Post by The Sandmen on Aug 18, 2014 12:15:02 GMT -5
Ryan Bader looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Oleg Taktarov looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ryan Bader attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Bader catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Darth Bader.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Russian Bear's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Darth Bader knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Darth Bader is trying to counter now!
Darth Bader is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader succeeds
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader isolates Oleg Taktarov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Oleg Taktarov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds Darth Bader
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Darth Bader is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Bader tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Darth Bader circles out and slips free of Oleg Taktarov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Darth Bader is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Darth Bader
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 Darth Bader
Oleg Taktarov pushes Ryan Bader against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Russian Bear jumps and tries to free his leg! Darth Bader doesn't allow this but Oleg Taktarov is able to get half guard here.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ryan Bader slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Bader realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Darth Bader cartwheels towards Russian Bear!
Russian Bear fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 2
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Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Darth Bader
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Darth Bader tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ryan Bader rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Darth Bader 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.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader delivers a few accurate elbows!
Oleg Taktarov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some nice shots from Ryan Bader
that stun Russian Bear.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Darth Bader studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Russian Bear!
Some big punches are landing!
Ryan Bader is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Russian Bear pushes Ryan Bader and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Russian Bear stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Ryan Bader is coming in again!
Oleg Taktarov paws at Darth Bader.
Darth Bader answers with solid punches!
Darth Bader begins to launch a barrage of punches over Russian Bear
this is getting worse and worse for Russian Bear
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Mouth
Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Darth Bader's ribs.
That hit Darth Bader who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Darth Bader ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ryan Bader shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ryan Bader breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ryan Bader moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Darth Bader, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Ryan Bader is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Darth Bader dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Darth Bader is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Ryan Bader and moves to half guard
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ryan Bader
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ryan Bader's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Darth Bader struggles to free himself
Darth Bader hold his own hand and breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Darth Bader doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Ryan Bader is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader delivers a few accurate elbows!
Russian Bear is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Darth Bader tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Russian Bear! Darth Bader has one hook in and keeps working!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Darth Bader 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 beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Forehead
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Darth Bader now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Darth Bader 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!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right cheek
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Darth Bader tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Russian Bear!
Russian Bear adopts the turtle defense and Darth Bader is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Darth Bader 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 Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Forehead
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Darth Bader is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Russian Bear, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Darth Bader moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Darth Bader leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Left eye
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Ryan Bader storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Darth Bader doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Ryan Bader has left Russian Bear staggered! Ryan Bader should try push forward now and finish this!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ryan Bader slides his arm under Oleg Taktarov's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Ryan Bader appears to be unbreakable
Oleg Taktarov pulls down on Ryan Bader's hand and staves off danger
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Darth Bader, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Oleg Taktarov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Pulverizing punch to Russian Bear's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Chin
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Bader shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Darth Bader into his guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Darth Bader's face
Darth Bader shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Darth Bader uses his strength to keep Darth Bader at a disadvantage
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Darth Bader knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Darth Bader tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader rolls him over and takes his back!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear has Darth Bader controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Darth Bader is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Darth Bader pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Ryan Bader wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Darth Bader drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Darth Bader gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader tries to escape from closed guard...
Darth Bader struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg...
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Superb haymaker by Darth Bader
that lands on Russian Bear's face like a cannon ball!
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Darth Bader steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Bader 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.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Darth Bader drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Ryan Bader looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Darth Bader tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ryan Bader controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 5
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You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Russian Bear is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Darth Bader is smart enough to block that one.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Bader to fight back!
Ryan Bader tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Russian Bear's face
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader chases Russian Bear and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Russian Bear steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader moves on the ground
Ryan Bader moves to side mount
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Ryan Bader wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Darth Bader drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Nose
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Bader looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Ryan Bader storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Darth Bader doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Ryan Bader! Russian Bear seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Ryan Bader by TKO (Elbows) at 1:36 Round 5
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 23/27 (85%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 69/92 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 931 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 931 s
Pretty dominating fight from Bader. Taktarov is tough, but has no offense game.
Oleg Taktarov looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ryan Bader attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Bader catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Darth Bader.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Russian Bear's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Darth Bader knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Darth Bader is trying to counter now!
Darth Bader is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Russian Bear's ribs.
