Post by The Sandman on Mar 14, 2023 22:01:55 GMT -5
Don Frye looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Oleg Taktarov looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Don Frye is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fryeday the 13th tries to grapple
Russian Bear moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Don Frye
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Don Frye embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Don Frye's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov pushes Fryeday the 13th's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fryeday the 13th wraps his legs while he holds Oleg Taktarov's head... Tight guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov hooks Fryeday the 13th's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Don Frye manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Fryeday the 13th's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fryeday the 13th's side.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Don Frye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fryeday the 13th seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Don Frye is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Don Frye is taking the best of the fight.
Don Frye takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fryeday the 13th showing excellent timing, blasts Oleg Taktarov with a right hand.
Russian Bear steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
As the fight continues it seems that Don Frye is taking the best of the fight.
Oleg Taktarov launches a body shot
Fryeday the 13th dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Fryeday the 13th pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Oleg Taktarov hooks Fryeday the 13th's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Don Frye manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
Don Frye attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fryeday the 13th is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fryeday the 13th rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Don Frye tries to take advantage...
Don Frye slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to show some ground skills
Don Frye put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Russian Bear is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fryeday the 13th goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Don Frye's guard...
Fryeday the 13th doesn't want to free his opponent and Russian Bear continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear throws a few hammer fists to the face of Don Frye
Solid shots!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Oleg Taktarov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye rolls him over and takes his back!
Fryeday the 13th is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Fryeday the 13th controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Don Frye tries to take advantage...
Don Frye positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Don Frye is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Russian Bear's ribs
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Fryeday the 13th goes for an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Don Frye, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. 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.
Russian Bear pushes Don Frye and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Russian Bear goes to the body...
He punishes Fryeday the 13th's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Russian Bear pushes Don Frye and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Russian Bear's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fryeday the 13th launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Don Frye.
Russian Bear defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fryeday the 13th's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov hooks Fryeday the 13th's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Don Frye manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
Don Frye is in half guard over Russian Bear
Don Frye tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Don Frye passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Don Frye uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Fryeday the 13th Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Fryeday the 13th holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fryeday the 13th's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Fryeday the 13th in half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Fryeday the 13th's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fryeday the 13th's side.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Don Frye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fryeday the 13th pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Don Frye uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fryeday the 13th tries to open up Russian Bear with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Russian Bear blocks a few elbows and now Don Frye will have to look for another option here.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Don Frye fakes some punches
Russian Bear ties him up.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th tries to escape from the closed guard
Don Frye any adventage in the ground.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Don Frye looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Russian Bear and Fryeday the 13th circle around the center of the cage.
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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Don Frye
goes nowhere.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Fryeday the 13th rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Fryeday the 13th launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is locking that leglock...
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Fryeday the 13th hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
Fryeday the 13th is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye tries to close the guard.
Fryeday the 13th put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
Russian Bear shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Don Frye...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Don Frye
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov isolates Don Frye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
Don Frye is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Fryeday the 13th holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fryeday the 13th's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Fryeday the 13th breaths deeply while on the ground
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fryeday the 13th blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Fryeday the 13th moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Don Frye is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th 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.
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear catch Don Frye's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Don Frye holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
Fryeday the 13th holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fryeday the 13th's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
Oleg Taktarov wraps his arms around Fryeday the 13th's arms and counters the punches.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Fryeday the 13th's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Fryeday the 13th hold his own hand and breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Fryeday the 13th tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Don Frye 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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to open Fryeday the 13th's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Oleg Taktarov. Fryeday the 13th is unable to cover himself now!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fryeday the 13th hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Fryeday the 13th hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Fryeday the 13th is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye 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 open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov isolates Don Frye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Dan Miragliotta breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Fryeday the 13th didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:16 Round 5
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/15 (87%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Oleg Fryed Doniel. Some of those words make sense.
