Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2019 10:20:50 GMT -5
Dan Severn shifts back and forth nervously.
Alexander Gustafsson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Dan Severn and Alexander Gustafsson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gustafsson moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Dan Severn launches a body shot
Gustafsson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Severn launches a kick
but Alexander Gustafsson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gustafsson looks to be in very good shape.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Severn decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson chases Severn and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Severn steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
1:14 Round 1 and Gustafsson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Severn.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Severn is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Gustafsson put Dan Severn in closed guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Dan Severn throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
Gustafsson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Alexander Gustafsson 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Severn tries to launch a few punches to Alexander Gustafsson
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gustafsson's defense
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Alexander Gustafsson.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
Gustafsson 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2
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Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Severn's chin! That stops Severn in his tracks!
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gustafsson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Severn seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Severn has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gustafsson struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gustafsson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Severn is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Severn's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Gustafsson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gustafsson's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Alexander Gustafsson tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Alexander Gustafsson hovers above Severn
Good punches to Severn's body.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Alexander Gustafsson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Terrible one sided match... Severn was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Gustafsson caliber.
Severn is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Dan Severn's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Severn's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn
Severn has given his back to Alexander Gustafsson who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexander Gustafsson has one hook in!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Gustafsson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Severn.
Nicely done! Gustafsson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn with two hooks in
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gustafsson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Severn is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Alexander Gustafsson! Severn seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Severn's Chin is beginning to swell
Severn has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by TKO (Elbows) at 4:31 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
All Gusty.
Alexander Gustafsson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
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Dan Severn and Alexander Gustafsson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gustafsson moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Dan Severn launches a body shot
Gustafsson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Severn launches a kick
but Alexander Gustafsson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gustafsson looks to be in very good shape.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Severn decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson chases Severn and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Severn steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
1:14 Round 1 and Gustafsson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Severn.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Severn is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Gustafsson put Dan Severn in closed guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Dan Severn throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
Gustafsson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Severn tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Alexander Gustafsson 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Severn tries to launch a few punches to Alexander Gustafsson
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gustafsson's defense
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Alexander Gustafsson.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
Gustafsson 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 Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2
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Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Severn's chin! That stops Severn in his tracks!
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gustafsson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Severn seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Severn has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gustafsson struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gustafsson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Severn is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Severn's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Severn is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Gustafsson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gustafsson's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Alexander Gustafsson tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Alexander Gustafsson hovers above Severn
Good punches to Severn's body.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Alexander Gustafsson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Terrible one sided match... Severn was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Gustafsson caliber.
Severn is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn
Severn tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Dan Severn's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Severn's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn
Severn has given his back to Alexander Gustafsson who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexander Gustafsson has one hook in!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Gustafsson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Severn.
Nicely done! Gustafsson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Severn with two hooks in
Severn cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gustafsson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Severn is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Alexander Gustafsson! Severn seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Severn's Chin is beginning to swell
Severn has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by TKO (Elbows) at 4:31 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
All Gusty.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!