Post by The Sandmen on Apr 8, 2019 13:53:26 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Randleman while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kevin Randleman today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A right hand from Kevin Randleman
misses its target.
Randleman steps forward
Oleg Taktarov catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Randleman sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Randleman 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 Randleman
Randleman 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 Randleman
Randleman tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Randleman
Randleman 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 Randleman
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Kevin Randleman tries to free his leg
Kevin Randleman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman fires a barrage of punches at Russian Bear's head!
The punches go wide.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randleman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman fires a barrage of punches at Russian Bear's head!
This is bad! Randleman is just pounding on Oleg Taktarov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin Randleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kevin Randleman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Randleman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kevin Randleman postures up and launches another series of punches!
Russian Bear pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Kevin Randleman's offensive.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Kevin Randleman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Russian Bear is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randleman ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Randleman goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Randleman
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Oleg Taktarov aggressively and repeatedly punches Randleman.
Good job by Randleman blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Randleman struggles to free himself
Randleman struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Kevin Randleman breaks the lock and pushes away Oleg Taktarov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Kevin Randleman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kevin Randleman throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Kevin Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Randleman misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kevin Randleman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Randleman
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Kevin Randleman's guard...
Oleg Taktarov forces Kevin Randleman to open his guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Randleman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is locking that leglock...
Randleman is able to break the lock.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Randleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Randleman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kevin Randleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Kevin Randleman tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Randleman moves on the ground
Kevin Randleman moves to side mount
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randleman struggles to free himself
That Triangle looks tight...
Kevin Randleman lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Kevin Randleman is running out of time!
Kevin Randleman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Randleman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Russian Bear misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randleman leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randleman tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randleman tries to escape from the closed guard
Randleman succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Kevin Randleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randleman is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Kevin Randleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kevin Randleman looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Kevin Randleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Good looking punches from Kevin Randleman on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Randleman knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Randleman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Randleman's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Randleman
Russian Bear tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Kevin Randleman manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Randleman
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Kevin Randleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Kevin Randleman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randleman drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Russian Bear's Nose is beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Nose
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
The ref pulls off Kevin Randleman! Russian Bear seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Kevin Randleman by TKO (GnP) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Statistics: Kevin Randleman
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/36 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
The match-up here is interesting. Randleman is clearly the bigger dude, but Oleg is a few inches taller than Kevin.
Ferocious staredown by Randleman while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kevin Randleman today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A right hand from Kevin Randleman
misses its target.
Randleman steps forward
Oleg Taktarov catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Randleman sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Randleman 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 Randleman
Randleman 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 Randleman
Randleman tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Randleman
Randleman 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 Randleman
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Kevin Randleman tries to free his leg
Kevin Randleman uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman fires a barrage of punches at Russian Bear's head!
The punches go wide.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randleman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman fires a barrage of punches at Russian Bear's head!
This is bad! Randleman is just pounding on Oleg Taktarov's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin Randleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kevin Randleman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Randleman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kevin Randleman postures up and launches another series of punches!
Russian Bear pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Kevin Randleman's offensive.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Kevin Randleman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Russian Bear is throwing a flurry of punches!
Randleman ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Randleman goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Randleman
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Oleg Taktarov aggressively and repeatedly punches Randleman.
Good job by Randleman blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Randleman struggles to free himself
Randleman struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Kevin Randleman breaks the lock and pushes away Oleg Taktarov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Kevin Randleman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kevin Randleman throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Chin
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Kevin Randleman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Randleman misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kevin Randleman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Randleman
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Kevin Randleman's guard...
Oleg Taktarov forces Kevin Randleman to open his guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Randleman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is locking that leglock...
Randleman is able to break the lock.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Randleman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Randleman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kevin Randleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Kevin Randleman tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Randleman moves on the ground
Kevin Randleman moves to side mount
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Randleman struggles to free himself
That Triangle looks tight...
Kevin Randleman lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't break the lock and Kevin Randleman is running out of time!
Kevin Randleman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Randleman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Russian Bear misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randleman leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randleman tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randleman tries to escape from the closed guard
Randleman succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Kevin Randleman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Randleman is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Kevin Randleman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kevin Randleman looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Kevin Randleman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Good looking punches from Kevin Randleman on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Randleman knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Randleman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Randleman's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Randleman
Russian Bear tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Kevin Randleman manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Randleman
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Randleman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Kevin Randleman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Kevin Randleman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Randleman drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Russian Bear's Nose is beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Nose
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
The ref pulls off Kevin Randleman! Russian Bear seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Kevin Randleman by TKO (GnP) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Statistics: Kevin Randleman
Punches 4/6 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/36 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
The match-up here is interesting. Randleman is clearly the bigger dude, but Oleg is a few inches taller than Kevin.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!