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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bhakib Runmagomedov (ranked 2783 p4p, 310 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 2948 p4p, 326 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 cm
25
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bhakib Runmagomedov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Runmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runmagomedov somewhat. Turban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Turban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Runmagomedov. Runmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. Turban loads up on a big right hand but Runmagomedov slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Turban throws a lazy right hand but Runmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Turban lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turban throws a jab when Runmagomedov was well out of range. Runmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown. Turban scores with a jab to the body. Turban digs a good hook to Runmagomedov's body.
Runmagomedov has his takedown stuffed enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhakib Runmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Runmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Runmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Runmagomedov has his takedown stuffed and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turban stuns Runmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Runmagomedov slips a jab from Turban. Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Runmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes. Runmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban. This has been an exciting period of action! Turban throws a hook but Runmagomedov blocks it. Runmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Runmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Runmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turban sprawls well initially but Runmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Runmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Runmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Turban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Runmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Turban scores with a shoulder strike. Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Runmagomedov controls his hands.
Runmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turban misses with a body punch.
Turban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Turban connects with a crisp jab. Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Runmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runmagomedov thinking. Runmagomedov is breathing heavily. Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Turban lands with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Runmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Runmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Turban clobbers Runmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Turban scores with a hook. Runmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice jab there from Turban. Turban misses with a looping right. A right-left combo lands from Turban. Turban lands with a nice body punch. Turban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runmagomedov in his tracks. Turban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runmagomedov at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban dominated that round. That's time! Runmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Turban there. Turban scores with a jab to the jaw. Runmagomedov misses with a takedown and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Runmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Runmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bhakib Runmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Runmagomedov fails with the takedown and Turban counters with a left to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhakib Runmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Turban punishes Runmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Turban. Runmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Turban lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turban scores with a nice right hand.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup. Turban works Runmagomedov's body with a nice hook. Runmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turban's waist but Turban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runmagomedov off to one side. Turban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Turban connects with a single shot there. A decent looking cross lands there for Turban. Runmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Runmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Turban. A decent looking cross lands there for Turban. Turban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice straight punches there by Turban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turban. Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Turban lands a nice shot that snaps Runmagomedov's head back.
Runmagomedov is rocked! Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Turban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turban works Runmagomedov's body with a nice hook. Turban lands a jab to the head.
Turban's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turban duly obliges. Oh Runmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Turban lands with a hook. Runmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Turban works the jab nicely. Nice uppercut lands for Turban. That snapped Runmagomedov's head back.
Turban closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Runmagomedov! Turban dives in looking to finish! Runmagomedov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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