Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2017 19:55:23 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Ricardo Arona glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Ricardo Arona touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Arona avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Russian Bear tries to jump to side mount.
Ricardo Arona closed his guard around Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov isolates Ricardo Arona's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ricardo Arona manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona tries to move to full mount
Arona's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona looks to be in very good shape.
Arona moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Arona misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Arona struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Arona struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Ricardo Arona is in Russian Bear open guard now
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Arona pulls his arm out of danger.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Ricardo Arona forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ricardo Arona realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Russian Bear.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Arona avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Arona misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona leads with a punch
Oleg Taktarov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Arona wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear pushes down Ricardo Arona and tries to pull guard
Arona clumsily falls into Oleg Taktarov's guard!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Arona is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Russian Bear's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Arona's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Arona spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
Arona is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Ricardo Arona takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ricardo Arona and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ricardo Arona is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arona goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to close the guard.
Arona put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Good looking punches from Oleg Taktarov on the ground
deflected by Arona.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Oleg Taktarov.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ricardo Arona!
Russian Bear is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ricardo Arona attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Arona.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Russian Bear launches a kick
but Ricardo Arona avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Arona sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Russian Bear closes his legs around Ricardo Arona's leg. Arona is not able to move away now!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Arona sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Ricardo Arona is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Arona breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Arona steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Russian Bear is holding Ricardo Arona's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona 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 full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Ricardo Arona down and prevents his attempts to escape
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ricardo Arona's arm and tries an armbar!
Arona holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Arona in half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Arona's neck!
Arona pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arona is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ricardo Arona.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ricardo Arona moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Ricardo Arona sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Arona moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Russian Bear is holding Ricardo Arona's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
Arona Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona 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 full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Arona is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ricardo Arona's arm and tries an armbar!
Arona holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Arona positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Russian Bear's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Arona in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
That Triangle looks tight...
Ricardo Arona lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Ricardo Arona is running out of time!
Arona struggles to free himself
Arona struggles to free himself
Ricardo Arona cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ricardo Arona pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Russian Bear rolls and he's now on half guard over Ricardo Arona. Nice reversal.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Arona's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov hooks Arona's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ricardo Arona manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Russian Bear launches a hook to the body
Bang! Arona stops that one with his ribs!
Ricardo Arona just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear quickly defends.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Arona's jaw!
Arona's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arona decides to launch some tentative punches
Russian Bear launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arona with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Arona's chin with an uppercut while Arona lands some great crosses.
Arona has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Arona 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 Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ricardo Arona shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ricardo Arona breaks that americana attempt!
Russian Bear misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ricardo Arona gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Ricardo Arona can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ricardo Arona is not able to stop Arona ground skills and Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Ricardo Arona put Russian Bear in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Arona breaks free.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Arona is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Arona tries to get a side mount...
Russian Bear wraps his leg around Ricardo Arona leg and prevents him from moving.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Arona blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Arona is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ricardo Arona is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Russian Bear tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Arona from the side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Arona's eyes...
That kimura from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Arona breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Ricardo Arona...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Russian Bear's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls Ricardo Arona to his stomach and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Arona
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Russian Bear's moves.
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Arona
Arona tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Russian Bear is holding Ricardo Arona's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
Arona's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ricardo Arona shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Arona's eyes...
Arona struggles to free himself
That Americana from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Arona struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Arona didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Americana) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Scully has not been in this episode yet. I find that odd.
Ricardo Arona glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Ricardo Arona touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Arona avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Russian Bear tries to jump to side mount.
Ricardo Arona closed his guard around Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov isolates Ricardo Arona's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ricardo Arona manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona tries to move to full mount
Arona's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona looks to be in very good shape.
Arona moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Arona misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Arona struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Arona struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Ricardo Arona is in Russian Bear open guard now
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Arona pulls his arm out of danger.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Ricardo Arona forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Arona
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ricardo Arona realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ricardo Arona throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Russian Bear.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Arona avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Arona misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Arona leads with a punch
Oleg Taktarov evades but whiffs with a counter.
