Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2018 8:39:25 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Roy Nelson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Russian Bear and Big Country move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Big Country followed by a hard jab
Russian Bear deflects the blows.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roy Nelson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Roy Nelson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
1:01 Round 1 and Big Country is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Country is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Roy Nelson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roy Nelson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson 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 Big Country
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Roy Nelson is on half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Country who is in full mount! Russian Bear is in trouble now!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Roy Nelson who is trying to get one hook in!
Roy Nelson has one hook in!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Big Country works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Big Country has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Big Country now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Big Country tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Russian Bear!
Russian Bear adopts the turtle defense and Big Country is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Big Country is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Russian Bear, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Country moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Roy Nelson tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Roy Nelson. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Country moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Big Country and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Big Country steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Roy Nelson and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roy Nelson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Russian Bear is holding Roy Nelson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roy Nelson manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Roy Nelson manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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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Big Country decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Big Country is connecting with a few punches
0:39 Round 2 and Russian Bear is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roy Nelson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov pushes Big Country's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Russian Bear who is in full mount! Big Country is in trouble now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Russian Bear breaks the lock and covers himself from Big Country's punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Roy Nelson passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Big Country is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right cheek
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roy Nelson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Big Country's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Roy Nelson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Russian Bear is in open guard over Big Country... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Country rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch to Roy Nelson ribs and the tries to trip him
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
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 Big Country
Oleg Taktarov hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roy Nelson manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Big Country breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Roy Nelson tries to take advantage...
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roy Nelson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Big Country
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roy Nelson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Roy Nelson pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Russian Bear, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Roy Nelson.
Even nicer blocks from Russian Bear.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Roy Nelson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Big Country pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Big Country is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Roy Nelson's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Country holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Country's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Big Country in half guard.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson hovers above Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov stops him from throwing strikes.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson throws a flurry of punches at Russian Bear...
Russian Bear is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Country blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear is holding Roy Nelson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Roy Nelson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Roy Nelson breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Country breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Big Country didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Armbar) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 6/20 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/23 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
By Submission! Interesting!
Roy Nelson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Russian Bear and Big Country move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Big Country followed by a hard jab
Russian Bear deflects the blows.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roy Nelson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Roy Nelson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Big Country is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
1:01 Round 1 and Big Country is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Country is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Roy Nelson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roy Nelson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson 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 Big Country
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Roy Nelson is on half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Big Country who is in full mount! Russian Bear is in trouble now!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Roy Nelson who is trying to get one hook in!
Roy Nelson has one hook in!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Big Country works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Big Country has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Big Country now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Big Country tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Russian Bear!
Russian Bear adopts the turtle defense and Big Country is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Big Country is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Russian Bear, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Country moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Roy Nelson tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Roy Nelson. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Big Country is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Country moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Big Country and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Big Country steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Roy Nelson and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roy Nelson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Russian Bear is holding Roy Nelson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roy Nelson manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Roy Nelson manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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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Big Country decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Big Country is connecting with a few punches
0:39 Round 2 and Russian Bear is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Roy Nelson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov pushes Big Country's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Russian Bear who is in full mount! Big Country is in trouble now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Russian Bear breaks the lock and covers himself from Big Country's punches
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Roy Nelson passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Big Country is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Roy Nelson's Right cheek
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
Big Country's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roy Nelson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Big Country's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Roy Nelson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Big Country
Russian Bear is in open guard over Big Country... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Country rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Big Country doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Big Country forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch to Roy Nelson ribs and the tries to trip him
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
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 Big Country
Oleg Taktarov hooks Big Country's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Roy Nelson manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Big Country breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Roy Nelson tries to take advantage...
Roy Nelson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Roy Nelson tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Roy Nelson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Big Country
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Roy Nelson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Roy Nelson pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Russian Bear, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Roy Nelson.
Even nicer blocks from Russian Bear.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Roy Nelson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Big Country
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Big Country
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Big Country pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Big Country is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roy Nelson!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Roy Nelson's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Country holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Country's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Big Country in half guard.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson hovers above Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov stops him from throwing strikes.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Russian Bear
Roy Nelson throws a flurry of punches at Russian Bear...
Russian Bear is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Big Country clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Big Country blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear is holding Roy Nelson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Roy Nelson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
Roy Nelson breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Country's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Big Country breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Big Country didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Armbar) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 6/20 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/23 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
By Submission! Interesting!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!