Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2012 16:18:59 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov! Oleg Taktarov! This is what the people are chanting here.
Ferocious staredown by Teixeira while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Oleg Taktarov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Teixeira
Russian Bear shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Teixeira struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Nothing from this... Glover Teixeira seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear struggles and launches a few punches to Teixeira's head
Those punches are hitting! Teixeira covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to take Glover Teixeira down... Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches...
Glover Teixeira dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Teixeira steps forward
Russian Bear feints.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Russian Bear throws a low kick
Glover Teixeira blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Glover Teixeira looks to counter!
Quick hook by Glover Teixeira
glances off Russian Bear's arms.
Shovel hook by Oleg Taktarov
tags Teixeira.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Teixeira launches a few hard punches to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Oleg Taktarov's ribs shows the damage! Glover Teixeira is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches towards Russian Bear's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Oleg Taktarov receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Glover Teixeira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
that forces Teixeira to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Mouth
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Teixeira has a small cut in his Left cheek
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Teixeira in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Russian Bear with uppercuts!
Russian Bear is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Russian Bear is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira postures up and launches another series of punches!
Russian Bear pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Glover Teixeira's offensive.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira slightly pushes Russian Bear into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A right hand from Oleg Taktarov
makes Teixeira stumble back!
Teixeira's Chin is beginning to swell
Russian Bear avoids a dangerous strike from Teixeira
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Teixeira launches a hook to the body
Oleg Taktarov moves aside looking for a counter...
Oleg Taktarov launches a body shot
Teixeira evades.
Russian Bear moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Teixeira's thigh!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov and Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Russian Bear is holding Glover Teixeira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Teixeira breaks the lock.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Glover Teixeira to fight back!
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Glover Teixeira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Teixeira pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Glover Teixeira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Glover Teixeira passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Teixeira is grappling.
Bad idea! Oleg Taktarov lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Teixeira tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Glover Teixeira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Teixeira knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov creates enough space to control Glover Teixeira's leg.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Glover Teixeira goes for an americana!
Russian Bear breaks free.
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.
Solid shot from Glover Teixeira to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Glover Teixeira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Teixeira pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Teixeira tries to escape from the closed guard
Teixeira succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Teixeira blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Glover Teixeira looks to counter!
Glover Teixeira tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Glover Teixeira attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Russian Bear hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Oleg Taktarov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Teixeira launches a stiff jab!
Russian Bear ducks that one.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Glover Teixeira jumps back and jabs
Teixeira seems staggered and Oleg Taktarov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Teixeira throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Oleg Taktarov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Solid jabs from Glover Teixeira.
Russian Bear defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Teixeira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Deep breaths from Glover Teixeira who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Glover Teixeira...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Teixeira's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Glover Teixeira breaks the lock and pushes away Oleg Taktarov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from Teixeira
who is bobbing and weaving.
Teixeira is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Teixeira decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Glover Teixeira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Russian Bear blocks that. He made it look easy!
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
Glover Teixeira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Teixeira to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Deep breaths from Glover Teixeira who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Teixeira is covering himself! Russian Bear tries to force the situation and Teixeira clumsily gives his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Teixeira
Teixeira 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 Teixeira control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Teixeira's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
Teixeira's Right eye is beginning to swell
That rear naked choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
Teixeira struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Glover Teixeira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Glover Teixeira attempts to cut off Russian Bear with punches
Russian Bear avoids getting cornered.
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Teixeira decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Teixeira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Teixeira 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.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Teixeira tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Teixeira's face!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear and Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
Teixeira avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Teixeira launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
A solid combination from Glover Teixeira
mostly hits air.
Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Russian Bear struggles... Glover Teixeira is unable to take him down
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Russian Bear showing excellent timing, blasts Glover Teixeira with a right hand.
Great hook by Oleg Taktarov! Glover Teixeira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Teixeira's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov creates space and allows Glover Teixeira to stand up.
Teixeira climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Glover Teixeira pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear struggles and launches a few punches to Teixeira's head
Those punches are hitting! Teixeira covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Glover Teixeira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Oleg Taktarov and Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Oleg Taktarov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crushing shot to Teixeira's body! He's holding his side
Teixeira fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Teixeira has to retreat
Russian Bear pushes Glover Teixeira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear launches a furious low kick!
Teixeira receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Russian Bear avoids a dangerous strike from Teixeira
and counters with a solid straight!
Teixeira has a small cut in his Chin
Teixeira studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
Glover Teixeira is a bloody mess!
Russian Bear fires low kicks
punishing Teixeira's legs repeatedly.
Teixeira hyper-extended his left leg
Teixeira 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.
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Teixeira open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Teixeira launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Teixeira switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
You can see Teixeira's blood making stains in the mat.
Glover Teixeira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Teixeira's face.
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Round 5
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Russian Bear is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Teixeira's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
Glover Teixeira is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (rear naked choke) at 0:50 Round 5
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 3/32 (9%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/25 (44%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 34/47 (72%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 468 s
All Taktarov, after about round 2.
Ferocious staredown by Teixeira while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Oleg Taktarov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Teixeira
Russian Bear shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Teixeira struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Nothing from this... Glover Teixeira seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear struggles and launches a few punches to Teixeira's head
Those punches are hitting! Teixeira covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to take Glover Teixeira down... Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches...
