Post by The Sandman on Sept 29, 2022 22:12:22 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Curtis Blaydes looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Razor is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Russian Bear moves backwards and Curtis Blaydes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curtis Blaydes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Razor tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Razor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Razor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Curtis Blaydes slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Razor's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Curtis Blaydes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Curtis Blaydes fires an unorthodox punch to Russian Bear's torso
that goes wide.
A solid combination from Oleg Taktarov
connects with Razor.
Curtis Blaydes 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
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Razor
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Razor pulls his arm out of danger.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Razor's ribs.
That hit Razor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
As the fight continues it seems that Oleg Taktarov is taking the best of the fight.
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Russian Bear is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Razor's ribs.
Razor is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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 full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Razor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Razor
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Russian Bear suddenly holds Curtis Blaydes's arm and tries an armbar!
Razor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Curtis Blaydes. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Razor's ribs.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Razor spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Razor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Razor is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Razor and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Razor shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Curtis Blaydes attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Razor.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Curtis Blaydes! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
1:04 Round 2 and Razor is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Razor measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov isolates Curtis Blaydes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Curtis Blaydes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov hooks Razor's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Curtis Blaydes manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Curtis Blaydes slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Curtis Blaydes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Curtis Blaydes attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Razor.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to escape from the full mount...
Oleg Taktarov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov isolates Curtis Blaydes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Curtis Blaydes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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 side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov hooks Razor's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Curtis Blaydes manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Curtis Blaydes looks to counter!
Razor 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 side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes attempts to move to full guard
Curtis Blaydes manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Razor is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Razor works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov has seen better days.
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Curtis Blaydes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Razor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Razor 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Curtis Blaydes attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Razor.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Razor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Razor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to escape from closed guard...
Razor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Razor uses his strength to keep Razor at a disadvantage
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Curtis Blaydes 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Razor moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Razor into his guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Curtis Blaydes caliber.
Curtis Blaydes tries to better his position on the ground...
Razor breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Curtis Blaydes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov creates enough space to control Curtis Blaydes's leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Razor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Razor blocks them effectively.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Curtis Blaydes tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Razor's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
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 Razor's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Razor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Razor.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Razor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Curtis Blaydes 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
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Curtis Blaydes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes 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.
Curtis Blaydes throws a flurry of punches at Russian Bear...
A lot of them are hitting Russian Bear's face
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Curtis Blaydes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Curtis Blaydes tries to take advantage...
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Russian Bear is covering himself! Razor tries to force the situation and Russian Bear clumsily gives his back!
Razor is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Razor is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Forehead
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Razor is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes moves to better his position on the ground...
Curtis Blaydes viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Herb Dean is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Russian Bear is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Winner is Curtis Blaydes by TKO (Injury - Broken Cheekbone) at 2:47 Round 4
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 78/94 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
Curt gettin' shit DONE.
Curtis Blaydes looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Razor is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Russian Bear moves backwards and Curtis Blaydes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curtis Blaydes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Razor tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Razor
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Razor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Razor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Curtis Blaydes slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Razor's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Russian Bear is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Curtis Blaydes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Curtis Blaydes fires an unorthodox punch to Russian Bear's torso
that goes wide.
A solid combination from Oleg Taktarov
connects with Razor.
Curtis Blaydes 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
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Razor
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Razor pulls his arm out of danger.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Razor's ribs.
That hit Razor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
As the fight continues it seems that Oleg Taktarov is taking the best of the fight.
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Russian Bear is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Razor's ribs.
Razor is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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 full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Razor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Razor
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Russian Bear suddenly holds Curtis Blaydes's arm and tries an armbar!
Razor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Curtis Blaydes. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Razor's ribs.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Russian Bear's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Razor spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Razor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Razor is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Razor and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Razor shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Curtis Blaydes attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Razor.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Curtis Blaydes! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
1:04 Round 2 and Razor is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Razor measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov isolates Curtis Blaydes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Curtis Blaydes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov hooks Razor's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Curtis Blaydes manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear attempts a triangle from bottom! Curtis Blaydes slips out. Russian Bear quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Curtis Blaydes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Curtis Blaydes attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Razor.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Curtis Blaydes!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to escape from the full mount...
Oleg Taktarov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov isolates Curtis Blaydes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Curtis Blaydes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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 side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Oleg Taktarov hooks Razor's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Curtis Blaydes manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Curtis Blaydes looks to counter!
Razor 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 side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Curtis Blaydes attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes attempts to move to full guard
Curtis Blaydes manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Razor is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Razor works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Oleg Taktarov has seen better days.
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Curtis Blaydes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Razor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Razor 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Razor
Russian Bear is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Curtis Blaydes attempts a sweep single...
Curtis Blaydes catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Razor.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Razor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Razor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to escape from closed guard...
Razor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Razor uses his strength to keep Razor at a disadvantage
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Curtis Blaydes 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Razor moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Razor into his guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Curtis Blaydes caliber.
Curtis Blaydes tries to better his position on the ground...
Razor breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Curtis Blaydes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov creates enough space to control Curtis Blaydes's leg.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor leans back...
He clobbers Oleg Taktarov's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes storms over Russian Bear with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Razor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Russian Bear's face with his elbows!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Razor blocks them effectively.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Curtis Blaydes tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Razor's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Russian Bear
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 Razor's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Razor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Razor.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Razor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Curtis Blaydes 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
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Russian Bear
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Russian Bear.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Curtis Blaydes postures up and breaks the triangle.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes 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.
Curtis Blaydes throws a flurry of punches at Russian Bear...
A lot of them are hitting Russian Bear's face
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Curtis Blaydes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Curtis Blaydes tries to take advantage...
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Russian Bear
Razor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Russian Bear is covering himself! Razor tries to force the situation and Russian Bear clumsily gives his back!
Razor is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Razor is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Oleg Taktarov, who is barely covering up!
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Forehead
Russian Bear seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Razor is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Curtis Blaydes moves to better his position on the ground...
Curtis Blaydes viciously slams hammer blows to Russian Bear's face!
Herb Dean is asking Russian Bear to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Russian Bear.
Russian Bear is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Winner is Curtis Blaydes by TKO (Injury - Broken Cheekbone) at 2:47 Round 4
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 78/94 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
Curt gettin' shit DONE.
