Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2018 1:00:43 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Ken Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shamrock goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ken Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ken Shamrock holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Russian Bear struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
As the fight continues it seems that Oleg Taktarov is taking the best of the fight.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Shamrock is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Russian Bear time to recover. Oleg Taktarov seems to be ready to fight again. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Oleg Taktarov and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ken Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shamrock is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shamrock's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ken Shamrock shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ken Shamrock breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shamrock breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ken Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Ken Shamrock's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shamrock's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shamrock tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ken Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ken Shamrock 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 4:20 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ken Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Crisp uppercut by Russian Bear followed by a hard jab
Shamrock deflects the blows.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
Shamrock jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Russian Bear sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Herb Dean 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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Oleg Taktarov and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Shamrock's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ken Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shamrock's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 1:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Shamrock tries to counter Russian Bear's moves on the ground.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ken Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shamrock tries to show some ground skills
Ken Shamrock put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Ken Shamrock is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shamrock moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear is holding Ken Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ken Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shamrock pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Shamrock is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Ken Shamrock fakes some punches
Russian Bear ties him up.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Shamrock is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shamrock is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Ken Shamrock down and prevents his attempts to escape
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ken Shamrock creates enough space to control Oleg Taktarov's leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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.
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 Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shamrock's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
Russian Bear catch Ken Shamrock's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Ken Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Ken Shamrock's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shamrock's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shamrock tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Oleg Taktarov controls the situation despite Ken Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Russian Bear's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick Shamrock away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Ken Shamrock regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Ken Shamrock's guard...
Ken Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Ken Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Russian Bear's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Oleg Taktarov, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear is holding Ken Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ken Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 1:10 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
1:10 Round 3 and Shamrock is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ken Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Russian Bear tries to break the lock slamming Ken Shamrock against the mat!
Ken Shamrock doesn't allow Oleg Taktarov to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Russian Bear pushes Ken Shamrock back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Shamrock put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shamrock tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shamrock is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ken Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Russian Bear
Shamrock shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Shamrock trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shamrock doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock pushes down Oleg Taktarov and tries to pull guard
Russian Bear clumsily falls into Ken Shamrock's guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Ken Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Oleg Taktarov lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Ken Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Oleg Taktarov is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Oleg Taktarov lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Ken Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Oleg Taktarov is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Russian Bear pushes Ken Shamrock back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ken Shamrock sits high on Oleg Taktarov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Russian Bear's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Russian Bear tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ken Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shamrock and it cost him top position.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ken Shamrock holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Russian Bear ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shamrock is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shamrock jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Ken Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ken Shamrock tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ken Shamrock. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Shamrock suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Shamrock is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Herb Dean breaks Ken Shamrock's lock! This is over! Russian Bear didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 4:29 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/1 (500%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Old school warriors.
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Ken Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shamrock goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ken Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ken Shamrock holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Russian Bear struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
As the fight continues it seems that Oleg Taktarov is taking the best of the fight.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Shamrock is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Russian Bear time to recover. Oleg Taktarov seems to be ready to fight again. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Oleg Taktarov and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ken Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shamrock is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shamrock's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Ken Shamrock...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ken Shamrock shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ken Shamrock breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shamrock breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ken Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Ken Shamrock's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shamrock's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shamrock tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ken Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ken Shamrock 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 4:20 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ken Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Crisp uppercut by Russian Bear followed by a hard jab
Shamrock deflects the blows.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
Shamrock jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Russian Bear sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Herb Dean 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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Oleg Taktarov and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Shamrock's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ken Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shamrock's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 1:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Shamrock tries to counter Russian Bear's moves on the ground.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ken Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shamrock tries to show some ground skills
Ken Shamrock put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Ken Shamrock is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shamrock moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear is holding Ken Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ken Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shamrock pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Shamrock is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Ken Shamrock fakes some punches
Russian Bear ties him up.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Shamrock is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shamrock is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Ken Shamrock down and prevents his attempts to escape
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ken Shamrock creates enough space to control Oleg Taktarov's leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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.
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 Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shamrock's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
Russian Bear catch Ken Shamrock's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Ken Shamrock holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Ken Shamrock's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shamrock's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shamrock tries to roll out. He's too quick for Oleg Taktarov and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Russian Bear and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Oleg Taktarov controls the situation despite Ken Shamrock efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Russian Bear's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick Shamrock away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Ken Shamrock regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Ken Shamrock's guard...
Ken Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Ken Shamrock runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Russian Bear's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Oleg Taktarov, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Russian Bear is holding Ken Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ken Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Shamrock breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock 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 1:10 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
1:10 Round 3 and Shamrock is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ken Shamrock moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
That Guillotine looks tight...
Russian Bear tries to break the lock slamming Ken Shamrock against the mat!
Ken Shamrock doesn't allow Oleg Taktarov to escape. He is tightening the Guillotine
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Russian Bear pushes Ken Shamrock back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Shamrock put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shamrock tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shamrock is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ken Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Russian Bear
Shamrock shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Shamrock trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shamrock doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock pushes down Oleg Taktarov and tries to pull guard
Russian Bear clumsily falls into Ken Shamrock's guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Ken Shamrock's guard...
Ken Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Oleg Taktarov lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Ken Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Oleg Taktarov is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Oleg Taktarov lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Ken Shamrock doesn't break the lock and Oleg Taktarov is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Russian Bear pushes Ken Shamrock back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ken Shamrock sits high on Oleg Taktarov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Russian Bear's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Russian Bear tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ken Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shamrock and it cost him top position.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ken Shamrock holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Russian Bear ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shamrock is locking that leglock...
That leglock looks tight...
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shamrock jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Ken Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ken Shamrock isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Shamrock
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ken Shamrock tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ken Shamrock. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Shamrock suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Shamrock is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Herb Dean breaks Ken Shamrock's lock! This is over! Russian Bear didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 4:29 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/1 (500%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 703 s
Old school warriors.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!