Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2013 17:56:16 GMT -5
Dan Severn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ryan Bader doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Severn and Darth Bader move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ryan Bader can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Darth Bader launches a hook to the body
Bang! Severn stops that one with his ribs!
Severn throws a low kick
Ryan Bader blocks.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Dan Severn
tags Darth Bader.
Severn shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Darth Bader struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Darth Bader is trying to counter now!
Darth Bader throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Severn moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ryan Bader tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader hovers above Severn
Good punches to Severn's body.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to open up Severn with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Severn blocks a few elbows and now Ryan Bader will have to look for another option here.
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Severn's face
Severn shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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
Mario Yamasaki 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ryan Bader shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Darth Bader into his guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
Good job by Severn blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader delivers a few accurate elbows!
Dan Severn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Not a desiderable position that Darth Bader is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Ryan Bader in closed guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Severn misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Ryan Bader gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader is looking to end this fight with strikes
Severn anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Darth Bader has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Ryan Bader fakes some punches
Severn ties him up.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Severn's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Darth Bader's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Darth Bader steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Severn steps backwards away from Ryan Bader. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Darth Bader moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Severn with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Severn wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ryan Bader 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Darth Bader grapple with Dan Severn and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dan Severn falls hard on the mat with Ryan Bader on top of him
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to escape from the closed guard
Darth Bader succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Severn breaths deeply while on the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader fakes some punches
Severn ties him up.
Ryan Bader gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Hard blow to Darth Bader's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Severn closed his guard around Ryan Bader.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to get a side mount...
Severn wraps his leg around Ryan Bader leg and prevents him from moving.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Darth Bader spins out, but Dan Severn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Darth Bader is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Bader sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dan Severn and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Darth Bader is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Dan Severn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Darth Bader is able to break the lock.
Darth Bader tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Severn leans back...
He clobbers Ryan Bader's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Severn is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ryan Bader, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Forehead
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ryan Bader!
Severn is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Darth Bader launches a furious low kick!
Severn receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Severn hyper-extended his leg
Dan Severn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Ryan Bader's knows what to do here and blocks them
Ryan Bader takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Severn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Darth Bader blocks that. He made it look easy!
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Dan Severn swings and Darth Bader has to retreat
Ryan Bader tries a hook to the body
and hits Severn ribs hard
Darth Bader moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Severn checks the kick.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Darth Bader.
Dan Severn and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ryan Bader jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Severn misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Darth Bader moves forward looking for some action
Ryan Bader shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Darth Bader gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Darth Bader gets hold of a leg and trips Severn to the mat!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Darth Bader use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) is cheering him!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ryan Bader looks to pass to mount...
Darth Bader slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Darth Bader knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Ryan Bader
surprises Severn!
Darth Bader and Severn circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Darth Bader followed by a hard jab
Severn deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Darth Bader tries to grapple
He puts Severn in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ryan Bader
Dan Severn fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Severn is not able to stop Severn ground skills and Ryan Bader moves to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader tries to open Severn's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ryan Bader. Severn is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ryan Bader controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader goes for an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and pushes away Ryan Bader, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn begins to launch a barrage of punches over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader is smart enough to duck backwards
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Severn with a right hand.
Great hook by Ryan Bader! Dan Severn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Severn's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Darth Bader is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Ryan Bader decides to jump inside Severn's guard.
Severn didn't see that coming. Darth Bader is in open guard over Severn now.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Severn tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader 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!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Severn's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Severn's ribs.
Severn is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Severn from the side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Darth Bader is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Darth Bader throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Ryan Bader and Severn engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Bader is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Severn moves forward looking for some action
Ryan Bader doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Dan Severn closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ryan Bader swings and Severn has to retreat
Darth Bader looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Severn's punches
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Severn's chin with an uppercut while Severn lands some great crosses.
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ryan Bader who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dan Severn pushes away Darth Bader trying to keep the fight at striking range
Darth Bader doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Darth Bader doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Severn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Darth Bader who put distance between them
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Darth Bader can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ryan Bader tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Darth Bader pulls his arm out of danger.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Severn's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Ryan Bader manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Severn's face!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn is moving on the ground...
Darth Bader tries to counter Severn's moves on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader has seen better days.
Darth Bader tries to open up Severn with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Severn is trying to block them with his hands...
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Not a desiderable position that Severn is in now. Ryan Bader is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ryan Bader takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Severn struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Severn's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Severn struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Ryan Bader appears to be unbreakable
Mario Yamasaki breaks Ryan Bader's lock! This is over! Severn didn't want to tap but he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ryan Bader by Submission (Americana) at 4:30 Round 5
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 6/26 (23%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 25/40 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 965 s
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 45/74 (61%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 957 s
The first 3 rounds of this fight were awesome. After that, Bader took over, Dan faded, and I stopped watching. Mainly because someone was yelling at me on MSN.
Ryan Bader doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Severn and Darth Bader move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ryan Bader can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Darth Bader launches a hook to the body
Bang! Severn stops that one with his ribs!
Severn throws a low kick
Ryan Bader blocks.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Dan Severn
tags Darth Bader.
