Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:15:09 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Mirko Cro Cop looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Oleg Taktarov has fight Mirko Cro Cop 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Oleg Taktarov comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Oleg Taktarov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cro Cop and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
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 half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
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 1:35 in the 1 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...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mirko Cro Cop holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Russian Bear misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
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 breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Cro Cop struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop is in Russian Bear open guard now
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Russian Bear
Cro Cop tries to improve position.
Russian Bear adjusts and closes his guard.
Keith Peterson 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.
Russian Bear is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left 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
Oleg Taktarov hooks Cro Cop's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Cro Cop hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Mirko Cro Cop manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cro Cop spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar to Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Cro Cop is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
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
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Russian Bear struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Cro Cop is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cro Cop tries to open up Russian Bear with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Russian Bear is trying to block them with his hands...
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
Russian Bear has Cro Cop controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Russian Bear manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Cro Cop
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid shot from Mirko Cro Cop to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
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 Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 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!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Oleg Taktarov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Russian Bear avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Oleg Taktarov.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Russian Bear launches a hook to the body
Mirko Cro Cop moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear deflects and sidesteps.
Russian Bear pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Russian Bear seems to be done!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
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.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Cro Cop put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear tries to launch a few punches to Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop is able to achieve closed guard and counter Oleg Taktarov's punches.
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
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Russian Bear.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Russian Bear moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cro Cop spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Oleg Taktarov was not expecting something like that! It lands on his chin! Is this over?
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Russian Bear's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Russian Bear hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Russian Bear was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop circles around Russian Bear
Cro Cop throws a low kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cro Cop is able to break the lock.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed 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
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is moving on the ground...
Russian Bear tries to counter Cro Cop's moves on the ground.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half 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 2:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Cro Cop breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mirko Cro Cop spins out and gets back to his feet.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Mirko Cro Cop back to the ground.
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Russian Bear blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Russian Bear was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Russian Bear ducks under.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cro Cop moves back and takes a deep breath.
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
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Mirko Cro Cop, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Russian Bear!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear deflects and sidesteps.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov jabs at Cro Cop
hitting his chest.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Russian Bear blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
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.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop closed his guard around Oleg Taktarov.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is fading quickly.
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mirko Cro Cop spins out and gets back to his feet.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cro Cop pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear moves to shoot
Cro Cop misses a knee.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Russian Bear blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Cro Cop's right cheek.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Mirko Cro Cop caliber.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks and steps away.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Cro Cop misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left 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
Oleg Taktarov isolates Mirko Cro Cop's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Mirko Cro Cop is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Every time Mirko Cro Cop attempts to get inside
Russian Bear fires a low kick.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
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
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Russian Bear's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Russian Bear's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Mirko Cro Cop's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cro Cop's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Keith Peterson breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Cro Cop didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 2:27 Round 5
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 668 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 14/28 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 668 s
This was a strange and good fight. Cro Cop kicked and did damage, but a lot of those kicks came after he was at least somewhat tired, so they didn't have the gusto they typically would have. Oleg absorbed the damage very effectively, so he might have good KO resistence or some shit.
Mirko Cro Cop looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Oleg Taktarov has fight Mirko Cro Cop 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Oleg Taktarov comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
allows Cro Cop to land a solid head kick.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Oleg Taktarov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cro Cop and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Mirko Cro Cop's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
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 half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
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 1:35 in the 1 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...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Mirko Cro Cop holds Oleg Taktarov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Russian Bear misses a step and Mirko Cro Cop sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard...
Mirko Cro Cop keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
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 breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Mirko Cro Cop keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Mirko Cro Cop in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Mirko Cro Cop is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Cro Cop struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop is in Russian Bear open guard now
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Russian Bear
Cro Cop tries to improve position.
Russian Bear adjusts and closes his guard.
Keith Peterson 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.
