Post by The Sandmen on Jun 27, 2018 8:46:23 GMT -5
Dan Severn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frank Mir looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Severn has fight Frank Mir 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Severn and Mir move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Severn moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn tries a hook to the body
but Mir manages to dodge it
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Mir misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Severn's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
That hit Mir who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Stand up! This is what Severn's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mir is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Severn scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Severn scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Terrible one sided match... Severn was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Frank Mir pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Mir pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Severn! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Dan Severn's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Dan Severn pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Severn holds Frank Mir's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Severn is taking the best of the fight.
Dan Severn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Mir looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Mir looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Mir is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Mir catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Mir doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Severn misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Severn in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Dan Severn in closed guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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 Mir
Severn tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Dan Severn is in Mir open guard now
Dan Severn is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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 Mir
Severn is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Mir time to recover. Frank Mir seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Low kick by Frank Mir to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Severn can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Mir forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn sits up and gets an arm around Mir's neck!
Mir pushes Dan Severn back to the ground.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Mir is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mir 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 0:35 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Severn's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Right cheek
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Severn rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Severn manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Mir
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Severn switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mir struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Severn moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Severn is not able to stop Severn ground skills and Frank Mir moves to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir looks to mount Dan Severn...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Terrible one sided match... Severn was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Severn can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Dan Severn moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Severn is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and Severn clumsily gives his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Severn struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir 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!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frank Mir 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
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn throws an uppercut
Mir slips it.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Severn doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Severn is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and Severn clumsily gives his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Severn control.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir throws his leg over Dan Severn's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Frank Mir's rear naked choke attempt!
Dan Severn frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Frank Mir and ends up on top!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Severn breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir hovers above Severn
Good punches to Severn's body.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir was tooling Dan Severn for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Severn lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir 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!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
Severn manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Severn control.
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Mir work his BJJ game.
Frank Mir tries to get his arm under Dan Severn's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Dan Severn's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Dan Severn easily defends the attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Severn control.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir looks to mount Dan Severn...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Mir catch Dan Severn's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That kimura from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir sits high on Dan Severn's chest and pulls his leg underneath Severn's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That Triangle from Mount from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Severn tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Severn Hyper-extended his arm
Mir is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Dan Severn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Dan Severn is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Dan Severn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Dan Severn is running out of time!
Mir is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Dan Severn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Dan Severn is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
That Triangle Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Severn tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Dan Severn to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn postures up and breaks the triangle.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn fires a barrage of punches at Mir's head!
The punches go wide.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Severn tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Dan Severn to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
That Shoulder Lock from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Mir is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Severn ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mir is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Frank Mir'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 Frank Mir by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/29 (24%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 14/15 (93%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Fun fight, but Mir was here and Dan was gan.
Frank Mir looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Severn has fight Frank Mir 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Severn and Mir move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Severn moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn tries a hook to the body
but Mir manages to dodge it
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Mir misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Severn's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
That hit Mir who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Stand up! This is what Severn's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mir is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Severn scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Severn scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Terrible one sided match... Severn was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Frank Mir pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Mir pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Severn! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Dan Severn's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Dan Severn pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Severn holds Frank Mir's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Severn is taking the best of the fight.
Dan Severn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Mir looks to be in very good shape.
Frank Mir looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Mir is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Severn into his guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Mir catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Mir doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Severn misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Severn's arm and tries an armbar!
Severn hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Severn in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Dan Severn in closed guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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 Mir
Severn tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Dan Severn is in Mir open guard now
Dan Severn is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir 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 Mir
Severn is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Mir time to recover. Frank Mir seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Low kick by Frank Mir to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Severn can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Mir forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn sits up and gets an arm around Mir's neck!
Mir pushes Dan Severn back to the ground.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Mir is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dan Severn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Mir 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 0:35 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Severn's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Right cheek
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Severn rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Severn manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Mir
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Severn switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mir struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Severn moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Severn is not able to stop Severn ground skills and Frank Mir moves to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir looks to mount Dan Severn...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Terrible one sided match... Severn was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Severn can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Dan Severn moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Severn put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Severn
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Severn is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and Severn clumsily gives his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Severn struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir 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!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frank Mir 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
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn throws an uppercut
Mir slips it.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Mir is in open guard over Severn... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Severn rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Severn
Frank Mir pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Severn doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Severn
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Severn is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and Severn clumsily gives his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Severn control.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir throws his leg over Dan Severn's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Frank Mir's rear naked choke attempt!
Dan Severn frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Frank Mir and ends up on top!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Severn is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Severn breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir hovers above Severn
Good punches to Severn's body.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir was tooling Dan Severn for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Severn lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir 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!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
Severn manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Severn control.
Mir is in rear mount over Severn
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Mir work his BJJ game.
Frank Mir tries to get his arm under Dan Severn's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Dan Severn's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Dan Severn easily defends the attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Severn has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Severn control.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir looks to mount Dan Severn...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Mir catch Dan Severn's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That kimura from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Mir sits high on Dan Severn's chest and pulls his leg underneath Severn's head. There's the triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
That Triangle from Mount from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Severn tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Severn Hyper-extended his arm
Mir is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Dan Severn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Dan Severn is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Severn's eyes...
Dan Severn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Dan Severn is running out of time!
Mir is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Dan Severn lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Dan Severn is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
That Triangle Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Severn tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Dan Severn to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn postures up and breaks the triangle.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn fires a barrage of punches at Mir's head!
The punches go wide.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Severn tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Dan Severn to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
That Shoulder Lock from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Mir is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Severn ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mir is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Frank Mir'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 Frank Mir by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/29 (24%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 14/15 (93%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Fun fight, but Mir was here and Dan was gan.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!