Post by The Sandman on May 16, 2021 17:45:27 GMT -5
Randy Couture is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Oleg Taktarov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dandy Randy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dandy Randy is clinching with Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Russian Bear brings Randy Couture to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the closed guard
Dandy Randy succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear launches a kick
but Randy Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Randy Couture is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dandy Randy grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Russian Bear struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Dandy Randy jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Nothing from this... Randy Couture seems frustrated.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear gets hold of a leg and trips Dandy Randy to the mat!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Dandy Randy open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Randy Couture forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Stand up! This is what Dandy Randy's cornermen are shouting. Oleg Taktarov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dandy Randy covers himself well
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dandy Randy struggles to free himself
Dandy Randy's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Dandy Randy pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Dandy Randy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Americana...
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Dandy Randy tries to counter Russian Bear's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Dandy Randy hold his own hand and breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Dandy Randy's ribs.
That hit Dandy Randy who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture 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 Randy Couture's leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to launch a few punches to Oleg Taktarov
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Russian Bear's defense
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Nose
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dandy Randy looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Oleg Taktarov
Blocked by Russian Bear.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Randy Couture fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
Good job by Russian Bear blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by Dandy Randy who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
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Round 3
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Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Oleg Taktarov jabs at Dandy Randy
to no visible effect.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture is measuring Russian Bear with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy is launching some bone breaking punches to Russian Bear's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Oleg Taktarov's eyes.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy grab one of Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Randy Couture throw Russian Bear to the mat like a ragdoll
Dandy Randy is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dandy Randy.
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Dandy Randy breaks free.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 closed guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dandy Randy covers himself well
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear hold his own hand and breaks Dandy Randy's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Randy Couture.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy 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 Randy Couture
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dandy Randy's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Dandy Randy creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Russian Bear
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dandy Randy who put distance between them
Randy Couture is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Dandy Randy steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Dandy Randy is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Randy Couture pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy circles out and slips free of Oleg Taktarov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dandy Randy.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy circles out and slips free of Oleg Taktarov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Dandy Randy moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dandy Randy and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Dandy Randy shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dandy Randy steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear steps forward
Randy Couture catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Dandy Randy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dandy Randy is clinching with Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy takes a break to breathe while holding Oleg Taktarov.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Russian Bear misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Dandy Randy into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Dandy Randy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Russian Bear's chin with an uppercut while Russian Bear lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dandy Randy into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
Oleg Taktarov wraps his arms around Dandy Randy's arms and counters the punches.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Oleg Taktarov isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture 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
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Dandy Randy in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Forehead
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to get a side mount...
Russian Bear wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
Russian Bear shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture 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.
Randy Couture hovers above Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Oleg Taktarov
Blocked by Russian Bear.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dandy Randy spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dandy Randy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. 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 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 Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear is in open guard over Dandy Randy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dandy Randy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Dandy Randy breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 38/66 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 790 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/13 (46%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 803 s
Nice, close fight. Weak stamina work stopped this from being a "good" fight.
Oleg Taktarov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dandy Randy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dandy Randy is clinching with Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Russian Bear brings Randy Couture to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Randy Couture passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dandy Randy tries to escape from the closed guard
Dandy Randy succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Randy Couture breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear launches a kick
but Randy Couture avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Russian Bear's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Randy Couture is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dandy Randy grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Russian Bear struggles... Randy Couture is unable to take him down
Dandy Randy jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Randy Couture pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Nothing from this... Randy Couture seems frustrated.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear gets hold of a leg and trips Dandy Randy to the mat!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Randy Couture's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Dandy Randy open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dandy Randy is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture is cooling the fight on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Randy Couture forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to free his leg
Randy Couture uses some of his skill by jumping out of Russian Bear's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear tries to stand up!
Dandy Randy doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Stand up! This is what Dandy Randy's cornermen are shouting. Oleg Taktarov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dandy Randy covers himself well
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Randy Couture has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Dandy Randy struggles to free himself
Dandy Randy's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Dandy Randy pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Dandy Randy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Randy Couture shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Americana...
