThai Festival organized in honor of the birthday of His Majesty, the King of Thailand. This exciting event took place on the 4th and 5th of December in Sanam Luang Park right in front of the Grand Palace.

In first bout of SUPER 4 Dzhabar Askerov won Jomhod Kisatdiasak. Jomhod got dropped for an 8 count in 2nd round by the Dzhabar’s trademark looping overhand right. Jomhod fell hard. He got rocked again later in the round. Dzhabar won on points.

In second bout of SUPER 4 Wanlop Sitpholek won Sergy Mahgagonov in a close points. Dzhabar Askerov and Wanlop Sitpholek met in final bout of 4 men contest. During his fight with Jomhod Dzhabar injured his leg, and was not able to kick hard in his final fight against Wanlop and the Thai won by decision. Wanlop Sitpholek won the S-1 4 men contest.

Dzhabar Askerov (Dubai Fight Academy) won famous Byelorussian fighter

On 23 of August the small town of Belorechensk in Krasnodar region, Russia was blown by an outstanding sport event organized by local municipality. These were so called “No Hold Bared” fights. Two fighters from Dubai Dzhabar Askerov and Abdallah Abu Hamdan took park in this competition. Their trip to Russia was sponsored by Creative Concepts real estate agency. Among purely business activities as developing and selling property in Dubai this real estate is also taking care of social activities by supporting sport clubs and professional fighters.

Dzhabar defeated notorious Byelorussian fighter Vasiliy Shish by submission in the first round. Abdellah Abu Hamdan from Dubai had had a hard fight with Alexei “Gladiator” Gonchar from Ukraine. Although the takedowns and submission were allowed in this fight the fighters did not wrestle, instead of this they came on they were exchanging punches for 9 minutes.

The strikes of the Ukrainian fighter were more precise and eventually Abdellah was floored in the end of the first round and referee has stopped the fight. After the fight Alexei agreed for match revenge with Abdellah any time in any country. Now the fighters are on there way back to Dubai where they will start their preparation for next fights which are scheduled for October. .