Arona wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear pushes down Ricardo Arona and tries to pull guard
Arona clumsily falls into Oleg Taktarov's guard!
Ricardo Arona is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Arona is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ricardo Arona!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Russian Bear's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Arona's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Arona spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
Arona is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Ricardo Arona takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ricardo Arona and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ricardo Arona is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arona goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to close the guard.
Arona put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Good looking punches from Oleg Taktarov on the ground
deflected by Arona.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricardo Arona to fight back!
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ricardo Arona is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ricardo Arona in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Oleg Taktarov.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ricardo Arona!
Russian Bear is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ricardo Arona attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Arona.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Arona trying to keep the fight at striking range
Arona stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Russian Bear launches a kick
but Ricardo Arona avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ricardo Arona tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Ricardo Arona keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Arona sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Russian Bear closes his legs around Ricardo Arona's leg. Arona is not able to move away now!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Arona sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Ricardo Arona is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Ricardo Arona is in open guard over Russian Bear
Arona 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Arona tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Arona breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Arona steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricardo Arona fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Russian Bear is holding Ricardo Arona's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona 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 full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Ricardo Arona down and prevents his attempts to escape
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ricardo Arona's arm and tries an armbar!
Arona holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Arona in half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Arona's neck!
Arona pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arona is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ricardo Arona.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ricardo Arona moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Ricardo Arona sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Arona moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Russian Bear is holding Ricardo Arona's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
Arona Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona 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 full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Arona is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ricardo Arona's arm and tries an armbar!
Arona holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Arona's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Arona positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Russian Bear's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Arona in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
That Triangle looks tight...
Ricardo Arona lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Ricardo Arona is running out of time!
Arona struggles to free himself
Arona struggles to free himself
Ricardo Arona cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ricardo Arona pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Russian Bear rolls and he's now on half guard over Ricardo Arona. Nice reversal.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Arona's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov hooks Arona's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ricardo Arona manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ricardo Arona tries to take advantage...
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Russian Bear launches a hook to the body
Bang! Arona stops that one with his ribs!
Ricardo Arona just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear quickly defends.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Arona's jaw!
Arona's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Arona decides to launch some tentative punches
Russian Bear launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Arona with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricardo Arona's punches
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Arona's chin with an uppercut while Arona lands some great crosses.
Arona has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Arona 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 Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ricardo Arona shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ricardo Arona breaks that americana attempt!
Russian Bear misses a step and Ricardo Arona sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ricardo Arona gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Arona tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Ricardo Arona can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ricardo Arona is not able to stop Arona ground skills and Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Arona tries to show some ground skills
Ricardo Arona put Russian Bear in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Arona breaks free.
Arona tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Arona is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ricardo Arona is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ricardo Arona in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Ricardo Arona is in half guard over Russian Bear
Arona tries to get a side mount...
Russian Bear wraps his leg around Ricardo Arona leg and prevents him from moving.
Arona clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Arona blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Arona is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ricardo Arona is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Arona
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Ricardo Arona's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Ricardo Arona attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Arona
Russian Bear tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Arona from the side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Arona's eyes...
That kimura from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Arona breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Ricardo Arona...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Russian Bear's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Ricardo Arona tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls Ricardo Arona to his stomach and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Arona
Ricardo Arona doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Russian Bear's moves.
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Arona
Arona tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Russian Bear is holding Ricardo Arona's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ricardo Arona loses balance and goes to the ground.
Arona's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ricardo Arona
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Ricardo Arona tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ricardo Arona
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ricardo Arona shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Arona's eyes...
Arona struggles to free himself
That Americana from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Arona struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Arona didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Americana) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Statistics: Ricardo Arona
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 745 s
Scully has not been in this episode yet. I find that odd.