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Event:
DFC 14: No Mercy
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Taktarov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Taktarov back into the cage.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin stalls.
Benjamin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taktarov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benjamin with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benjamin has Taktarov pressed against the cage.
Benjamin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taktarov up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Benjamin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benjamin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Benjamin is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benjamin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brock Benjamin.
Taktarov dives in and grabs Benjamin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benjamin pushes down on Taktarov's head and hops out.
Taktarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taktarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benjamin.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taktarov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Benjamin's corner calls for a 1-2. Benjamin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.#TD2#
Taktarov looking to score a takedown here. Benjamin is defending well but Taktarov drives through and ends up in Benjamin's guard.#ES#
Benjamin wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Taktarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Benjamin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benjamin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taktarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taktarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taktarov stalling.
Benjamin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Taktarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benjamin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taktarov lands a nice short elbow.
Taktarov thows a huge punch but Benjamin dodges it nicely.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
Taktarov is trying to control. Benjamin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benjamin is trying to maintain the position but Taktarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamin gets back to full guard.
Benjamin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taktarov is controlling him. #T4#
Taktarov trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin has his hands on Taktarov's head, controlling the position.
Taktarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taktarov trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin seems keen to control Taktarov's posture.
Benjamin wants to stand but Taktarov is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taktarov, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Taktarov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taktarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benjamin circles away.
Benjamin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taktarov throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taktarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Taktarov misses with a body shot.
Benjamin throws a right hand that Taktarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Taktarov also avoids with ease.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Taktarov.
Benjamin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taktarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Taktarov lands.
Benjamin works over Taktarov's head and body with a nice combination.
Oleg Taktarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taktarov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taktarov feints the counter takedown.
Taktarov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Oleg Taktarov's cut even more.
Taktarov throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Taktarov misses with a takedown
and Benjamin counters with a straight right hand.
Brock Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Taktarov.
Benjamin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taktarov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Taktarov gets a double leg takedown into Benjamin's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benjamin holds on and takes a little breather.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taktarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benjamin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Benjamin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taktarov can do to turn this around?
Benjamin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taktarov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taktarov is one step ahead there.
Taktarov is fighting to break Benjamin's control of his arms but Benjamin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taktarov fails to land the takedown.
Benjamin tries to counter by clinching up but Taktarov breaks away and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taktarov.#T3#
Benjamin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taktarov is just out of range.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taktarov.
Benjamin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Benjamin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taktarov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Taktarov dives in and scores a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Taktarov advances to half guard.
Benjamin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taktarov is working away from the top position though.
Taktarov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Benjamin kicks off Taktarov and gets to his feet.
Taktarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin slips a jab from Taktarov.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Taktarov.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Taktarov.
Benjamin throws a big counter combination but Taktarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Benjamin.
Benjamin lands with a straight right. Taktarov didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin as Taktarov shoots in.
Benjamin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Taktarov back into the cage.
Taktarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamin lands a knee to the body.
Benjamin lands a nice shot to the body.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Benjamin is pushing Taktarov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Taktarov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Benjamin scores with a jab to the head.
Taktarov looks to throw the jab but Benjamin is out of range.
Taktarov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taktarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin avoids it really well and circles away.
Taktarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Benjamin darts in and clinches Taktarov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin stalling the fight.
Benjamin scores a nice knee to the body.
Benjamin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taktarov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taktarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin has Taktarov pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Taktarov is working for takedown but Benjamin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benjamin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taktarov letting Benjamin take a breather here.
Taktarov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benjamin connects with a knee to the head.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Oleg Taktarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Benjamin wants a takedown.
Taktarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brock Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Taktarov.
Taktarov is trying to drag Benjamin to the mat but Benjamin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taktarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taktarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benjamin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taktarov cracks Benjamin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Taktarov.
Brock Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
Benjamin tries to clinch up.
Benjamin lands with a nice combination. Taktarov backs away looking to recover.
Benjamin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benjamin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benjamin moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
The cut above Oleg Taktarov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Taktarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Benjamin misses with a wild combination.
Brock Benjamin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taktarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combo that has Taktarov backing up. Taktarov nods at Benjamin to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Benjamin moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benjamin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taktarov being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Benjamin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benjamin landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A knee to the head by Benjamin.
#CUT#
Oleg Taktarov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Taktarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Benjamin!
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Event:
DFC 8: Sonjay Vs Hobson
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens works Taktarov's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Taktarov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Taktarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.
Stephens cracks Taktarov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stephens lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Stephens. Beautiful body shot.
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
Taktarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stephens lands with a hook. Taktarov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stephens works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
Oleg Taktarov's cut is getting worse.
