Post by The Sandmen on Aug 24, 2019 21:54:48 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Razor while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Oleg Taktarov 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Curtis Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Razor launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Razor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Razor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Oleg Taktarov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Russian Bear covers himself well
Razor clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Razor's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Razor hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Razor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Razor's eyes...
Curtis Blaydes lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Curtis Blaydes slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Curtis Blaydes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Curtis Blaydes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes 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 Razor
Razor 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 closed guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Curtis Blaydes...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Russian Bear suddenly holds Curtis Blaydes's arm and tries an armbar!
Razor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Russian Bear doesn't want to free his opponent and Razor continues in closed guard
Curtis Blaydes gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Razor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes 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 full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes 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 full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Curtis Blaydes is not able to stop Razor ground skills and Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov isolates Curtis Blaydes's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Razor struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Curtis Blaydes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Razor 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.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Razor's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle...
Curtis Blaydes lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Curtis Blaydes is running out of time!
That Triangle looks tight...
Hard blow to Razor's mid-section, he seems hurt
Razor struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Razor's eyes...
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Curtis Blaydes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Razor
He succeeds!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Razor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Razor goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes fires an unorthodox punch to Russian Bear's torso
that goes wide.
Razor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Body kick by Curtis Blaydes...
is blocked.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear launches a hook to the body
Bang! Razor stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Razor moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov struggles a bit before breaking Razor's attemp of grappling
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Curtis Blaydes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
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 Razor
Russian Bear is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor hyper-extended his left leg
Razor struggles to free himself
Razor struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear secures the lock while Curtis Blaydes refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:41 Round 2
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/28 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Hmmm. Blaydes was not ready for the Taktarov Cocktail.
Oleg Taktarov 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Curtis Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Razor launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Razor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Razor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Oleg Taktarov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Russian Bear covers himself well
Razor clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Razor's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Razor hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Razor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Razor's eyes...
Curtis Blaydes lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Curtis Blaydes slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Curtis Blaydes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Curtis Blaydes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes 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 Razor
Razor 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 closed guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Curtis Blaydes...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Russian Bear suddenly holds Curtis Blaydes's arm and tries an armbar!
Razor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Russian Bear doesn't want to free his opponent and Razor continues in closed guard
Curtis Blaydes gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Razor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes 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 full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes 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 full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Curtis Blaydes is not able to stop Razor ground skills and Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov isolates Curtis Blaydes's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Razor struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Curtis Blaydes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Razor 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.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Razor's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle...
Curtis Blaydes lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Curtis Blaydes is running out of time!
That Triangle looks tight...
Hard blow to Razor's mid-section, he seems hurt
Razor struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Razor's eyes...
That Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Curtis Blaydes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Razor
He succeeds!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Razor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Razor goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes fires an unorthodox punch to Russian Bear's torso
that goes wide.
Razor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Body kick by Curtis Blaydes...
is blocked.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear launches a hook to the body
Bang! Razor stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Razor moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov struggles a bit before breaking Razor's attemp of grappling
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Curtis Blaydes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
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 Razor
Russian Bear is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor hyper-extended his left leg
Razor struggles to free himself
Razor struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear secures the lock while Curtis Blaydes refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:41 Round 2
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/28 (32%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 267 s
Hmmm. Blaydes was not ready for the Taktarov Cocktail.