Post by The Sandman on Aug 17, 2021 21:51:53 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Dan Severn shifts back and forth nervously.
Oleg Taktarov has fight Dan Severn 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Dan Severn is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Dan Severn comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Dan Severn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Beast is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Russian Bear rolls and he's now on half guard over Dan Severn. Nice reversal.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Dan Severn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov and The Beast engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by The Beast who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Beast and Oleg Taktarov are cliched up against the cage. The Beast steps for a throw
Russian Bear stays on his feet
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The Beast is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dan Severn looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn 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 Dan Severn's leg.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Russian Bear closes his legs around Dan Severn's leg. The Beast is not able to move away now!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast tries to free his leg...
Russian Bear doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Beast pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Oleg Taktarov is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Dan Severn.
Russian Bear defends.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The Beast doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes The Beast forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn slightly pushes Russian Bear into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Beast moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Severn rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Beast and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Severn 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.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
The Beast tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pitty-pat punches from Russian Bear
Dan Severn doesn't flinch.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Beast moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Beast blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
The Beast is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Russian Bear
Russian Bear wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Beast into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Dan Severn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Beast measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in The Beast open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Beast pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The Beast decides to launch some tentative punches
Russian Bear launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Beast with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Russian Bear is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
The Beast struggles to free himself
That Americana from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
The Beast struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! The Beast didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Americana) at 3:22 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 376 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 376 s
......I have a lot of questions.
Dan Severn shifts back and forth nervously.
Oleg Taktarov has fight Dan Severn 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Dan Severn is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Dan Severn comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Dan Severn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Beast is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Russian Bear's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Russian Bear rolls and he's now on half guard over Dan Severn. Nice reversal.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Dan Severn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov and The Beast engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by The Beast who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Beast and Oleg Taktarov are cliched up against the cage. The Beast steps for a throw
Russian Bear stays on his feet
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The Beast is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dan Severn looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn 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 Dan Severn's leg.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast sits over his knees and pushes away Russian Bear's leg!
Russian Bear closes his legs around Dan Severn's leg. The Beast is not able to move away now!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast tries to free his leg...
Russian Bear doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Beast pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Oleg Taktarov is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Dan Severn.
Russian Bear defends.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The Beast doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes The Beast forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn slightly pushes Russian Bear into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Beast moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Severn rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Beast and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Severn 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.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
The Beast tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pitty-pat punches from Russian Bear
Dan Severn doesn't flinch.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Beast moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Beast blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
The Beast is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Russian Bear knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Russian Bear
Russian Bear wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Beast into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Dan Severn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Beast measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Beast
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in The Beast open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Beast pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The Beast decides to launch some tentative punches
Russian Bear launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Beast with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Russian Bear is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
The Beast struggles to free himself
That Americana from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
The Beast struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! The Beast didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Americana) at 3:22 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 376 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 376 s
......I have a lot of questions.
