Post by The Sandmen on Feb 26, 2014 2:46:21 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Bonnar while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Stephan Bonnar and Oleg Taktarov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bonnar lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Stephan Bonnar is in Russian Bear open guard now
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Russian Bear tries to open up Bonnar with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Bonnar blocks a few elbows and now Oleg Taktarov will have to look for another option here.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar catch Oleg Taktarov's left arm and tries a kimura
Oleg Taktarov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Bonnar misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Bonnar steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stephan Bonnar throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Russian Bear's chin! That stops Russian Bear in his tracks!
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bonnar sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Bonnar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch to Stephan Bonnar ribs and the tries to trip him
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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,
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 2
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Stephan Bonnar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right cheek
Bonnar throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Bonnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bonnar is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Stephan Bonnar
Russian Bear is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov throws a combo
Stephan Bonnar ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Russian Bear swings again, only to get countered once more! Russian Bear is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Bonnar is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bonnar's being punished here!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bonnar jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Stephan Bonnar is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Stephan Bonnar is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Oleg Taktarov
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov 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 Bonnar's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Stephan Bonnar spins out and gets back to his feet.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Bonnar attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Bonnar 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Bonnar is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Bonnar moves backwards and circles around Oleg Taktarov.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stephan Bonnar.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Bonnar breaks the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Bonnar pulls his arm out of danger.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg...
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov 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 Bonnar's moves.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov 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 Bonnar's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Russian Bear
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
deflected by Russian Bear.
Bonnar is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Russian Bear! Bonnar has one hook in and keeps working!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Russian Bear has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Russian Bear is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Stephan Bonnar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Russian Bear locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Stephan Bonnar unil he can pull his arm free! Bonnar lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
An overhand right from Stephan Bonnar that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Russian Bear's stops that one with his face! How is Russian Bear standing?!
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bonnar
Bonnar wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bonnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephan Bonnar attempts to cut off Russian Bear with punches
Russian Bear reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Russian Bear and Bonnar circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bonnar tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov shoots and grab one of Stephan Bonnar's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Stephan Bonnar sprawls and remain on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar won't budge, forcing Russian Bear to pull guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Stephan Bonnar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Stephan Bonnar is standing now.
Bonnar is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Oleg Taktarov launches an up-kick intended for Stephan Bonnar's head...
It lands flush with Stephan Bonnar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bonnar is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Bonnar cartwheels towards Russian Bear!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Oleg Taktarov.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephan Bonnar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar 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 Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Stephan Bonnar regains full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Bonnar open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in open guard over Bonnar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bonnar hyper-extended his leg
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Bonnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
Russian Bear's Nose is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Stephan Bonnar caliber.
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
Bonnar secures the lock while Oleg Taktarov refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (Armbar) at 3:25 Round 4
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/39 (79%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 807 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 828 s
God damnit Oleg. (He almost came back once, then just didn't)
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Stephan Bonnar and Oleg Taktarov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bonnar lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Stephan Bonnar is in Russian Bear open guard now
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Russian Bear tries to open up Bonnar with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Bonnar blocks a few elbows and now Oleg Taktarov will have to look for another option here.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar catch Oleg Taktarov's left arm and tries a kimura
Oleg Taktarov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Bonnar misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Bonnar steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stephan Bonnar throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Russian Bear's chin! That stops Russian Bear in his tracks!
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bonnar sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Bonnar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch to Stephan Bonnar ribs and the tries to trip him
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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,
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 2
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Stephan Bonnar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right cheek
Bonnar throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Bonnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bonnar is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Stephan Bonnar
Russian Bear is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov throws a combo
Stephan Bonnar ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Russian Bear swings again, only to get countered once more! Russian Bear is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Bonnar is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to pass to mount...
Bonnar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Stephan Bonnar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bonnar's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bonnar's being punished here!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bonnar jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Stephan Bonnar is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Stephan Bonnar is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Oleg Taktarov
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov 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 Bonnar's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Stephan Bonnar spins out and gets back to his feet.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Bonnar attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Bonnar 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Bonnar is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Bonnar moves backwards and circles around Oleg Taktarov.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stephan Bonnar.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Bonnar breaks the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Bonnar pulls his arm out of danger.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Stephan Bonnar tries to free his leg...
Stephan Bonnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov 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 Bonnar's moves.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov 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 Bonnar's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bonnar is in rear mount over Russian Bear
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
deflected by Russian Bear.
Bonnar is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Russian Bear! Bonnar has one hook in and keeps working!
Bonnar is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Russian Bear has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Russian Bear is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Stephan Bonnar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Russian Bear locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Stephan Bonnar unil he can pull his arm free! Bonnar lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
An overhand right from Stephan Bonnar that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Russian Bear's stops that one with his face! How is Russian Bear standing?!
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bonnar
Bonnar wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bonnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephan Bonnar attempts to cut off Russian Bear with punches
Russian Bear reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Russian Bear and Bonnar circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bonnar tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov shoots and grab one of Stephan Bonnar's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Stephan Bonnar sprawls and remain on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar won't budge, forcing Russian Bear to pull guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Stephan Bonnar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Stephan Bonnar is standing now.
Bonnar is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Oleg Taktarov launches an up-kick intended for Stephan Bonnar's head...
It lands flush with Stephan Bonnar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Bonnar is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Bonnar cartwheels towards Russian Bear!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Oleg Taktarov.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Stephan Bonnar.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephan Bonnar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephan Bonnar 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 Bonnar
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Stephan Bonnar regains full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Bonnar open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Bonnar
Russian Bear is in open guard over Bonnar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bonnar hyper-extended his leg
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Bonnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Russian Bear
Bonnar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
Russian Bear's Nose is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bonnar tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Bonnar doesn't allow him!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Stephan Bonnar caliber.
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
Bonnar secures the lock while Oleg Taktarov refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (Armbar) at 3:25 Round 4
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/39 (79%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 807 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 828 s
God damnit Oleg. (He almost came back once, then just didn't)