Russian Bear is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader succeeds
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader isolates Oleg Taktarov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Oleg Taktarov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds Darth Bader
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Darth Bader is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Bader tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Darth Bader circles out and slips free of Oleg Taktarov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Darth Bader is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Darth Bader
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 Darth Bader
Oleg Taktarov pushes Ryan Bader against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Russian Bear jumps and tries to free his leg! Darth Bader doesn't allow this but Oleg Taktarov is able to get half guard here.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ryan Bader slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Bader realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Russian Bear misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Darth Bader cartwheels towards Russian Bear!
Russian Bear fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 2
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Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Darth Bader
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Darth Bader tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ryan Bader rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Darth Bader 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.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader delivers a few accurate elbows!
Oleg Taktarov blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some nice shots from Ryan Bader
that stun Russian Bear.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Darth Bader studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Russian Bear!
Some big punches are landing!
Ryan Bader is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Darth Bader moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Russian Bear pushes Ryan Bader and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Russian Bear stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Ryan Bader is coming in again!
Oleg Taktarov paws at Darth Bader.
Darth Bader answers with solid punches!
Darth Bader begins to launch a barrage of punches over Russian Bear
this is getting worse and worse for Russian Bear
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Mouth
Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Darth Bader's ribs.
That hit Darth Bader who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Darth Bader ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ryan Bader shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ryan Bader breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Ryan Bader moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Darth Bader, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Ryan Bader is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Darth Bader dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Russian Bear from the ground!
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Darth Bader is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Ryan Bader and moves to half guard
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Ryan Bader
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ryan Bader's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Darth Bader struggles to free himself
Darth Bader hold his own hand and breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Ryan Bader storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Darth Bader doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Ryan Bader is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader delivers a few accurate elbows!
Russian Bear is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Darth Bader tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Russian Bear! Darth Bader has one hook in and keeps working!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Darth Bader 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 beginning to swell
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Forehead
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Russian Bear.
Nicely done! Darth Bader now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Darth Bader 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!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Right cheek
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Darth Bader tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Russian Bear!
Russian Bear adopts the turtle defense and Darth Bader is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Darth Bader 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 Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Forehead
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Darth Bader is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Russian Bear, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Darth Bader moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Darth Bader leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Russian Bear's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Left eye
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Ryan Bader storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Darth Bader doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Ryan Bader has left Russian Bear staggered! Ryan Bader should try push forward now and finish this!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ryan Bader slides his arm under Oleg Taktarov's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Russian Bear's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Ryan Bader appears to be unbreakable
Oleg Taktarov pulls down on Ryan Bader's hand and staves off danger
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Darth Bader, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Oleg Taktarov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Pulverizing punch to Russian Bear's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Russian Bear's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Chin
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Bader shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Darth Bader into his guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Ryan Bader forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Darth Bader's face
Darth Bader shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Darth Bader uses his strength to keep Darth Bader at a disadvantage
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Darth Bader knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Darth Bader tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Ryan Bader rolls him over and takes his back!
Darth Bader is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Russian Bear has Darth Bader controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Darth Bader is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Darth Bader pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Ryan Bader wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Darth Bader drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Darth Bader gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Darth Bader steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader tries to escape from closed guard...
Darth Bader struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg...
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Superb haymaker by Darth Bader
that lands on Russian Bear's face like a cannon ball!
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Darth Bader steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Bader 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.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Russian Bear's face with those brutal elbows! Russian Bear needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Darth Bader drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Darth Bader is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Ryan Bader looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Darth Bader tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ryan Bader controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 5
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You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Russian Bear is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Darth Bader is smart enough to block that one.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Bader to fight back!
Ryan Bader tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Russian Bear's face
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader chases Russian Bear and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Russian Bear steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Russian Bear
You can see Russian Bear's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader moves on the ground
Ryan Bader moves to side mount
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Ryan Bader wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Darth Bader drills Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Nose
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear doesn't stop bleeding.
Ryan Bader looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is a bloody mess!
Ryan Bader storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Darth Bader doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Ryan Bader! Russian Bear seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Ryan Bader by TKO (Elbows) at 1:36 Round 5
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 23/27 (85%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 69/92 (75%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 931 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 931 s
Pretty dominating fight from Bader. Taktarov is tough, but has no offense game.
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As the case may be... 
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!