Glover Teixeira dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Teixeira steps forward
Russian Bear feints.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Russian Bear throws a low kick
Glover Teixeira blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Glover Teixeira looks to counter!
Quick hook by Glover Teixeira
glances off Russian Bear's arms.
Shovel hook by Oleg Taktarov
tags Teixeira.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Teixeira launches a few hard punches to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Oleg Taktarov's ribs shows the damage! Glover Teixeira is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches towards Russian Bear's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Oleg Taktarov receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Glover Teixeira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
that forces Teixeira to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Glover Teixeira's Mouth
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Teixeira has a small cut in his Left cheek
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Teixeira in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Russian Bear with uppercuts!
Russian Bear is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Russian Bear is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira postures up and launches another series of punches!
Russian Bear pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Glover Teixeira's offensive.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira slightly pushes Russian Bear into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A right hand from Oleg Taktarov
makes Teixeira stumble back!
Teixeira's Chin is beginning to swell
Russian Bear avoids a dangerous strike from Teixeira
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Teixeira launches a hook to the body
Oleg Taktarov moves aside looking for a counter...
Oleg Taktarov launches a body shot
Teixeira evades.
Russian Bear moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Teixeira's thigh!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov and Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Russian Bear is holding Glover Teixeira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries a kimura
Teixeira breaks the lock.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Glover Teixeira to fight back!
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Glover Teixeira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Teixeira pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Glover Teixeira tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Glover Teixeira passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Teixeira is grappling.
Bad idea! Oleg Taktarov lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Teixeira tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Glover Teixeira throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Teixeira knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov creates enough space to control Glover Teixeira's leg.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over Russian Bear
Glover Teixeira goes for an americana!
Russian Bear breaks free.
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.
Solid shot from Glover Teixeira to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Glover Teixeira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Teixeira pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Teixeira tries to escape from the closed guard
Teixeira succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Teixeira blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Glover Teixeira looks to counter!
Glover Teixeira tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Glover Teixeira attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Russian Bear hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Oleg Taktarov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Teixeira launches a stiff jab!
Russian Bear ducks that one.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Glover Teixeira jumps back and jabs
Teixeira seems staggered and Oleg Taktarov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Teixeira throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Oleg Taktarov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Solid jabs from Glover Teixeira.
Russian Bear defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Russian Bear looks to be in very good shape.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Teixeira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Teixeira is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Deep breaths from Glover Teixeira who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Glover Teixeira...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Teixeira's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Glover Teixeira breaks the lock and pushes away Oleg Taktarov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from Teixeira
who is bobbing and weaving.
Teixeira is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Teixeira decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Glover Teixeira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Russian Bear blocks that. He made it look easy!
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
Glover Teixeira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Teixeira to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Deep breaths from Glover Teixeira who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Teixeira is covering himself! Russian Bear tries to force the situation and Teixeira clumsily gives his back!
Russian Bear is in rear mount over Teixeira
Teixeira 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 Teixeira control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Teixeira's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
Teixeira's Right eye is beginning to swell
That rear naked choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
Teixeira struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Teixeira's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Glover Teixeira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Glover Teixeira attempts to cut off Russian Bear with punches
Russian Bear avoids getting cornered.
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Teixeira decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Teixeira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Teixeira 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.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Teixeira tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Teixeira tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Oleg Taktarov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Teixeira's face!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear and Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
Teixeira avoids a dangerous strike from Russian Bear
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Teixeira launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
A solid combination from Glover Teixeira
mostly hits air.
Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Russian Bear struggles... Glover Teixeira is unable to take him down
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Glover Teixeira launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Russian Bear showing excellent timing, blasts Glover Teixeira with a right hand.
Great hook by Oleg Taktarov! Glover Teixeira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Teixeira's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is standing while Teixeira is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov creates space and allows Glover Teixeira to stand up.
Teixeira climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Glover Teixeira
Great move by Russian Bear who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Glover Teixeira pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear struggles and launches a few punches to Teixeira's head
Those punches are hitting! Teixeira covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Glover Teixeira pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Teixeira trying to keep the fight at striking range
Teixeira stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Glover Teixeira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Oleg Taktarov and Teixeira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Oleg Taktarov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crushing shot to Teixeira's body! He's holding his side
Teixeira fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Teixeira has to retreat
Russian Bear pushes Glover Teixeira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear launches a furious low kick!
Teixeira receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Russian Bear avoids a dangerous strike from Teixeira
and counters with a solid straight!
Teixeira has a small cut in his Chin
Teixeira studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
Glover Teixeira is a bloody mess!
Russian Bear fires low kicks
punishing Teixeira's legs repeatedly.
Teixeira hyper-extended his left leg
Teixeira 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.
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Teixeira
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Teixeira clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Glover Teixeira's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Teixeira open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Teixeira launches a few weak punches
Russian Bear blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Teixeira
Glover Teixeira continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Teixeira switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Russian Bear struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Teixeira
You can see Teixeira's blood making stains in the mat.
Glover Teixeira tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Teixeira's face.
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Round 5
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Russian Bear is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Teixeira's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
Glover Teixeira is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (rear naked choke) at 0:50 Round 5
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 3/32 (9%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/25 (44%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 34/47 (72%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 468 s
All Taktarov, after about round 2.