Post by The Sandmen on Mar 2, 2016 13:02:39 GMT -5
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Dan Severn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Dan Severn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Severn moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Dan Severn
glances off Shogun.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Severn with a double overhooks!
Severn is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Severn breaks the closed guard of Shogun Rua and moves to half guard
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Severn shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
Shogun creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Severn blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Dan Severn are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Severn stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Severn tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Dan Severn launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Severn
Dan Severn pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
The fighters are clinching.
Severn and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Severn steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Severn grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Severn tries to counter Shogun's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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 Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Severn's face!
Dan Severn blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Severn throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Severn is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Severn is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn looks to be in very good shape.
Severn moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Severn launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Severn is countered by Shogun Rua.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Dan Severn goes for an americana!
Shogun breaks free.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Severn's chin! That stops Severn in his tracks!
Severn's Left eye is beginning to swell
A bad move from Dan Severn
almost puts his head in the path of Shogun's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Severn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 half guard over Shogun
Severn delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Severn is in rear mount over Shogun
Dan Severn slides his arm under Shogun Rua's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Shogun Rua pushes up and slides Dan Severn's arm over his chin.
Severn is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Shogun control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Dan Severn's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Severn's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Nose
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Severn.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Dan Severn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Severn is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Severn
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Severn gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Severn gets hold of a leg and trips Shogun to the mat!
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Dan Severn is in Shogun open guard now
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Severn's side.
Hard blow to Severn's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua storms over Severn with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dan Severn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Dan Severn moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Shogun Rua tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Dan Severn regains half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shogun spins out, but Dan Severn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shogun is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
A bad move from Dan Severn
almost puts his head in the path of Shogun's kick.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Severn's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Dan Severn is in Shogun open guard now
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua 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.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Stand up! This is what Severn's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Severn is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Dan Severn tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
Severn slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Dan Severn isolates Shogun Rua's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shogun Rua is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun Rua 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Dan Severn blocks
Shogun Rua 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
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Severn, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dan Severn work his BJJ game.
Severn measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed 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 Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Severn's head!
The punches go wide.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Shogun moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Severn's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun tries to open up Dan Severn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Severn in the side of the head
Severn has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dan Severn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Severn, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Severn is wobbling!
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Severn's chin like a wrecking ball! Severn loses balance and goes to the mat.
Severn's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Severn to get back to his feet.
Dan Severn is on his feet again.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Dan Severn doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Dan Severn goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Severn seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Severn has a small cut in his Mouth
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Severn's legs repeatedly.
Severn doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Dan Severn
You can see Severn's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Severn misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Severn's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Dan Severn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua looks to mount Dan Severn...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Severn's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Severn struggles to free himself
Severn's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Severn's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Severn doesn't fight back!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Severn's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Severn struggles to free himself
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
You can see Severn's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Dan Severn's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
You can see Severn's blood making stains in the mat.
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn is a bloody mess!
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Severn struggles to free himself
Dan Miragliotta breaks Shogun Rua's lock! This is over! Severn didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Shogun Rua by Submission (Armbar) at 3:56 Round 5
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 54/94 (57%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1064 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/38 (47%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1071 s
It's incredibly weird that not only did Rua go for takedowns against Severn, but he landed 2, one of which brought about the end of this fight. Like, say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
Dan Severn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shogun Rua and Dan Severn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Severn moves backwards and Shogun Rua is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Dan Severn
glances off Shogun.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Severn with a double overhooks!
Severn is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Severn breaks the closed guard of Shogun Rua and moves to half guard
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Severn shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
Shogun creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Severn blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Dan Severn are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Severn stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Severn tries to take Shogun Rua down... Shogun stumbles backwards and Dan Severn launches a few punches...
Shogun Rua dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shogun wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shogun moves forward and holds Severn
Dan Severn pushes away Shogun trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shogun doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
The fighters are clinching.
Severn and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Severn steps for a throw
Shogun Rua is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Shogun ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Severn grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is moving on the ground...
Severn tries to counter Shogun's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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 Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Severn's face!
Dan Severn blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Severn throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Severn is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Severn is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shogun uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn looks to be in very good shape.
Severn moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Severn launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Severn is countered by Shogun Rua.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Dan Severn goes for an americana!
Shogun breaks free.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Severn's chin! That stops Severn in his tracks!
Severn's Left eye is beginning to swell
A bad move from Dan Severn
almost puts his head in the path of Shogun's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Dan Severn is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Severn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 half guard over Shogun
Severn delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shogun is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Severn is in rear mount over Shogun
Dan Severn slides his arm under Shogun Rua's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Shogun Rua pushes up and slides Dan Severn's arm over his chin.
Severn is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Severn controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Severn is unable to move under Shogun control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shogun's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Dan Severn's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Severn's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Nose
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
Shogun's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Severn.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Dan Severn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Severn is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shogun Rua leans forwards and tries to grapple with Severn
Shogun shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Severn gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Severn gets hold of a leg and trips Shogun to the mat!
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Dan Severn is in Shogun open guard now
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Severn's side.
Hard blow to Severn's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shogun Rua storms over Severn with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dan Severn blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Dan Severn moves to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Shogun Rua tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Dan Severn regains half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shogun spins out, but Dan Severn was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shogun is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
A bad move from Dan Severn
almost puts his head in the path of Shogun's kick.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Severn's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Severn's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun 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 closed guard over Shogun
Severn is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Dan Severn is in Shogun open guard now
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua 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.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Stand up! This is what Severn's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Shogun
Severn moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Severn studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Severn is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in half guard over Shogun
Dan Severn tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
Severn slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Shogun Rua gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Severn's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Severn tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Dan Severn isolates Shogun Rua's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shogun Rua is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun Rua 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Dan Severn blocks
Shogun Rua 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
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dan Severn, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dan Severn work his BJJ game.
Severn measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in closed 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 Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Severn's head!
The punches go wide.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Shogun is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Severn
Shogun Rua looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Shogun Rua forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Severn
Shogun moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Severn's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun tries to open up Dan Severn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Severn in the side of the head
Severn has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dan Severn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Severn, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Severn is wobbling!
Shogun launches a furious hook!
That hits Severn's chin like a wrecking ball! Severn loses balance and goes to the mat.
Severn's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun is standing while Severn is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Severn to get back to his feet.
Dan Severn is on his feet again.
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Dan Severn doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Dan Severn goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Severn seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Severn has a small cut in his Mouth
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Severn's legs repeatedly.
Severn doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Dan Severn
You can see Severn's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Severn misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Severn's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Dan Severn's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua looks to mount Dan Severn...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dan Severn shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Dan Severn breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Severn's Forehead is beginning to swell
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Severn struggles to free himself
Severn's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun launches a barrage of elbows over Severn's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Severn doesn't fight back!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That armbar from Shogun Rua appears to be unbreakable
Severn's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Severn struggles to free himself
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shogun Rua 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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun Rua aggressively and repeatedly punches Severn.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
You can see Severn's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Shogun's moves.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Dan Severn's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
You can see Severn's blood making stains in the mat.
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn is a bloody mess!
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Dan Severn
Shogun goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Shogun is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Severn struggles to free himself
Dan Miragliotta breaks Shogun Rua's lock! This is over! Severn didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Shogun Rua by Submission (Armbar) at 3:56 Round 5
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 54/94 (57%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1064 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/38 (47%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1071 s
It's incredibly weird that not only did Rua go for takedowns against Severn, but he landed 2, one of which brought about the end of this fight. Like, say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?