|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Smithson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithson wants to clinch but Taktarov slips to the side
and Taktarov counters with a shoot takedown. Smithson fights it but they end up in guard.
Taktarov lands a couple of digs.
Taktarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smithson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taktarov is stalling in the full guard.
Taktarov prevents Smithson from getting back to his feet.
Taktarov stands up over Smithson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smithson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smithson looks to clinch
and Taktarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taktarov stands up and beckons Smithson to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taktarov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taktarov.
Taktarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smithson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taktarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smithson working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smithson holds on and takes a little breather.
Taktarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smithson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Willy Smithson just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Taktarov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson thows a body shot but no joy.
Taktarov clinches up with Smithson and pushes him back against the cage.
Taktarov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smithson's efforts to push away.
Taktarov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taktarov manages to pull guard.
Smithson trying to control but Taktarov is working from the bottom.
Taktarov is looking to stand up but Smithson isn't so interested in that idea.
Smithson tries to free his leg and advance position but Taktarov is retaining full guard.
Smithson wants to control from the top but Taktarov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Willy Smithson.
Smithson misses with a jab to the body
and Taktarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taktarov.
Taktarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taktarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taktarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smithson wants to sweep but no luck.
Taktarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taktarov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithson tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smithson wants to stand up but Taktarov is controlling him.
Taktarov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smithson working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Willy Smithson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smithson tries to clinch up
and Taktarov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smithson with a poor takedown
and Taktarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taktarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taktarov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smithson trying to control but Taktarov postures up.
Smithson is trying to stand.
Taktarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taktarov prevents Smithson from standing back up.
Smithson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smithson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smithson wants a takedown.
Taktarov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smithson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Smithson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taktarov prevents Smithson from breaking the clinch.
Taktarov has clasped his hands together around Smithson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taktarov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smithson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taktarov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Taktarov content just to control the position here.
Smithson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov raining down shots from the mount!
Taktarov unloading with bombs!
Taktarov avoids the attempt from Smithson to control.
Smithson is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson wants to get back to full guard.
Taktarov is thwarting Smithson's attempts to control the position.
Taktarov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Smithson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Taktarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oleg Taktarov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
