Post by The Sandmen on May 20, 2014 16:40:44 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Alexander Volkov glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A left hook from Volkov
grazes the chin of Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov circles around Volkov
Oleg Taktarov and Volkov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Volkov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Volkov launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Volkov 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,
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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,
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Volkov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Volkov open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Alexander Volkov back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 Volkov
Alexander Volkov throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
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 PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Volkov tries an armbar from the bottom!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Alexander Volkov's guard...
Alexander Volkov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 closed guard over Volkov
Volkov breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Volkov waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Alexander Volkov is on half guard!
Herb Dean 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.
Alexander Volkov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander Volkov throws an uppercut
Russian Bear slips it.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Volkov goes for an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Alexander Volkov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Alexander Volkov is on his feet again.
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Volkov away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Volkov opts to jump inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear didn't see that coming. Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Alexander Volkov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Volkov slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Volkov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov and Volkov 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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Volkov with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Alexander Volkov
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Several good body shots
land on Russian Bear.
Alexander Volkov and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Volkov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Volkov swings...
hard impact to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Russian Bear is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A punch from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Volkov's left cheek.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Russian Bear throws a lazy kick
Volkov dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Volkov launches a furious hook!
That hits Russian Bear's chin like a wrecking ball! Russian Bear loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov decides to jump inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear didn't see that coming. Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Alexander Volkov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Volkov is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Volkov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Volkov tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov closed his guard around Alexander Volkov.
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Alexander Volkov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alexander Volkov looks to pass to mount...
Volkov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alexander Volkov 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!
Alexander Volkov 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 Volkov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Volkov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alexander Volkov looks to pass to mount...
Volkov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Alexander Volkov circles around Russian Bear
Tremendous strikes from Volkov!
Some big punches are landing!
Volkov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Volkov is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov launches a few hard punches to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Oleg Taktarov's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Volkov catches an ankle and Russian Bear is tripped to the mat!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Alexander Volkov tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Alexander Volkov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexander Volkov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Volkov slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Volkov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Volkov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Volkov, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Alexander Volkov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alexander Volkov and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Volkov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Russian Bear's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
Volkov moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Alexander Volkov throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Russian Bear's chin! That stops Russian Bear in his tracks!
Russian Bear leads with a punch
Alexander Volkov avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Volkov moves back and takes a deep breath.
Crisp uppercut by Volkov followed by a hard jab
Oleg Taktarov stumbles back.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Volkov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Volkov is throwing a flurry of punches!
Oleg Taktarov just can't get away!
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Volkov is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Volkov!
That one almost breaks Russian Bear's chin! He is knocked down!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to hit Alexander Volkov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Volkov dodges that
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov decides to jump inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear didn't see that coming. Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Alexander Volkov's lock! This is over! Russian Bear didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Alexander Volkov by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:59 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 34/45 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 349 s
I think the huge size diffrerence played a factor here. Volkov is huge.
Alexander Volkov glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
A left hook from Volkov
grazes the chin of Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov circles around Volkov
Oleg Taktarov and Volkov engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Volkov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Volkov launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Volkov 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,
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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,
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Volkov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Volkov open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Russian Bear succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Alexander Volkov back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 Volkov
Alexander Volkov throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
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 PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Volkov tries an armbar from the bottom!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Alexander Volkov's guard...
Alexander Volkov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Volkov 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 closed guard over Volkov
Volkov breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Volkov waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Alexander Volkov is on half guard!
Herb Dean 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.
Alexander Volkov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alexander Volkov throws an uppercut
Russian Bear slips it.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Volkov
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Volkov goes for an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Alexander Volkov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Alexander Volkov is on his feet again.
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Volkov away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Volkov opts to jump inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear didn't see that coming. Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Alexander Volkov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Volkov slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Volkov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Oleg Taktarov and Volkov 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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Volkov with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Alexander Volkov
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Several good body shots
land on Russian Bear.
Alexander Volkov and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Volkov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Volkov swings...
hard impact to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Russian Bear is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A punch from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Volkov's left cheek.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Russian Bear throws a lazy kick
Volkov dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Volkov launches a furious hook!
That hits Russian Bear's chin like a wrecking ball! Russian Bear loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov decides to jump inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear didn't see that coming. Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Alexander Volkov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Volkov is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Volkov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Volkov tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov closed his guard around Alexander Volkov.
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Alexander Volkov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alexander Volkov looks to pass to mount...
Volkov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alexander Volkov 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!
Alexander Volkov 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 Volkov
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Volkov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Alexander Volkov looks to pass to mount...
Volkov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Oleg Taktarov.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Alexander Volkov circles around Russian Bear
Tremendous strikes from Volkov!
Some big punches are landing!
Volkov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Volkov is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov launches a few hard punches to Oleg Taktarov's ribs!
Oleg Taktarov's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Volkov catches an ankle and Russian Bear is tripped to the mat!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Alexander Volkov tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Alexander Volkov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexander Volkov postures up and breaks the triangle.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Volkov slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Volkov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Volkov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Volkov, but it's close.
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Round 3
=========================================
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Alexander Volkov and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Volkov is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Russian Bear's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
Volkov moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Alexander Volkov throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Russian Bear's chin! That stops Russian Bear in his tracks!
Russian Bear leads with a punch
Alexander Volkov avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Volkov moves back and takes a deep breath.
Crisp uppercut by Volkov followed by a hard jab
Oleg Taktarov stumbles back.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Volkov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Volkov is throwing a flurry of punches!
Oleg Taktarov just can't get away!
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Volkov is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Those punches are hitting! Russian Bear covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Volkov!
That one almost breaks Russian Bear's chin! He is knocked down!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Volkov is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear tries to hit Alexander Volkov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Volkov dodges that
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov decides to jump inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear didn't see that coming. Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear
Volkov is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Alexander Volkov's lock! This is over! Russian Bear didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Alexander Volkov by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:59 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 34/45 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/18 (44%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 349 s
I think the huge size diffrerence played a factor here. Volkov is huge.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!