Post by The Sandman on Feb 15, 2021 20:40:43 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Dan Severn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
As the fight continues it seems that Oleg Taktarov is taking the best of the fight.
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That leglock from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Dan Severn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Severn 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 Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Severn misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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 Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Severn's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
Crippling lock!
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov isolates Dan Severn's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Severn 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 Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn 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 Dan Severn
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Severn tries to counter Russian Bear's moves on the ground.
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 left arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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 Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Severn blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Shoulder Lock from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Russian Bear is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Russian Bear is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Severn tries to open up Russian Bear with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Russian Bear blocks a few elbows and now Dan Severn will have to look for another option here.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov has seen better days.
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Severn launches a stiff jab!
Russian Bear ducks that one.
Russian Bear seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Severn's punches
Severn is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Dan Severn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Severn is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Oleg Taktarov
connects with Severn.
Severn wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Russian Bear doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Stand up! This is what Severn'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 slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Dan Severn cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Severn 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
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Severn breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over 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
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Severn and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Severn misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Severn is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Severn pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Severn is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Severn pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Severn pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Severn is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Russian Bear's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
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 clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Severn caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Severn is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Severn closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Severn moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Severn blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Severn spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Severn is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov is measuring Severn with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Oleg Taktarov
well done Russian Bear falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Severn is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Russian Bear climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dan Severn and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Severn is holding Oleg Taktarov's right 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.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Severn uses his strength to keep Severn at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Severn knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Russian Bear has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn gets a good position on the ground. ..
Russian Bear holds Dan Severn arms and counters his opponent punches.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Russian Bear is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Severn is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn 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!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Severn blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Severn. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Severn uses his strength to keep Severn at a disadvantage
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Severn. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
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.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn 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!
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Dan Severn hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Russian Bear struggles in the ground trying to break Severn's control
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 clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Severn moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Russian Bear pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Severn looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Severn to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Russian Bear doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Russian Bear
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Dan Severn is a brick wall. He doesn't allow himself to be brought to the ground. Oleg Taktarov abandons the guard pull attempt.
Severn doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Severn forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to breaks Dan Severn's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Russian Bear doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Dan Severn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Russian Bear is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good movement from Severn
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Severn 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
Severn breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
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.
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.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Severn blocks them effectively.
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.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Severn suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Severn!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Oleg Taktarov is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Severn leans and gets Oleg Taktarov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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 Severn
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Severn ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Severn moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Dan Severn
Russian Bear is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Severn is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn tries a hook to the body
but Russian Bear manages to dodge it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 47/69 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 823 s
Two legit wrestlers doing wrestler things, getting the tireds going, but in the end, Daniel "The Maniel" Severn gets to decision-times.
Dan Severn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
As the fight continues it seems that Oleg Taktarov is taking the best of the fight.
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That leglock from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Dan Severn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Severn 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 Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Severn misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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 Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Severn's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
Crippling lock!
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov isolates Dan Severn's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Severn 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 Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn 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 Dan Severn
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Russian Bear is moving on the ground...
Severn tries to counter Russian Bear's moves on the ground.
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 left arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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 Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Severn blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Shoulder Lock from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Russian Bear is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Russian Bear is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Russian Bear is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Severn tries to open up Russian Bear with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Russian Bear blocks a few elbows and now Dan Severn will have to look for another option here.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov has seen better days.
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Severn launches a stiff jab!
Russian Bear ducks that one.
Russian Bear seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Severn's punches
Severn is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Dan Severn is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Severn is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Oleg Taktarov
connects with Severn.
Severn wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Russian Bear doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Stand up! This is what Severn'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 slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Dan Severn cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Severn 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
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Russian Bear's side.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Severn breaks the lock showing some skills...
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Dan Severn
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over 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
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Severn and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Severn misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Severn is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Severn pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Severn is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Severn pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Severn pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Severn is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Russian Bear's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
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 clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Severn caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Severn is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Severn closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Severn moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Severn blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Severn spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Severn is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov is measuring Severn with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Oleg Taktarov
well done Russian Bear falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Severn is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Russian Bear climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dan Severn and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Severn is holding Oleg Taktarov's right 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.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Severn uses his strength to keep Severn at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Severn knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Russian Bear has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn gets a good position on the ground. ..
Russian Bear holds Dan Severn arms and counters his opponent punches.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Severn
Russian Bear is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Severn is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn 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!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Severn blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Severn. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Russian Bear
Dan Severn tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Severn uses his strength to keep Severn at a disadvantage
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to open Russian Bear's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Severn. Russian Bear is unable to cover himself now!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
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.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Oleg Taktarov to his stomach and takes his back!
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Russian Bear control.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn 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!
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Dan Severn hovers above Russian Bear
Good punches to Russian Bear's body.
Severn is in rear mount over Russian Bear
Russian Bear has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Russian Bear struggles in the ground trying to break Severn's control
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 clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Severn moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Russian Bear pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Severn looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Severn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Severn to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Russian Bear doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Russian Bear
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Dan Severn is a brick wall. He doesn't allow himself to be brought to the ground. Oleg Taktarov abandons the guard pull attempt.
Severn doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Severn forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear tries to breaks Dan Severn's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Russian Bear doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Oleg Taktarov goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Dan Severn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Russian Bear is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good movement from Severn
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Severn 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
Severn breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Russian Bear's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
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.
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.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Severn blocks them effectively.
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.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Severn suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dan Severn!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Oleg Taktarov is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Russian Bear tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Severn leans and gets Oleg Taktarov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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 Severn
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Severn
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Oleg Taktarov!
Severn ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Severn moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Dan Severn
Russian Bear is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Severn is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn tries a hook to the body
but Russian Bear manages to dodge it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 837 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 8/13 (62%)
GnP strikes 47/69 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 823 s
Two legit wrestlers doing wrestler things, getting the tireds going, but in the end, Daniel "The Maniel" Severn gets to decision-times.