Randy Couture breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Dandy Randy tries to counter Russian Bear's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear catch Randy Couture's right arm and tries a kimura
Randy Couture holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Russian Bear fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Dandy Randy hold his own hand and breaks Russian Bear's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Oleg Taktarov.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Russian Bear's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Dandy Randy's ribs.
That hit Dandy Randy who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Randy Couture 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 Randy Couture's leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to launch a few punches to Oleg Taktarov
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Russian Bear's defense
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Nose
Randy Couture is in open guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Dandy Randy looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Randy Couture manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Oleg Taktarov
Blocked by Russian Bear.
Dandy Randy misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Oleg Taktarov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Oleg Taktarov doesn't defend himself!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Randy Couture fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
Good job by Russian Bear blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by Dandy Randy who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Randy Couture.
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Round 3
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Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Randy Couture is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Oleg Taktarov jabs at Dandy Randy
to no visible effect.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture is measuring Russian Bear with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy is launching some bone breaking punches to Russian Bear's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Oleg Taktarov's eyes.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy grab one of Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Randy Couture throw Russian Bear to the mat like a ragdoll
Dandy Randy is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Randy Couture creates space and allows Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dandy Randy.
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Dandy Randy breaks free.
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 closed guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dandy Randy covers himself well
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Dandy Randy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Russian Bear in the side of the head
Russian Bear's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
Randy Couture is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dandy Randy fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear hold his own hand and breaks Dandy Randy's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Randy Couture.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 Dandy Randy's moves.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy 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 Randy Couture
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dandy Randy's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Randy Couture
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Dandy Randy creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Dandy Randy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dandy Randy moves forward and holds Russian Bear
The fighters are clinching.
Dandy Randy doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dandy Randy who put distance between them
Randy Couture is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Russian Bear with a double overhooks!
Dandy Randy steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Dandy Randy is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear is holding Randy Couture's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Randy Couture shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Randy Couture pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Dandy Randy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dandy Randy doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy circles out and slips free of Oleg Taktarov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Randy Couture's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dandy Randy.
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Randy Couture tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy circles out and slips free of Oleg Taktarov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Dandy Randy moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Randy Couture tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Randy Couture who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear takes a break to breathe while holding Randy Couture.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dandy Randy and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Dandy Randy moves forward looking for some action
Randy Couture shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to take Randy Couture to the ground from the clinch...
Dandy Randy shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dandy Randy steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear steps forward
Randy Couture catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Dandy Randy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Dandy Randy is clinching with Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dandy Randy takes a break to breathe while holding Oleg Taktarov.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Randy Couture jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Russian Bear misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dandy Randy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dandy Randy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Dandy Randy into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dandy Randy tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Randy Couture embrace and tries to move away...
Randy Couture pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Dandy Randy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Russian Bear's chin with an uppercut while Russian Bear lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Randy Couture shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dandy Randy into his guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dandy Randy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dandy Randy tries to open up Oleg Taktarov's defense faking a few punches.
Oleg Taktarov wraps his arms around Dandy Randy's arms and counters the punches.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Randy Couture
Dandy Randy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Oleg Taktarov isolates Randy Couture's left arm looking for an armbar...
Randy Couture manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture 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
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dandy Randy is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Dandy Randy in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Oleg Taktarov's Forehead
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy tries to get a side mount...
Russian Bear wraps his leg around Randy Couture leg and prevents him from moving.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
Russian Bear shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Randy Couture 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.
Randy Couture hovers above Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dandy Randy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Oleg Taktarov
Blocked by Russian Bear.
Randy Couture gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dandy Randy spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dandy Randy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. 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 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 Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Russian Bear is in open guard over Dandy Randy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dandy Randy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Randy Couture tries to take advantage...
Dandy Randy tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dandy Randy goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Randy Couture can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Dandy Randy breaks free.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture 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 Dandy Randy
Randy Couture tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Dandy Randy measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Dandy Randy
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Randy Couture.
Winner is Randy Couture by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 38/66 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 790 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/13 (46%)
GnP strikes 1/9 (11%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 803 s
Nice, close fight. Weak stamina work stopped this from being a "good" fight.
