Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2012 16:13:05 GMT -5
Severn enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Dan Severn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stipe Miocic looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Dan Severn and Stipe Miocic touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
Severn slips it.
Severn and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Miocic is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punch by Dan Severn
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Stipe Miocic
are bothering his opponent.
Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Miocic
The fighters are clinching.
Stipe Miocic postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Severn hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Severn's body! He's holding his side
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Stipe Miocic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miocic grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Stipe Miocic seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Miocic moves on the ground
Stipe Miocic moves to side mount
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miocic's side.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Miocic tries to move to full mount!
Severn won't allow him to take this position easily.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Stipe Miocic looks to pass to mount...
Miocic slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Dan Severn
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Severn's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Chin
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic rolls him over and takes his back!
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn
Severn has given his back to Stipe Miocic who is trying to get one hook in!
Stipe Miocic has one hook in!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Severn is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miocic tries to use some of his tricky moves but Miocic's is smart enough to counter him.
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Miocic has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Severn.
Nicely done! Miocic now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn with two hooks in
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stipe Miocic 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miocic is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stipe Miocic is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Severn succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
deflected by Miocic.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Miocic's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stipe Miocic jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Severn is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Miocic is smart enough to block that one.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stipe Miocic didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Severn is in open guard over Miocic... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miocic rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn tries to grapple
He puts Miocic in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Severn struggles and launches a few punches to Miocic's head
Those punches are hitting! Miocic covers his head!
Miocic's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn grapple with Stipe Miocic and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn viciously slams hammer blows to Miocic's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Dan Severn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Miocic's face with those brutal elbows! Miocic needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stipe Miocic shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Stipe Miocic breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Severn's side.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miocic breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stipe Miocic moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miocic grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Stipe Miocic is unable to take him down
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn fakes a punch and launches himself over Miocic!
Nice move by Severn who clinches and pushes Miocic against the cage
Dan Severn pushes away Miocic trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miocic doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Miocic misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Stipe Miocic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Miocic launches a furious hook!
That hits Severn's chin like a wrecking ball! Severn loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Severn tries to hit Stipe Miocic with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Miocic steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
It lands flush with Stipe Miocic's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
It lands flush with Stipe Miocic's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Miocic moves backwards and gestures for Dan Severn to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Severn is standing now.
Miocic steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
that stun Severn.
Severn's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Severn is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Severn's jaw!
Dan Severn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Severn steps backwards away from Stipe Miocic. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Severn pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stipe Miocic charges at Severn throwing flurries left and right.
Dan Severn gets out of the way.
Miocic pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Stipe Miocic moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miocic is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Severn pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Miocic, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Stipe Miocic just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Severn quickly defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
misses its target.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Dan Severn
that stun Miocic.
Miocic's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stipe Miocic!
Severn is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Severn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Severn and Stipe Miocic are cliched up against the cage. Severn hammers Miocic face and hooks Miocic leg
Stipe Miocic is on his back after that trip
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Severn succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Severn moves on the ground
Dan Severn moves to side mount
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn hooks Miocic's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stipe Miocic manages to kick Severn away and scrambles on top!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries an armbar from the bottom!
Stipe Miocic breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miocic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Severn's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Stipe Miocic pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Severn struggles not allowing Stipe Miocic improve his position.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miocic's side.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Severn
Miocic tries to stand up!
Severn doesn't allow him!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Severn
Severn moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Stipe Miocic breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic tries to open Severn's guard...
Severn breaks the lock and covers himself from Miocic's punches
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Severn tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Severn is clinching with Miocic.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic and Dan Severn are cliched up against the cage. Miocic steps for a throw
Severn stays on his feet
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Miocic leads with a punch
Dan Severn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Severn paws at Miocic.
Miocic swings ineffectively.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Severn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Stipe Miocic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Miocic tries to grapple
Severn moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Severn is holding Stipe Miocic's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Severn blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to show some ground skills
Severn uses his strength to keep Severn at a disadvantage
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn viciously slams hammer blows to Miocic's face!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Dan Severn has left Miocic staggered! Dan Severn should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Stipe Miocic's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That punishment by Dan Severn has left Miocic staggered! Dan Severn should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Severn, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stipe Miocic looks rattled! Dan Severn sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Stipe Miocic is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Miocic's Mouth is beginning to swell
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Severn is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Stipe Miocic!
Stipe Miocic is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Dan Severn has left Miocic laying flat on the mat!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
Winner is Dan Severn by KO (GnP) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 20/27 (74%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 430 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/19 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Devern Dins. Miocic mioloses.
Dan Severn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stipe Miocic looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Dan Severn and Stipe Miocic touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Stipe Miocic throws an uppercut
Severn slips it.