Severn shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Darth Bader struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Darth Bader is trying to counter now!
Darth Bader throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Severn moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ryan Bader tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader hovers above Severn
Good punches to Severn's body.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to open up Severn with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Severn blocks a few elbows and now Ryan Bader will have to look for another option here.
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount
Darth Bader's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader works on the ground with his fingers over Severn's face
Severn shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn 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
Mario Yamasaki 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ryan Bader shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Darth Bader into his guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
Good job by Severn blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader delivers a few accurate elbows!
Dan Severn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Not a desiderable position that Darth Bader is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Ryan Bader in closed guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Severn misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Ryan Bader gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader is looking to end this fight with strikes
Severn anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Darth Bader has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Ryan Bader fakes some punches
Severn ties him up.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Severn's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Darth Bader's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Darth Bader steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Severn steps backwards away from Ryan Bader. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Darth Bader moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Severn with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Severn wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Ryan Bader 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Darth Bader grapple with Dan Severn and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dan Severn falls hard on the mat with Ryan Bader on top of him
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to escape from the closed guard
Darth Bader succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Severn breaths deeply while on the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader fakes some punches
Severn ties him up.
Ryan Bader gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Hard blow to Darth Bader's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Severn closed his guard around Ryan Bader.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to get a side mount...
Severn wraps his leg around Ryan Bader leg and prevents him from moving.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Darth Bader spins out, but Dan Severn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Darth Bader is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ryan Bader.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ryan Bader sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dan Severn and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Darth Bader is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Dan Severn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Darth Bader is able to break the lock.
Darth Bader tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Severn leans back...
He clobbers Ryan Bader's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Severn is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ryan Bader, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Forehead
Dan Severn is in open guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ryan Bader!
Severn is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Darth Bader launches a furious low kick!
Severn receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Severn hyper-extended his leg
Dan Severn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Ryan Bader's knows what to do here and blocks them
Ryan Bader takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Severn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Darth Bader blocks that. He made it look easy!
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Dan Severn swings and Darth Bader has to retreat
Ryan Bader tries a hook to the body
and hits Severn ribs hard
Darth Bader moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Severn checks the kick.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Darth Bader.
Dan Severn and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ryan Bader jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Severn misses a step and Ryan Bader sees an opportunity to counter him!
Darth Bader moves forward looking for some action
Ryan Bader shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Darth Bader gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Darth Bader gets hold of a leg and trips Severn to the mat!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Severn
Darth Bader use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) is cheering him!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ryan Bader looks to pass to mount...
Darth Bader slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Darth Bader knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
A right hand from Ryan Bader
surprises Severn!
Darth Bader and Severn circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Darth Bader followed by a hard jab
Severn deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Darth Bader tries to grapple
He puts Severn in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ryan Bader
Dan Severn fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Severn is not able to stop Severn ground skills and Ryan Bader moves to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader tries to open Severn's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ryan Bader. Severn is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ryan Bader controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader goes for an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and pushes away Ryan Bader, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ryan Bader. 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn begins to launch a barrage of punches over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader is smart enough to duck backwards
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Severn with a right hand.
Great hook by Ryan Bader! Dan Severn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Severn's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Darth Bader is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Ryan Bader decides to jump inside Severn's guard.
Severn didn't see that coming. Darth Bader is in open guard over Severn now.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Severn tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Darth Bader 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!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Darth Bader looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Severn's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Severn's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Severn's ribs.
Severn is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Darth Bader tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Severn from the side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Darth Bader is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Darth Bader throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Ryan Bader and Severn engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Bader is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Severn moves forward looking for some action
Ryan Bader doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Dan Severn closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ryan Bader swings and Severn has to retreat
Darth Bader looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Severn's punches
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Severn's chin with an uppercut while Severn lands some great crosses.
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ryan Bader who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dan Severn pushes away Darth Bader trying to keep the fight at striking range
Darth Bader doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Darth Bader doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Severn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Darth Bader who put distance between them
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Darth Bader can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ryan Bader tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Darth Bader blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Darth Bader pulls his arm out of danger.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Severn
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Severn's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Severn
Ryan Bader tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Ryan Bader manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader moves to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Bader viciously slams hammer blows to Severn's face!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Darth Bader's moves.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Ryan Bader keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn is moving on the ground...
Darth Bader tries to counter Severn's moves on the ground.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader has seen better days.
Darth Bader tries to open up Severn with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Severn is trying to block them with his hands...
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Dan Severn
Darth Bader tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Darth Bader is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Darth Bader doesn't allow him!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Dan Severn
Not a desiderable position that Severn is in now. Ryan Bader is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ryan Bader takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Severn struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Severn's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Severn struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Americana from Ryan Bader appears to be unbreakable
Mario Yamasaki breaks Ryan Bader's lock! This is over! Severn didn't want to tap but he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ryan Bader by Submission (Americana) at 4:30 Round 5
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 6/26 (23%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 25/40 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 965 s
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 45/74 (61%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 957 s
The first 3 rounds of this fight were awesome. After that, Bader took over, Dan faded, and I stopped watching. Mainly because someone was yelling at me on MSN.