Post by The Sandmen on Sept 12, 2012 18:26:05 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov! Oleg Taktarov! This is what the people are chanting here.
Bas Rutten looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
Bas Rutten has fight Oleg Taktarov 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Bas Rutten is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Bas Rutten and Oleg Taktarov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Russian Bear cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo tries to take Oleg Taktarov down... Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Bas Rutten launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Russian Bear's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Oleg Taktarov is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Bas Rutten gets the advantage
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Bas Rutten slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bas Rutten slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Oleg Taktarov to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
Oleg Taktarov moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to El Guapo's left thigh
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear launches a few hard punches to Bas Rutten's ribs!
Bas Rutten's ribs shows the damage! Oleg Taktarov is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Oleg Taktarov's groin! Was that unintentional?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo pushes off of Oleg Taktarov and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards but Bas Rutten chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo and Oleg Taktarov are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo steps for a throw
Oleg Taktarov is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bas Rutten moves to better his position on the ground...
Bas Rutten viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten tries a kimura
Russian Bear breaks the lock.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Oleg Taktarov shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Oleg Taktarov breaks that americana attempt!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
BJJ! That is what must be passing through El Guapo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to end this with a RNC!
Russian Bear manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Bas Rutten.
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Round 2
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Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bas Rutten was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
El Guapo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Russian Bear is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo begins to launch a barrage of punches over Russian Bear
this is getting worse and worse for Russian Bear
Russian Bear's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
El Guapo showing excellent timing, blasts Oleg Taktarov with a right hand.
Great hook by Bas Rutten! Oleg Taktarov is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
El Guapo dodges that
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
El Guapo is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
El Guapo moves backwards and gestures for Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Russian Bear stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Bas Rutten is coming in again!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Russian Bear is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Oleg Taktarov isolates Bas Rutten's left arm looking for an armbar...
Bas Rutten manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
El Guapo pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to escape from the closed guard
El Guapo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bas Rutten!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Good looking punches from Oleg Taktarov on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
El Guapo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls him over and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills El Guapo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Russian Bear
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Bas Rutten
surprises Russian Bear!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
El Guapo is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his left arm
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten hooks Russian Bear's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick El Guapo away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
El Guapo is locking that armbar...
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
El Guapo is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Bas Rutten attempts to cut off Russian Bear with punches
Russian Bear reels from the strikes.
Russian Bear's Mouth is beginning to swell
El Guapo is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds El Guapo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov jabs at El Guapo
to no visible effect.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Russian Bear seems to be done!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
El Guapo blocks that. It was easy!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull El Guapo into his guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
El Guapo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like El Guapo
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bas Rutten. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten slides his arm under Oleg Taktarov's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Oleg Taktarov pushes up and slides Bas Rutten's arm over his chin.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to end this with a RNC!
Russian Bear manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten tries to get his arm under Oleg Taktarov's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Oleg Taktarov's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Oleg Taktarov easily defends the attempt.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo 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 4:00 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear hold his own hand and breaks El Guapo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Bas Rutten.
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Round 4
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Superb haymaker by El Guapo
that lands on Russian Bear's face like a cannon ball!
Bas Rutten throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Russian Bear's chin! That stops Russian Bear in his tracks!
Russian Bear's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
El Guapo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Russian Bear is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Russian Bear ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten tries a hook to the body
and hits Russian Bear ribs hard
Oleg Taktarov throws a combo
Bas Rutten ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Russian Bear swings again, only to get countered once more! Russian Bear is looking bad here!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear throws a lazy kick
El Guapo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Russian Bear's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bas Rutten fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
Nice beating Bas Rutten has received.
El Guapo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov is not able to stop Russian Bear ground skills and Bas Rutten moves to side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bas Rutten!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. El Guapo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Russian Bear to try something else.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Russian Bear misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten isolates Oleg Taktarov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Oleg Taktarov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo catch Oleg Taktarov's right arm and tries a kimura
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Oleg Taktarov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Bas Rutten.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
El Guapo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries an armbar from the bottom!
Bas Rutten breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Russian Bear pushes Bas Rutten forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Bas Rutten is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Bas Rutten moves to better his position on the ground...
Bas Rutten viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
El Guapo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Bas Rutten caliber.
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten sits high on Oleg Taktarov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Russian Bear's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Russian Bear tries to roll out. He's too quick for Bas Rutten and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by El Guapo and it cost him top position.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right cheek
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear hold his own hand and breaks El Guapo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo 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 El Guapo.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
An overhand right from Bas Rutten that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Russian Bear's stops that one with his face! How is Russian Bear standing?!
Russian Bear's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for El Guapo.
Winner is Bas Rutten by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 30/43 (70%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 35/42 (83%)
Submissions 27/27 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 946 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 967 s
Wow! Taktarov has balls of steel. He took probably about as much damage as a human can take without dying. Literally dying. Rutten destroyed him through the WHOLE fight and Taktarov just didn;t die. He had 1 bar (about 3%) health for rounds 3, 4, and 5. Rutten didn't let up that much. Maybe a sliver due to conditioning, but can you blame a guy for getting tired when he demolishes another fella for 5 rounds. Ca-Razy.
Bas Rutten looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
Bas Rutten has fight Oleg Taktarov 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Bas Rutten is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Bas Rutten and Oleg Taktarov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Russian Bear cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bas Rutten moves forward looking for some grappling action
El Guapo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo tries to take Oleg Taktarov down... Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Bas Rutten launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Russian Bear's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Oleg Taktarov is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Bas Rutten gets the advantage
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Bas Rutten slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bas Rutten slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Oleg Taktarov to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
Oleg Taktarov moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to El Guapo's left thigh
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear launches a few hard punches to Bas Rutten's ribs!