Severn and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Miocic is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punch by Dan Severn
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from Stipe Miocic
are bothering his opponent.
Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Miocic
The fighters are clinching.
Stipe Miocic postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Severn hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Severn's body! He's holding his side
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Stipe Miocic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Miocic grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Stipe Miocic seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Miocic moves on the ground
Stipe Miocic moves to side mount
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miocic's side.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Miocic tries to move to full mount!
Severn won't allow him to take this position easily.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Stipe Miocic looks to pass to mount...
Miocic slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Dan Severn
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Severn's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Chin
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Stipe Miocic in his guard...
Stipe Miocic rolls him over and takes his back!
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn
Severn has given his back to Stipe Miocic who is trying to get one hook in!
Stipe Miocic has one hook in!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Severn is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miocic tries to use some of his tricky moves but Miocic's is smart enough to counter him.
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Miocic has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Severn.
Nicely done! Miocic now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Miocic is in rear mount over Severn with two hooks in
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stipe Miocic 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miocic is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stipe Miocic is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Severn succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
deflected by Miocic.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Miocic's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stipe Miocic jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Severn is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Miocic is smart enough to block that one.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stipe Miocic didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Severn is in open guard over Miocic... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miocic rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn tries to grapple
He puts Miocic in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Severn struggles and launches a few punches to Miocic's head
Those punches are hitting! Miocic covers his head!
Miocic's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn grapple with Stipe Miocic and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn viciously slams hammer blows to Miocic's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Dan Severn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Miocic's face with those brutal elbows! Miocic needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stipe Miocic shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Stipe Miocic breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Severn's side.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miocic breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Severn is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stipe Miocic moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miocic grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Stipe Miocic is unable to take him down
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn fakes a punch and launches himself over Miocic!
Nice move by Severn who clinches and pushes Miocic against the cage
Dan Severn pushes away Miocic trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miocic doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Miocic misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Stipe Miocic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Miocic launches a furious hook!
That hits Severn's chin like a wrecking ball! Severn loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Severn tries to hit Stipe Miocic with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Miocic steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
It lands flush with Stipe Miocic's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
It lands flush with Stipe Miocic's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Miocic is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Miocic moves backwards and gestures for Dan Severn to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dan Severn is standing now.
Miocic steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
that stun Severn.
Severn's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Severn is in now. Stipe Miocic is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Severn's jaw!
Dan Severn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Severn steps backwards away from Stipe Miocic. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Severn pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stipe Miocic charges at Severn throwing flurries left and right.
Dan Severn gets out of the way.
Miocic pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stipe Miocic fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Stipe Miocic moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miocic is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Severn pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Miocic, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Stipe Miocic just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Severn quickly defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
misses its target.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Dan Severn
that stun Miocic.
Miocic's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stipe Miocic!
Severn is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Severn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Severn and Stipe Miocic are cliched up against the cage. Severn hammers Miocic face and hooks Miocic leg
Stipe Miocic is on his back after that trip
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Miocic
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Severn succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Miocic
Severn moves on the ground
Dan Severn moves to side mount
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn hooks Miocic's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stipe Miocic manages to kick Severn away and scrambles on top!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries an armbar from the bottom!
Stipe Miocic breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Miocic's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miocic tries to cover his face,
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Dan Severn
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Severn's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Stipe Miocic pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Severn struggles not allowing Stipe Miocic improve his position.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miocic's side.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Severn
Miocic tries to stand up!
Severn doesn't allow him!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Severn
Severn moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Stipe Miocic breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic tries to open Severn's guard...
Severn breaks the lock and covers himself from Miocic's punches
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Severn tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Severn is clinching with Miocic.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic and Dan Severn are cliched up against the cage. Miocic steps for a throw
Severn stays on his feet
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Miocic leads with a punch
Dan Severn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Severn paws at Miocic.
Miocic swings ineffectively.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Severn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Stipe Miocic's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Miocic tries to grapple
Severn moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Severn is holding Stipe Miocic's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Severn blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to show some ground skills
Severn uses his strength to keep Severn at a disadvantage
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn viciously slams hammer blows to Miocic's face!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
That punishment by Dan Severn has left Miocic staggered! Dan Severn should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Stipe Miocic's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That punishment by Dan Severn has left Miocic staggered! Dan Severn should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Severn, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stipe Miocic looks rattled! Dan Severn sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Stipe Miocic is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Miocic's Mouth is beginning to swell
Miocic seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Severn is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Stipe Miocic!
Stipe Miocic is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Dan Severn has left Miocic laying flat on the mat!
Miocic's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Forehead
Winner is Dan Severn by KO (GnP) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 20/27 (74%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 430 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/19 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 399 s
Devern Dins. Miocic mioloses.