Post by The Sandman on May 30, 2022 22:52:22 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov shifts back and forth nervously.
Mirko Cro Cop looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Oleg Taktarov comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
That hits Oleg Taktarov's ankle
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Cro Cop throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Russian Bear moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A punch from Mirko Cro Cop
grazes Russian Bear's left cheek.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
Cro Cop jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mirko Cro Cop pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop shoots an incredible takedown!
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Russian Bear.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Russian Bear's chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cro Cop has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mirko Cro Cop embrace and tries to move away...
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Russian Bear must do something quickly!
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Cro Cop trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cro Cop doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Russian Bear hyper-extended his leg
Cro Cop and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Oleg Taktarov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear deflects and sidesteps.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cro Cop launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Cro Cop and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Oleg Taktarov
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cro Cop moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Cro Cop moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in open guard over Cro Cop... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cro Cop rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls him over and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight 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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Oleg Taktarov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Cro Cop ducks under...
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Cro Cop pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cro Cop pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Mouth
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
That hit Russian Bear who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Cro Cop is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mirko Cro Cop is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Mirko Cro Cop is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Cro Cop is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mirko Cro Cop looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Mirko Cro Cop slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mirko Cro Cop controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Cro Cop tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Russian Bear! Cro Cop has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Cro Cop 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! Cro Cop now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Mirko Cro Cop is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Cro Cop tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Russian Bear!
Russian Bear adopts the turtle defense and Cro Cop is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Russian Bear has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Russian Bear is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Russian Bear seems to be done!
Russian Bear crumples to the mat and Cro Cop moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Russian Bear's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (High kick) at 0:25 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 11/13 (85%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Cro Cop is into CCKCCW form!
Mirko Cro Cop looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Oleg Taktarov comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mirko Cro Cop's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Low kick by Mirko Cro Cop to maintain his distance.
That hits Oleg Taktarov's ankle
Solid low kick from Mirko Cro Cop.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Cro Cop throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Russian Bear moves backwards and Mirko Cro Cop is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov and Cro Cop engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mirko Cro Cop is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A punch from Mirko Cro Cop
grazes Russian Bear's left cheek.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Cro Cop
that goes awry.
Cro Cop jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mirko Cro Cop pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cro Cop is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Russian Bear stumbles backwards and Mirko Cro Cop shoots an incredible takedown!
Solid kick to the leg from Mirko Cro Cop
that visibly pains Russian Bear.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Russian Bear's chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cro Cop has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mirko Cro Cop embrace and tries to move away...
Mirko Cro Cop pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Russian Bear must do something quickly!
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Cro Cop trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cro Cop doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Russian Bear hyper-extended his leg
Cro Cop and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Oleg Taktarov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear deflects and sidesteps.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cro Cop launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear is worried!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cro Cop launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
Cro Cop and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Oleg Taktarov
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cro Cop moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Cro Cop moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mirko Cro Cop takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cro Cop is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in open guard over Cro Cop... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cro Cop rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls him over and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight 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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Oleg Taktarov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Russian Bear's thigh!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Cro Cop ducks under...
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Cro Cop pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cro Cop pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cro Cop moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Mouth
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Deep breaths from Mirko Cro Cop who tries a hammer punch to Russian Bear's ribs.
That hit Russian Bear who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mirko Cro Cop tries to better his position on the ground...
Cro Cop is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mirko Cro Cop is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear tries to escape from the full mount...
Mirko Cro Cop is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Cro Cop is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mirko Cro Cop looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Mirko Cro Cop slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Nice beating Mirko Cro Cop has received.
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mirko Cro Cop controls the situation despite Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mirko Cro Cop rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Cro Cop tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Russian Bear! Cro Cop has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with one hook in
Cro Cop 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! Cro Cop now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Mirko Cro Cop is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mirko Cro Cop is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
Cro Cop tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Russian Bear!
Russian Bear adopts the turtle defense and Cro Cop is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cro Cop is in rear mount over Russian Bear with two hooks in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Russian Bear has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Russian Bear is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Russian Bear seems to be done!
Russian Bear crumples to the mat and Cro Cop moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Russian Bear's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Mirko Cro Cop by KO (High kick) at 0:25 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 11/13 (85%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 193 s
Cro Cop is into CCKCCW form!
