Post by The Sandmen on Jan 31, 2014 23:29:59 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chuck Liddell raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Russian Bear is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Russian Bear and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Oleg Taktarov's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch to Chuck Liddell ribs and the tries to trip him
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Iceman
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Oleg Taktarov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Iceman's face!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Iceman
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Iceman
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell rolls him over and takes his back!
Iceman is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Iceman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Iceman is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Chuck Liddell hovers above Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov stops him from throwing strikes.
Iceman is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Russian Bear uses his forearms to block the impact!
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear has Iceman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Russian Bear's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Russian Bear doesn't fight back!
Russian Bear's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Russian Bear's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Russian Bear doesn't fight back!
Russian Bear's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Chuck Liddell is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell 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.
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 Iceman's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Russian Bear's face
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Mouth
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Russian Bear blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Oleg Taktarov's cheek! Russian Bear stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right cheek
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to hit Chuck Liddell with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Iceman dodges that
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Loud pop!
Russian Bear hyper-extended his left leg
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Loud pop!
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Iceman cartwheels towards Russian Bear!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Oleg Taktarov.
Chuck Liddell is in side 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.
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chuck Liddell pushes Oleg Taktarov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Inside leg kick from Iceman
that lands on Oleg Taktarov's leg.
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Iceman measures the resilience of Russian Bear's chin with an uppercut while Russian Bear lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Russian Bear, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Russian Bear is wobbling!
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell is opening up on Russian Bear and raining down combinations!
Russian Bear's corner looks worried!
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
rocks Russian Bear!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
puts Russian Bear in a world of hurt!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Russian Bear's Nose is beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Punches) at 2:58 Round 2
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/26 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 284 s
Taktarov is pretty tough, but his offence was not up to snuff in this one, basically just becoming a punching bag for a couple rounds.
Chuck Liddell raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Russian Bear is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Russian Bear and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Oleg Taktarov
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Oleg Taktarov's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch to Chuck Liddell ribs and the tries to trip him
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Iceman
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Oleg Taktarov fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Iceman's face!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Iceman
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Iceman
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell rolls him over and takes his back!
Iceman is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Iceman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Iceman is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Chuck Liddell hovers above Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov stops him from throwing strikes.
Iceman is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Russian Bear uses his forearms to block the impact!
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear has Iceman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Russian Bear's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Russian Bear doesn't fight back!
Russian Bear's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Russian Bear's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Russian Bear doesn't fight back!
Russian Bear's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Chuck Liddell is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Russian Bear breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Chuck Liddell 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.
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 Iceman's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Russian Bear's face
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Mouth
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Russian Bear blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Oleg Taktarov's cheek! Russian Bear stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right cheek
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to hit Chuck Liddell with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Iceman dodges that
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Loud pop!
Russian Bear hyper-extended his left leg
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Russian Bear's thigh
Loud pop!
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Iceman cartwheels towards Russian Bear!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Oleg Taktarov.
Chuck Liddell is in side 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.
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Chuck Liddell pushes Oleg Taktarov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Inside leg kick from Iceman
that lands on Oleg Taktarov's leg.
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Iceman measures the resilience of Russian Bear's chin with an uppercut while Russian Bear lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Russian Bear, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Russian Bear is wobbling!
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell is opening up on Russian Bear and raining down combinations!
Russian Bear's corner looks worried!
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
rocks Russian Bear!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
puts Russian Bear in a world of hurt!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Russian Bear's Nose is beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Punches) at 2:58 Round 2
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/26 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 284 s
Taktarov is pretty tough, but his offence was not up to snuff in this one, basically just becoming a punching bag for a couple rounds.
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