Stephens punishes Taktarov's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Taktarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to avoid it but Taktarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephens to the ground. Stephens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephens has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taktarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Stephens lands with a shot to the body.
Stephens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taktarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stephens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov is breathing heavily.
Stephens cracks Taktarov with an open hand slap.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stephens. That's going to slow Taktarov down. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taktarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stephens.
Stephens with a nice cross.
Stephens jabs at Taktarov's body.
Stephens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taktarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taktarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taktarov needs to keep his hands up - Stephens had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Oleg Taktarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stephens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stephens lands a nice looking body shot.
Taktarov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Jeez, Oleg Taktarov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stephens scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Stephens. #T3#
Jab by Stephens.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Taktarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Stephens!
An out of breath Craig Stephens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Taktarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Kong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taktarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taktarov's waist but Taktarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Taktarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taktarov throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
Taktarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taktarov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taktarov pinned against the cage. Taktarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiku Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong attempts a counter takedown but Taktarov avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taktarov's waist but Taktarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taktarov throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong dives in and grabs Taktarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taktarov pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
Taktarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taktarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Taktarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taktarov.#T2#
Kong looks for a takedown but Taktarov sprawls well.
Taktarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taktarov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Taktarov as Kong shoots in.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taktarov lands a jab to Kong's midsection.#T3##KD2#
Kong ducks straight into an uppercut from Taktarov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kong manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!#SU2#
Taktarov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taktarov finds Kong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Taktarov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kong will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Taktarov!
A relieved looking Oleg Taktarov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Parker scores with a head kick. Taktarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Oleg Taktarov has been cut.
Taktarov shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taktarov shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.#TD2#
Taktarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Parker!
Taktarov wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Taktarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here as Taktarov stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Taktarov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Parker struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Taktarov is trying to get an arm triangle but Parker is defending well.
Taktarov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Parker is trying to improve his position.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Taktarov controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taktarov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Taktarov controlling the pace for now.
Parker is controlling an arm, preventing Taktarov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taktarov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Taktarov controlling the pace for now.
Parker is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Taktarov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taktarov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Parker's face.
Taktarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taktarov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Parker is rocked!#SUB2#
Taktarov looking to isolate an arm here. Parker doesn't see it coming and as Taktarov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Taktarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Taktarov!
Oleg Taktarov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karri Tonnila and Oleg Taktarov. Tonnila kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Taktarov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Pigs. Oleg Taktarov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Karri Tonnila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Taktarov shoots in and drives through. Tonnila sprawls well.
Tonnila gets caught napping as Taktarov dives in and scores a takedown. Tonnila manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonnila (0) vs (2) Taktarov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (2) vs (2) Taktarov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taktarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonnila tries to free his leg and advance position but Taktarov is retaining full guard.
Tonnila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taktarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taktarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonnila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonnila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taktarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonnila advances to half guard.
Taktarov wants to get back to full guard.
Taktarov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tonnila pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (5) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tonnila trying to control but Taktarov is having none of it.
Tonnila is working for a guillotine from mount but Taktarov frees his head quite easily.
Taktarov tries to lock up and control but Tonnila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taktarov can't escape the position.
Tonnila moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (8) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov wants to escape the position.
Tonnila is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taktarov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov tries to break free.
Taktarov trying to control but not successfully.
Taktarov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Taktarov can't escape the position.
Taktarov trying to control but not successfully.
Taktarov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tonnila's arms.
Taktarov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tonnila tries to get the hooks in deep but Taktarov pushed the leg off.
Tonnila avoiding Taktarov 's attempts to control his hands.
Taktarov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taktarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taktarov trying to control but not successfully.
Taktarov is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Taktarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tonnila really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Taktarov.
Taktarov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taktarov wants to sweep but Tonnila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (11) vs (2) Taktarov
A control attempt from Taktarov but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (13) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonnila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonnila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taktarov is surviving well by controlling Tonnila's body position as best he can.
Taktarov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tonnila content just to control the position here.
Taktarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taktarov is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tonnila moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (16) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov turns into Tonnila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (16) vs (4) Taktarov
Tonnila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taktarov is one step ahead there.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonnila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taktarov defends well.
Taktarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taktarov defends well.
Tonnila controls Taktarov momentarily but Taktarov frees himself.
Tonnila wants to sweep here but Taktarov controlling him for the moment.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (18) vs (4) Taktarov
Tonnila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taktarov is keeping the position for now.
Taktarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taktarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Taktarov, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonnila manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (18) vs (6) Taktarov
Tonnila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taktarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taktarov content to stall in guard here.
