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Event:
SAFO Sunday Funday
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runmagomedov.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#ROC2#
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!
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Event:
S.A.F.O REGENERATION #2
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #ES2#
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.
#BC2#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.
#ROC2#
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.#T2#
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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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ziad enables Runmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ziad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Runmagomedov won't allow Ziad to get back to his feet. #SU#
Runmagomedov stands and steps away. Ziad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Runmagomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ziad did well to prevent Runmagomedov getting side control.#SU#
Runmagomedov decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Runmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands and steps away. Ziad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Runmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ziad sprawls well initially but Runmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ziad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziad is looking to get back to is feet but Runmagomedov passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runmagomedov prevents Ziad from escaping the position.#SU#
Runmagomedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD#
Runmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runmagomedov prevents Ziad from standing back up.
#SU#
Runmagomedov decides to stand and escape the position.
Bhakib Runmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Runmagomedov scores with a takedown into Ziad's guard.
Runmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Ziad wants to get back to his feet but Runmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Runmagomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Runmagomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Ziad tries to kick Runmagomedov off but Runmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Runmagomedov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ziad to stand up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ziad enables Runmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ziad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ziad wants to stand and escape but Runmagomedov is having none of it. #SU#
Runmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Ziad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Runmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Ziad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Runmagomedov is controlling him. #SU#
Ziad is working an open guard so Runmagomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Runmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ziad to the ground. Runmagomedov is now in Ziad's guard.
Ziad wants to get back to his feet but Runmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Runmagomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Runmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Ziad's guard.
Ziad wants to stand but Runmagomedov is controlling the position. #SU#
Runmagomedov gets to his feet. Ziad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Runmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Runmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Runmagomedov won't allow Ziad to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhakib Runmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Runmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ziad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands and steps away. Ziad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Runmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ziad wants to stand up but Runmagomedov is controlling him. #SU#
Runmagomedov stands and steps away. Ziad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ziad enables Runmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ziad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Runmagomedov prevents Ziad from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Runmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ziad to the ground. Runmagomedov is now in Ziad's guard.
Ziad wants to stand and escape but Runmagomedov is having none of it. #SU#
Runmagomedov stands up and waves to Ziad to follow him. #TD#
Runmagomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ziad on his heels. He'll look to pass Ziad's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Ziad wants to get back to his feet but Runmagomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Runmagomedov stands up from Ziad's guard - Runmagomedov perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Runmagomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Ziad is trying to stand.
#SU#
Runmagomedov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Runmagomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziad quickly recovers to half guard.
Ziad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU#
Runmagomedov decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Runmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Ziad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Runmagomedov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ziad to his feet. #TD#
Runmagomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ziad has one foot on Runmagomedov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Ziad tries to sprawl but Runmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhakib Runmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Runmagomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ziad to the ground. Runmagomedov is now in Ziad's guard.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up and waves to Ziad to follow him. #TD#
Ziad tries to sprawl but Runmagomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Runmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Runmagomedov stops Ziad from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Runmagomedov stands up and waves to Ziad to follow him. #TD#
Runmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ziad's guard.#SU#
Runmagomedov gets to his feet - Ziad follows without any prompting. #TD#
Runmagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ziad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Runmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Runmagomedov. #T2##SU#
Runmagomedov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Runmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Runmagomedov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Runmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziad to the mat! Ziad manages to get full guard. #T3##SU#
Runmagomedov stands up and waves to Ziad to follow him. #TD#
Runmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ziad!#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up and beckons Ziad to his feet. #TD#
Runmagomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ziad's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up from Ziad's guard - Runmagomedov perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Ziad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Runmagomedov stands up from Ziad's guard - Runmagomedov perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Runmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziad was covering up waiting for the punch and Runmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhakib Runmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runmagomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhakib Runmagomedov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Runmagomedov takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
Runmagomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Long shoots in but Runmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runmagomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Long checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Runmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Long tries to pull guard but Runmagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Runmagomedov is trying to trip Long. He has hold of a leg but Long is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Runmagomedov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Runmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Runmagomedov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Long is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Runmagomedov yanks on the arm and Long is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Runmagomedov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bhakib Runmagomedov!
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