PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byung Soo Choi (ranked 3927 p4p, 404 weight class) and Bhakib Runmagomedov (ranked 3779 p4p, 387 weight class). The key to victory for Byung Soo Choi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Soo Choi
vs
Runmagomedov

178 cm
26
158 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

180 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byung Soo Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bhakib Runmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runmagomedov.

Runmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Runmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Runmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Runmagomedov pushing down on Choi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Runmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Runmagomedov.
Choi pushes Runmagomedov off looking to stand but Runmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Runmagomedov is nestled in close to Choi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Choi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Runmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Choi's hands, connecting with Choi's forehead.

Choi is rocked!
Runmagomedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Choi quite badly. Choi pulls Runmagomedov in close trying to recover. Runmagomedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Choi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Choi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhakib Runmagomedov!