Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2017 9:44:16 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
Maurice Smith looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Russian Bear is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Maurice Smith touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Russian Bear cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maurice Smith just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear may be in trouble!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Maurice Smith!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Smith
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Smith is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Maurice Smith tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Maurice Smith passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Smith's neck!
Crippling lock!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Smith tries to break the lock slamming Oleg Taktarov against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Russian Bear loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Smith's head, but he seems okay.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Smith grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Maurice Smith pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Smith jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Maurice Smith is able to get half guard here.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Maurice Smith positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Russian Bear covers himself well
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 3:10 in the 1 round
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Maurice Smith's punches
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Smith's chin with an uppercut while Smith lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Here comes Maurice Smith with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Russian Bear's ribs!
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 Smith
Stand up! This is what Smith's cornermen are shouting. Oleg Taktarov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Russian Bear is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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.
Maurice Smith fakes a move and moves laterally.
Maurice Smith launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Maurice Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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 closed guard over Smith
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
Smith struggles to free himself
Maurice Smith slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Maurice Smith pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Smith jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Maurice Smith is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Smith dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Smith grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
0:53 Round 2 and Smith is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Smith leans back...
Russian Bear eyes him warily.
Smith misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Smith tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Maurice Smith 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 can't do it because of Smith's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Smith in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to take Maurice Smith down... Smith stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches...
Maurice Smith dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith tries to take Oleg Taktarov down... Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Russian Bear's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Oleg Taktarov's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Smith moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
Maurice Smith wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Russian Bear!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Smith wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Russian Bear
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Smith hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to take Maurice Smith to the ground from the clinch...
Smith shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maurice Smith 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 fakes a punch and launches himself over Smith!
Nice move by Russian Bear who clinches and pushes Smith against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to take Maurice Smith down... Smith stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches...
Maurice Smith dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith tries to take Oleg Taktarov down... Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Russian Bear's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Maurice Smith launches a knee towards Oleg Taktarov's right tight
That knee found his way.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Oleg Taktarov's face!
Smith begins to launch a barrage of punches over Russian Bear
this is getting worse and worse for Russian Bear
Maurice Smith launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Russian Bear's knee!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Maurice Smith, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Russian Bear!
Smith blocks with confidence
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Left cheek
Maurice Smith throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Smith shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Maurice Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Maurice Smith pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Russian Bear seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Maurice Smith launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Russian Bear blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Oleg Taktarov's cheek! Russian Bear stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Smith is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith creates space and allows Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Smith struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Russian Bear's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Russian Bear in the abdomen
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Here comes Maurice Smith with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Russian Bear's ribs!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Maurice Smith by TKO (Middle kick) at 2:08 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 10/12 (83%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 246 s
Maurice Smith looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Russian Bear is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Maurice Smith touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Russian Bear cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maurice Smith just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear may be in trouble!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Maurice Smith!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Smith
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Smith is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Maurice Smith tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Maurice Smith passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Smith's neck!
Crippling lock!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Smith tries to break the lock slamming Oleg Taktarov against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Russian Bear loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
A high kick from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Smith's head, but he seems okay.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Smith grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Maurice Smith pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Smith jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Maurice Smith is able to get half guard here.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Maurice Smith positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Russian Bear covers himself well
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 3:10 in the 1 round
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Maurice Smith's punches
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Smith's chin with an uppercut while Smith lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Here comes Maurice Smith with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Russian Bear's ribs!
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 Smith
Stand up! This is what Smith's cornermen are shouting. Oleg Taktarov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Russian Bear is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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.
Maurice Smith fakes a move and moves laterally.
Maurice Smith launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Maurice Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Smith to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Smith
Smith 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 closed guard over Smith
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Smith's eyes...
Smith struggles to free himself
Maurice Smith slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
Maurice Smith pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Smith jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Maurice Smith is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Smith dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Smith grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Russian Bear
0:53 Round 2 and Smith is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Smith leans back...
Russian Bear eyes him warily.
Smith misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Russian Bear
Smith tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Maurice Smith 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 can't do it because of Smith's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Smith in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to take Maurice Smith down... Smith stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches...
Maurice Smith dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith tries to take Oleg Taktarov down... Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Russian Bear's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Oleg Taktarov's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Smith moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
Maurice Smith wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Russian Bear!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Smith wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Russian Bear
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Smith hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to take Maurice Smith to the ground from the clinch...
Smith shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maurice Smith 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 fakes a punch and launches himself over Smith!
Nice move by Russian Bear who clinches and pushes Smith against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to take Maurice Smith down... Smith stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches...
Maurice Smith dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith tries to take Oleg Taktarov down... Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Russian Bear's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Maurice Smith launches a knee towards Oleg Taktarov's right tight
That knee found his way.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Smith pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Oleg Taktarov's face!
Smith begins to launch a barrage of punches over Russian Bear
this is getting worse and worse for Russian Bear
Maurice Smith launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Russian Bear's knee!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Maurice Smith, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Russian Bear!
Smith blocks with confidence
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Left cheek
Maurice Smith throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Smith shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Maurice Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Maurice Smith pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Russian Bear seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Maurice Smith launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Russian Bear blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Oleg Taktarov's cheek! Russian Bear stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Smith is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith creates space and allows Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Smith struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Russian Bear's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Russian Bear in the abdomen
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Here comes Maurice Smith with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Russian Bear's ribs!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Maurice Smith by TKO (Middle kick) at 2:08 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 10/12 (83%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 246 s