Post by The Sandmen on May 15, 2017 7:27:24 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Bob Sapp looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bob Sapp fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Russian Bear blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
Bob Sapp tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Sapp tries to improve position.
Russian Bear adjusts and closes his guard.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Sapp
He succeeds!
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Sapp tries to escape from closed guard...
Sapp struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bob Sapp tries to free his leg...
Bob Sapp uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Pitty-pat punches from Sapp
They're bothering Russian Bear even though they aren't hurting him.
Bob Sapp is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bob Sapp looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries an armbar from the bottom!
Bob Sapp breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Russian Bear misses a step and Bob Sapp sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sapp launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Russian Bear checks that kick!
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Sapp spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Sapp is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Bob Sapp to fight back!
Sapp launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Russian Bear checks that kick!
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Bob Sapp pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov struggles not allowing Bob Sapp improve his position.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Sapp
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Sapp in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sapp struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Sapp is launching some bone breaking punches to Russian Bear's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Oleg Taktarov's eyes.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear launches a few hard punches to Bob Sapp's ribs!
Sapp struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear gets hold of a leg and trips Sapp to the mat!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Bob Sapp and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Sapp tries to show some ground skills
Bob Sapp put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sapp's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Oleg Taktarov isolates Bob Sapp's left arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Bob Sapp manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Sapp positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Sapp tries to improve position.
Russian Bear adjusts and closes his guard.
Sapp misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Sapp
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Sapp tries to break the lock slamming Oleg Taktarov against the mat!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't allow Bob Sapp to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle...
Sapp tries to break the lock slamming Oleg Taktarov against the mat!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't allow Bob Sapp to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Sapp struggles to free himself
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Bob Sapp postures up and breaks the triangle.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Sapp tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
Bob Sapp tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Bob Sapp who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sapp pushes off of Oleg Taktarov and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Russian Bear holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sapp is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Solid shot from Bob Sapp to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
Sapp misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Bob Sapp was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Sapp in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sapp is throwing a flurry of punches!
Russian Bear ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Sapp misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear showing excellent timing, blasts Bob Sapp with a right hand.
Great hook by Oleg Taktarov! Bob Sapp is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Russian Bear is standing while Sapp is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov creates space and allows Bob Sapp to stand up.
Bob Sapp is on his feet again.
A left hook from Sapp
falls short.
Oleg Taktarov launches a body shot
Sapp evades.
Sapp misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Sapp ducks under...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Sapp.
Oleg Taktarov's reflexes save him!
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Sapp launches a kick
Russian Bear checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Bob Sapp closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bob Sapp attempts a sweep single...
Bob Sapp catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sapp.
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Sapp tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Bob Sapp! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Sapp clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear sits over his knees and pushes away Sapp's leg!
Oleg Taktarov is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Bob Sapp manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Bob Sapp who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bob Sapp gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Bob Sapp's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Sapp open guard now
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Sapp launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Nice beating Bob Sapp has received.
Bob Sapp launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Sapp tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Bob Sapp's guard...
Bob Sapp has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Sapp
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Sapp is moving on the ground...
Russian Bear tries to counter Sapp's moves on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Bob Sapp caliber.
Sapp tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Nice beating Bob Sapp has received.
Sapp tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Sapp
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sapp is able to break the lock.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Bob Sapp to fight back!
Sapp attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Sapp quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Sapp.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear is holding Bob Sapp's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bob Sapp loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bob Sapp
Bob Sapp tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Bob Sapp spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, Missouri) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sapp moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Russian Bear follows Bob Sapp
Sapp fakes a move.
Sapp misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries a hook to the body
and hits Sapp ribs hard
Sapp launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bob Sapp tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Sapp has to retreat
Sapp moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Russian Bear leads with a punch
Bob Sapp evades but whiffs with a counter.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Sapp!
Nice move by Russian Bear who clinches and pushes Sapp against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bob Sapp shoots and grab Oleg Taktarov's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sapp scoop up Oleg Taktarov's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Russian Bear to the mat
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Bob Sapp pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov struggles not allowing Bob Sapp improve his position.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Sapp moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bob Sapp is in half guard over Russian Bear
Sapp launches a couple of fast knees to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Russian Bear moves on the ground and keeps Bob Sapp's knees at bay with his arms.
Sapp misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Sapp moves on the ground
Sapp cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Bob Sapp caliber.
Good looking punches from Bob Sapp on the ground
deflected by Russian Bear.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Bob Sapp is in open guard over Russian Bear
Bob Sapp tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Bob Sapp is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Sapp use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Oleg Taktarov holds Bob Sapp and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sapp's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle Choke...
Bob Sapp lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Bob Sapp is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Sapp's eyes...
Sapp struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle Choke...
Russian Bear secures the lock while Bob Sapp refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:39 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 432 s
Statistics: Bob Sapp
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/18 (28%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 13/30 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 440 s
At first, Oleg looked like he was going to get shredded in this fight. BY BOB DAMNED SAPP. I think the realization hit him half-way through, and he was all like, "Nah man, fuqdat" and upped his game to get the "flash sub". I also think he looks sad in his photo, and that probably affected his morale some. Well, that and being matched up with Bob Sapp to begin with. Cause honestly. BOB SAPP!!!