Tonnila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taktarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taktarov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (20) vs (6) Taktarov
Taktarov pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
Taktarov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tonnila is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taktarov. Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (23) vs (6) Taktarov
Tonnila advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (25) vs (6) Taktarov
Taktarov can't escape the position.
Taktarov wants to control but Tonnila is having none of it.
Taktarov has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (28) vs (6) Taktarov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taktarov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Taktarov turns into Tonnila and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (28) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov preventing the sweep.
Taktarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
Taktarov stopping the sweep attempt from Tonnila.
Taktarov stays in close to Tonnila's body and controls the position.
Tonnila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tonnila (30) vs (8) Taktarov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taktarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonnila has managed to get both his arms back between Taktarov's legs - danger averted.
Taktarov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tonnila escapes and throws Taktarov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (33) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov is trying to improve his position.
Taktarov trying to remain calm as Tonnila controls from the top position.
Tonnila tries to move to mount but Taktarov blocks the move with his legs.
Taktarov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov wants to control but Tonnila postures up.
Taktarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Tonnila in the domination position with Taktarov hanging on.
Taktarov is trying to work for a sweep but Tonnila has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonnila (35) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov regains half guard.
Taktarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taktarov looks winded!
Taktarov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tonnila pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonnila (38) vs (8) Taktarov
Taktarov stops Tonnila from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila takes Taktarov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tonnila (41) vs (8) Taktarov
Tonnila keeps control of the position as Taktarov tries to break free.
Taktarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tonnila gets his way!
Taktarov trying to control the action but Tonnila just sinks the hooks in.
Tonnila trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taktarov tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila takes the fight on points by 41 to 8.
A very excited looking Karri Tonnila made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivo Koljeno and Oleg Taktarov. Taktarov has chosen War Pigs as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ivo Koljeno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Taktarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koljeno's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koljeno (0) vs (2) Taktarov
Taktarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koljeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taktarov passes Koljeno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koljeno won't allow Taktarov to pass to mount.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Taktarov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Koljeno is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koljeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
Taktarov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koljeno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taktarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taktarov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Koljeno's thigh. Koljeno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koljeno keeping full guard, as Taktarov tries to pass.
Taktarov stays in close to Koljeno's body and controls the position.
Taktarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Koljeno is retaining full guard.
Taktarov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koljeno's guard.
Taktarov tries to pass to full mount but Koljeno defends it.
Taktarov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koljeno defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koljeno (0) vs (5) Taktarov
Taktarov content just to control the position here.
Taktarov wants to take his opponent's back but Koljeno doesn't allow it.
Taktarov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Koljeno is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Koljeno (0) vs (8) Taktarov
Koljeno is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Taktarov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Koljeno taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Taktarov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Taktarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Oleg Taktarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taktarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Logan tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Taktarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taktarov slows the pace down in half guard.
Taktarov is pressing down on Logan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Logan is holding on for now.
Logan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taktarov has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taktarov is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Taktarov moves into full mount! Logan won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taktarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taktarov controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Taktarov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Logan has worked his arm free - good work by Logan!
A lull in the action here as Taktarov stalls from top position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taktarov lands an elbow. #T3#
Taktarov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Logan is trying to control Taktarov's posture but Taktarov avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Taktarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taktarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Logan is trying to maintain the position but Taktarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Taktarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taktarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Logan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taktarov is taking a breather. Logan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taktarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taktarov forces his way into half guard.
Taktarov controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Taktarov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taktarov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Taktarov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Logan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Logan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taktarov scoring with strikes but Logan is staying in there.
Taktarov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Logan is rocked!
Taktarov controlling from the full mount.
Taktarov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taktarov content just to control the position here. #T3#
The referee warns Logan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taktarov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taktarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taktarov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taktarov unloading with bombs!
Oh Logan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taktarov lands a nice shot to the head.
Taktarov controlling from the full mount.
Logan seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Taktarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Taktarov looking to finish Logan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Logan!
Taktarov cracks Logan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taktarov scoring with strikes but Logan is staying in there.
Taktarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taktarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taktarov is continuing to stall.
Taktarov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Taktarov has managed to clinch.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Taktarov keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Taktarov has clasped his hands together around Logan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Logan taking a bit of punishment here - Taktarov scoring with strikes.
Taktarov happy to just control the position for now.
Taktarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov is staying tight to Logan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Taktarov is putting a hurting on Logan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Taktarov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taktarov slows the pace down.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Taktarov.
Oleg Taktarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taktarov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yet more stalling tactics from Taktarov.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Logan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD2#
Taktarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Logan is trying to defend but Taktarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Taktarov stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eddie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Taktarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Taktarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taktarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Taktarov!
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