Oleg Taktarov looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Don Frye is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fryeday the 13th tries to grapple
Russian Bear moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Russian Bear wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Russian Bear moves forward and holds Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Don Frye
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Don Frye embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Don Frye's guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov pushes Fryeday the 13th's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fryeday the 13th wraps his legs while he holds Oleg Taktarov's head... Tight guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov hooks Fryeday the 13th's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Don Frye manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Fryeday the 13th's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fryeday the 13th's side.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Don Frye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fryeday the 13th seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Don Frye is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Don Frye is taking the best of the fight.
Don Frye takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fryeday the 13th showing excellent timing, blasts Oleg Taktarov with a right hand.
Russian Bear steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
As the fight continues it seems that Don Frye is taking the best of the fight.
Oleg Taktarov launches a body shot
Fryeday the 13th dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Chin
Fryeday the 13th pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Oleg Taktarov hooks Fryeday the 13th's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Don Frye manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Don Frye to fight back!
Don Frye attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fryeday the 13th is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fryeday the 13th rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Don Frye tries to take advantage...
Don Frye slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to show some ground skills
Don Frye put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Don Frye
Russian Bear is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Russian Bear has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fryeday the 13th goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Don Frye's guard...
Fryeday the 13th doesn't want to free his opponent and Russian Bear continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear throws a few hammer fists to the face of Don Frye
Solid shots!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Oleg Taktarov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Russian Bear's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Don Frye in his guard...
Don Frye rolls him over and takes his back!
Fryeday the 13th is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Fryeday the 13th controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Don Frye tries to take advantage...
Don Frye positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Don Frye is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Russian Bear's ribs
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Fryeday the 13th goes for an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Don Frye, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. 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.
Russian Bear pushes Don Frye and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Russian Bear goes to the body...
He punishes Fryeday the 13th's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Russian Bear pushes Don Frye and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Don Frye fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Russian Bear's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Fryeday the 13th launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Don Frye.
Russian Bear defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Fryeday the 13th and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Don Frye is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fryeday the 13th's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov hooks Fryeday the 13th's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Don Frye manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
Don Frye is in half guard over Russian Bear
Don Frye tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Don Frye passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Don Frye uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Fryeday the 13th Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Fryeday the 13th holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fryeday the 13th's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Fryeday the 13th in half guard.
Don Frye is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear measures the resilience of Fryeday the 13th's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fryeday the 13th's side.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Don Frye realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fryeday the 13th pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Don Frye uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fryeday the 13th tries to open up Russian Bear with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Russian Bear blocks a few elbows and now Don Frye will have to look for another option here.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Don Frye fakes some punches
Russian Bear ties him up.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th tries to escape from the closed guard
Don Frye any adventage in the ground.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Don Frye looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Russian Bear and Fryeday the 13th circle around the center of the cage.
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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Don Frye manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Don Frye
goes nowhere.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Fryeday the 13th rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Fryeday the 13th launches a hook to the body
Bang! Russian Bear stops that one with his ribs!
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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is locking that leglock...
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Fryeday the 13th hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
Fryeday the 13th is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye tries to close the guard.
Fryeday the 13th put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
Russian Bear shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Don Frye...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Don Frye
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov isolates Don Frye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
Don Frye is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Fryeday the 13th holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fryeday the 13th's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Fryeday the 13th breaths deeply while on the ground
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fryeday the 13th blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Fryeday the 13th moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Don Frye is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th 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.
Hard blow to Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear catch Don Frye's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Don Frye holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
Fryeday the 13th holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fryeday the 13th's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
Oleg Taktarov wraps his arms around Fryeday the 13th's arms and counters the punches.
Don Frye is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Russian Bear is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Don Frye
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Don Frye's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Fryeday the 13th's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fryeday the 13th struggles to free himself
Fryeday the 13th hold his own hand and breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Don Frye is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Fryeday the 13th tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Don Frye 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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to open Fryeday the 13th's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Oleg Taktarov. Fryeday the 13th is unable to cover himself now!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
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 Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fryeday the 13th hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Fryeday the 13th hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Fryeday the 13th is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye 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 open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Oleg Taktarov isolates Don Frye's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Fryeday the 13th's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Dan Miragliotta breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Fryeday the 13th didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:16 Round 5
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/15 (87%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Oleg Fryed Doniel. Some of those words make sense.
