Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2012 4:58:58 GMT -5
Russian Bear enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Oleg Taktarov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Russian Bear is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Russian Bear is countered by Jose Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Russian Bear is countered by Jose Aldo.
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 wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Russian Bear blocks Jose Aldo's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Russian Bear shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Aldo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Oleg Taktarov for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Aldo time to recover. Jose Aldo seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A high kick from Jose Aldo
grazes Russian Bear's head, but he seems okay.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Every time Oleg Taktarov attempts to get inside
Aldo fires a low kick.
Not a desiderable position that Aldo is in now. Oleg Taktarov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Russian Bear launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Jose Aldo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Russian Bear struggles and frees his leg!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Russian Bear
Aldo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Russian Bear
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Oleg Taktarov caliber.
Aldo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov rolls over himself and stands up while Jose Aldo rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. 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 St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Jose Aldo
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Jose Aldo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Aldo has to retreat
An overhand right from Oleg Taktarov that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Aldo's stops that one with his face! How is Aldo standing?!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Nose
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Jose Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aldo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
That hit Russian Bear who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Jose Aldo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jose Aldo struggles not allowing Oleg Taktarov improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Russian Bear is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aldo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Russian Bear can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and Oleg Taktarov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Aldo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Aldo throws a body kick.
Blocked by Russian Bear.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear begins to launch a barrage of punches over Aldo
this is getting worse and worse for Aldo
Aldo has a small cut in his Mouth
A solid combination from Jose Aldo
mostly hits air.
Jose Aldo attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Russian Bear pushes away Jose Aldo before being hit
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov is opening up on Aldo and raining down combinations!
Aldo's corner looks worried!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Aldo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Russian Bear pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jose Aldo circles around Russian Bear
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Oleg Taktarov caliber.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good leg kicks from Jose Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov defends with ease.
Aldo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
An overhand right from Oleg Taktarov that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Aldo's stops that one with his face! How is Aldo standing?!
Jose Aldo moves forward and launches a low kick.
Russian Bear blocks that.
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Russian Bear launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aldo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Aldo hyper-extended his left leg
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aldo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Oleg Taktarov isolates Jose Aldo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jose Aldo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Russian Bear
Aldo tries to move to full mount
Aldo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Jose Aldo looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Aldo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Russian Bear leans and gets Jose Aldo's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Aldo tries to escape from the closed guard
Jose Aldo any adventage in the ground.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds Aldo
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear pushes down Jose Aldo and tries to pull guard
Aldo clumsily falls into Oleg Taktarov's guard!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see Aldo's blood making stains in the mat.
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Russian Bear tries to counter Aldo's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Aldo is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Russian Bear tries to open up Jose Aldo's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Aldo in the side of the head
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Forehead
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Aldo 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 full mount over Jose Aldo
Russian Bear catch Jose Aldo's right arm and tries a kimura
Jose Aldo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aldo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls Jose Aldo to his stomach and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Aldo has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Russian Bear is unable to move under Aldo control.
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Aldo
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aldo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Oleg Taktarov unil he can pull his arm free! Russian Bear lost his dominant position.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aldo has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Russian Bear is unable to move under Aldo control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Aldo and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Oleg Taktarov, but it's close.
Judge: Jose Aldo 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Oleg Taktarov 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Jose Aldo 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Oleg Taktarov 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Jose Aldo 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Oleg Taktarov 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 16/33 (48%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Aldo had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia).
A highlight reel performance by Russian Bear from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
A fight that put some of us on our feet occasionally. It could have been more exciting though.
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Oleg Taktarov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Russian Bear is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Russian Bear is countered by Jose Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Russian Bear is countered by Jose Aldo.
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 wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Russian Bear blocks Jose Aldo's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Russian Bear shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Aldo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Oleg Taktarov for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Aldo time to recover. Jose Aldo seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A high kick from Jose Aldo
grazes Russian Bear's head, but he seems okay.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Every time Oleg Taktarov attempts to get inside
Aldo fires a low kick.
Not a desiderable position that Aldo is in now. Oleg Taktarov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Russian Bear launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Jose Aldo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Russian Bear struggles and frees his leg!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Russian Bear
Aldo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Russian Bear
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Oleg Taktarov caliber.
Aldo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov rolls over himself and stands up while Jose Aldo rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. 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 St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Jose Aldo
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Jose Aldo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Aldo has to retreat
An overhand right from Oleg Taktarov that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Aldo's stops that one with his face! How is Aldo standing?!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Nose
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Jose Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aldo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
That hit Russian Bear who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Jose Aldo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jose Aldo struggles not allowing Oleg Taktarov improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Russian Bear is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aldo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Russian Bear can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and Oleg Taktarov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Aldo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Aldo throws a body kick.
Blocked by Russian Bear.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear begins to launch a barrage of punches over Aldo
this is getting worse and worse for Aldo
Aldo has a small cut in his Mouth
A solid combination from Jose Aldo
mostly hits air.
Jose Aldo attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Russian Bear pushes away Jose Aldo before being hit
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov is opening up on Aldo and raining down combinations!
Aldo's corner looks worried!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Aldo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Russian Bear pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jose Aldo circles around Russian Bear
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Oleg Taktarov caliber.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good leg kicks from Jose Aldo.
Oleg Taktarov defends with ease.
Aldo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
An overhand right from Oleg Taktarov that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Aldo's stops that one with his face! How is Aldo standing?!
Jose Aldo moves forward and launches a low kick.
Russian Bear blocks that.
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Russian Bear launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aldo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Aldo hyper-extended his left leg
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aldo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Oleg Taktarov isolates Jose Aldo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jose Aldo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Russian Bear
Aldo tries to move to full mount
Aldo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Jose Aldo looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Aldo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Russian Bear leans and gets Jose Aldo's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Aldo tries to escape from the closed guard
Jose Aldo any adventage in the ground.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds Aldo
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear pushes down Jose Aldo and tries to pull guard
Aldo clumsily falls into Oleg Taktarov's guard!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Russian Bear
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see Aldo's blood making stains in the mat.
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Russian Bear tries to counter Aldo's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Aldo is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Russian Bear tries to open up Jose Aldo's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Aldo in the side of the head
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Forehead
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Aldo 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 full mount over Jose Aldo
Russian Bear catch Jose Aldo's right arm and tries a kimura
Jose Aldo holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aldo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls Jose Aldo to his stomach and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Aldo has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Russian Bear is unable to move under Aldo control.
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Aldo
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aldo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Oleg Taktarov unil he can pull his arm free! Russian Bear lost his dominant position.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aldo has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Russian Bear is unable to move under Aldo control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Aldo and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Russian Bear is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Aldo
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Oleg Taktarov, but it's close.
Judge: Jose Aldo 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Oleg Taktarov 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Jose Aldo 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Oleg Taktarov 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Jose Aldo 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Oleg Taktarov 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 16/33 (48%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 505 s
Aldo had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia).
A highlight reel performance by Russian Bear from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
A fight that put some of us on our feet occasionally. It could have been more exciting though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!