Bas Rutten's ribs shows the damage! Oleg Taktarov is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Oleg Taktarov's groin! Was that unintentional?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo pushes off of Oleg Taktarov and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards but Bas Rutten chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo and Oleg Taktarov are cliched up against the cage. El Guapo steps for a throw
Oleg Taktarov is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bas Rutten moves to better his position on the ground...
Bas Rutten viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten tries a kimura
Russian Bear breaks the lock.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Oleg Taktarov shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Oleg Taktarov breaks that americana attempt!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
BJJ! That is what must be passing through El Guapo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to end this with a RNC!
Russian Bear manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Bas Rutten.
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Round 2
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Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bas Rutten was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
El Guapo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Russian Bear is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
El Guapo begins to launch a barrage of punches over Russian Bear
this is getting worse and worse for Russian Bear
Russian Bear's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
El Guapo showing excellent timing, blasts Oleg Taktarov with a right hand.
Great hook by Bas Rutten! Oleg Taktarov is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
El Guapo dodges that
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
El Guapo is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
El Guapo moves backwards and gestures for Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Russian Bear stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Bas Rutten is coming in again!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Russian Bear is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Oleg Taktarov isolates Bas Rutten's left arm looking for an armbar...
Bas Rutten manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
El Guapo pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to escape from the closed guard
El Guapo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bas Rutten!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Good looking punches from Oleg Taktarov on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
El Guapo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov rolls him over and takes his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Russian Bear controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills El Guapo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Russian Bear
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Bas Rutten
surprises Russian Bear!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
El Guapo is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his left arm
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten hooks Russian Bear's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick El Guapo away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
El Guapo is locking that armbar...
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
El Guapo is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Bas Rutten attempts to cut off Russian Bear with punches
Russian Bear reels from the strikes.
Russian Bear's Mouth is beginning to swell
El Guapo is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds El Guapo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes El Guapo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov jabs at El Guapo
to no visible effect.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Russian Bear seems to be done!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
El Guapo blocks that. It was easy!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull El Guapo into his guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
El Guapo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like El Guapo
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bas Rutten. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten slides his arm under Oleg Taktarov's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Oleg Taktarov pushes up and slides Bas Rutten's arm over his chin.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to end this with a RNC!
Russian Bear manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Bas Rutten tries to get his arm under Oleg Taktarov's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Oleg Taktarov's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Oleg Taktarov easily defends the attempt.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo 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 4:00 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear hold his own hand and breaks El Guapo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 El Guapo
El Guapo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Bas Rutten.
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Round 4
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Superb haymaker by El Guapo
that lands on Russian Bear's face like a cannon ball!
Bas Rutten throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Russian Bear's chin! That stops Russian Bear in his tracks!
Russian Bear's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
El Guapo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Bas Rutten!
Russian Bear is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Good front kick from El Guapo!
Russian Bear stumbles backwards after that one!
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Russian Bear ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
El Guapo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo goes for an armbar!
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Bas Rutten, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten tries a hook to the body
and hits Russian Bear ribs hard
Oleg Taktarov throws a combo
Bas Rutten ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Russian Bear swings again, only to get countered once more! Russian Bear is looking bad here!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear throws a lazy kick
El Guapo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Russian Bear's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten attempts a sweep single...
Bas Rutten catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by El Guapo.
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
El Guapo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bas Rutten fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
El Guapo breaths deeply while on the ground
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
Nice beating Bas Rutten has received.
El Guapo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov is not able to stop Russian Bear ground skills and Bas Rutten moves to side mount!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bas Rutten!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. El Guapo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Russian Bear to try something else.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Bas Rutten doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Russian Bear misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Russian Bear's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten isolates Oleg Taktarov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Oleg Taktarov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo catch Oleg Taktarov's right arm and tries a kimura
Russian Bear struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Oleg Taktarov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Bas Rutten.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
El Guapo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
El Guapo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries an armbar from the bottom!
Bas Rutten breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Russian Bear pushes Bas Rutten forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Bas Rutten is on half guard!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right eye
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Bas Rutten moves to better his position on the ground...
Bas Rutten viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
El Guapo misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Bas Rutten looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Russian Bear is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Bas Rutten caliber.
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Bas Rutten sits high on Oleg Taktarov's chest and pulls his leg underneath Russian Bear's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Russian Bear tries to roll out. He's too quick for Bas Rutten and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by El Guapo and it cost him top position.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
El Guapo leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right cheek
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
El Guapo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bas Rutten controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
El Guapo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear hold his own hand and breaks El Guapo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Bas Rutten.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over El Guapo
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo 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 El Guapo.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Bas Rutten was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
An overhand right from Bas Rutten that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Russian Bear's stops that one with his face! How is Russian Bear standing?!
Russian Bear's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bas Rutten goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Bas Rutten runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for El Guapo.
Winner is Bas Rutten by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 30/43 (70%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 35/42 (83%)
Submissions 27/27 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 946 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 967 s
Wow! Taktarov has balls of steel. He took probably about as much damage as a human can take without dying. Literally dying. Rutten destroyed him through the WHOLE fight and Taktarov just didn;t die. He had 1 bar (about 3%) health for rounds 3, 4, and 5. Rutten didn't let up that much. Maybe a sliver due to conditioning, but can you blame a guy for getting tired when he demolishes another fella for 5 rounds. Ca-Razy.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!