Russian Bear is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left 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
Oleg Taktarov hooks Cro Cop's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Cro Cop hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Mirko Cro Cop manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Mirko Cro Cop is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cro Cop spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cro Cop's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar to Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar to Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Cro Cop is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Keith Peterson 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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
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
Cro Cop tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Russian Bear struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Cro Cop is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cro Cop tries to open up Russian Bear with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Russian Bear is trying to block them with his hands...
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
Russian Bear has Cro Cop controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Russian Bear manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Cro Cop
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid shot from Mirko Cro Cop to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mirko Cro Cop is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
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 Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Mirko Cro Cop manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 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!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cro Cop leans and gets Oleg Taktarov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Mirko Cro Cop
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Russian Bear avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mirko Cro Cop tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cro Cop takes a break to breathe while holding Oleg Taktarov.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Russian Bear launches a hook to the body
Mirko Cro Cop moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Mirko Cro Cop looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear deflects and sidesteps.
Russian Bear pushes Mirko Cro Cop and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
High kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Russian Bear seems to be done!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Right eye
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
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.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Cro Cop put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Russian Bear tries to launch a few punches to Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop is able to achieve closed guard and counter Oleg Taktarov's punches.
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
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Russian Bear.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Russian Bear moves to shoot
but Mirko Cro Cop delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Cro Cop spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Oleg Taktarov was not expecting something like that! It lands on his chin! Is this over?
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Russian Bear's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Russian Bear hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Russian Bear was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Mirko Cro Cop circles around Russian Bear
Cro Cop throws a low kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mirko Cro Cop didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cro Cop is able to break the lock.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed 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
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Mirko Cro Cop's guard...
Mirko Cro Cop has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop is moving on the ground...
Russian Bear tries to counter Cro Cop's moves on the ground.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half 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 2:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Cro Cop breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mirko Cro Cop spins out and gets back to his feet.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Mirko Cro Cop tries to take advantage...
Mirko Cro Cop sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Mirko Cro Cop back to the ground.
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Russian Bear blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Cro Cop's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Russian Bear was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Mirko Cro Cop was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mirko Cro Cop moves forward and launches a high kick!
Russian Bear ducks under.
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Russian Bear receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Cro Cop decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cro Cop moves back and takes a deep breath.
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
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Mirko Cro Cop, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Russian Bear!
Russian Bear's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Incredible high kick!
Russian Bear deflects and sidesteps.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov jabs at Cro Cop
hitting his chest.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Russian Bear blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cro Cop goes down.
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
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.
Russian Bear blocks those punches
Mirko Cro Cop gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to jump to side mount.
Mirko Cro Cop closed his guard around Oleg Taktarov.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is fading quickly.
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Mirko Cro Cop spins out and gets back to his feet.
Cro Cop tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cro Cop pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear moves to shoot
Cro Cop misses a knee.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a high kick!
Russian Bear blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Cro Cop's right cheek.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Mirko Cro Cop. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Mirko Cro Cop caliber.
Mirko Cro Cop tries a middle kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks and steps away.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
A bad move from Oleg Taktarov
almost puts his head in the path of Cro Cop's kick.
Cro Cop misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear is holding Mirko Cro Cop's left 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
Oleg Taktarov isolates Mirko Cro Cop's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Cro Cop struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Mirko Cro Cop is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Every time Mirko Cro Cop attempts to get inside
Russian Bear fires a low kick.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Cro Cop is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear and Cro Cop circle around the center of the cage.
Mirko Cro Cop wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The two exchange wildly
Russian Bear is connecting with a few punches
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
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Russian Bear's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Russian Bear's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Oleg Taktarov sits high on Mirko Cro Cop's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cro Cop's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Triangle from Mount from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cro Cop's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Keith Peterson breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Cro Cop didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 2:27 Round 5
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 668 s
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 14/28 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 668 s
This was a strange and good fight. Cro Cop kicked and did damage, but a lot of those kicks came after he was at least somewhat tired, so they didn't have the gusto they typically would have. Oleg absorbed the damage very effectively, so he might have good KO resistence or some shit.
