Post by The Sandmen on Oct 15, 2020 14:15:50 GMT -5
Dan Severn 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.
Josh Barnett glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Severn is taking the best of the fight.
Severn and Barnett circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Dan Severn to the body.
Barnett blocks in time.
Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn away and scramble out. Josh Barnett takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Dan Severn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Severn's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Severn open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
2:06 Round 1 and Severn is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Severn won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Barnett catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Severn and Barnett circle around the center of the cage.
Severn is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Dan Severn looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Dan Severn throws down elbows...
Barnett is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Dan Severn
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Severn is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Dan Severn looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn in and scramble out. Dan Severn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barnett's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Dan Severn appears to be unbreakable
Josh Barnett slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Severn doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Dan Severn is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Dan Severn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Severn moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Severn moves on the ground
Severn cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Severn spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Severn is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn circles around Barnett
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Severn misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dan Severn slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Severn is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Dan Severn will have to look for another option here.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn sits up and gets an arm around Barnett's neck!
Barnett pushes Dan Severn back to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Severn is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Severn's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Severn from the side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Severn open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett 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!
Barnett misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Back to the beginning! Dan Severn is standing now.
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Dan Severn's head...
It lands flush with Dan Severn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Dan Severn's head...
It lands flush with Dan Severn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Crushing shot to Severn's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Dan Severn is on his feet again.
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Severn cartwheels towards Barnett!
Barnett fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Severn away.
Dan Severn takes a kick to the body.
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Dan Severn regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Barnett
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Severn takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dan Severn slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Severn tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barnett leans and gets Dan Severn's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Dan Severn hovers above Barnett
Josh Barnett stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
0:55 Round 4 and Severn is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks Dan Severn's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Dan Severn throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Severn shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Dan Severn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Severn is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Severn in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Barnett put Dan Severn in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Severn
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Dan Severn's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Dan Severn pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Severn
Josh Barnett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Barnett unil he can pull his arm free! Barnett lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett 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.
Barnett leans and gets Dan Severn's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Dan Severn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Severn moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett grapple with Dan Severn and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Severn manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Severn launches a hook to the body
Josh Barnett moves aside looking for a counter...
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Severn.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett 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 Barnett
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett 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 Barnett
Dan Severn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg...
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett hooks Severn's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Dan Severn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett looks to mount Dan Severn...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Barnett 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 Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Severn is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Severn tries a kimura
Barnett breaks the lock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Dan Severn looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Severn continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Severn succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Dan Severn pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
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.
Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Dan Severn by Split decision
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 9/53 (17%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1121 s
I mean...yeah?
Josh Barnett glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Severn is taking the best of the fight.
Severn and Barnett circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Dan Severn to the body.
Barnett blocks in time.
Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn away and scramble out. Josh Barnett takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Dan Severn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Severn's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Severn open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
2:06 Round 1 and Severn is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Severn won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Severn.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Barnett catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Severn and Barnett circle around the center of the cage.
Severn is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Dan Severn looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Dan Severn throws down elbows...
Barnett is not making himself an easy target.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Dan Severn
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Severn is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Dan Severn looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn in and scramble out. Dan Severn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Barnett's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Dan Severn appears to be unbreakable
Josh Barnett slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Severn doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Dan Severn is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Severn clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Dan Severn is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Severn moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Severn moves on the ground
Severn cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Severn spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Severn is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn circles around Barnett
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Severn misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dan Severn slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Severn pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Dan Severn is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Dan Severn will have to look for another option here.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn sits up and gets an arm around Barnett's neck!
Barnett pushes Dan Severn back to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Severn is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Severn's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Severn from the side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Severn is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Severn open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Severn breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett 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!
Barnett misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Back to the beginning! Dan Severn is standing now.
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Dan Severn's head...
It lands flush with Dan Severn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Dan Severn's head...
It lands flush with Dan Severn's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Crushing shot to Severn's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Dan Severn is on his feet again.
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Severn cartwheels towards Barnett!
Barnett fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Dan Severn away.
Dan Severn takes a kick to the body.
Severn is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Severn struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Dan Severn regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Barnett
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Severn takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dan Severn slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Severn tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barnett leans and gets Dan Severn's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Dan Severn hovers above Barnett
Josh Barnett stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
0:55 Round 4 and Severn is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks Dan Severn's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Dan Severn throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Severn shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Dan Severn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Severn
Dan Severn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Severn is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Severn in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Barnett put Dan Severn in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Severn
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Dan Severn's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Dan Severn pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Severn
Josh Barnett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Barnett unil he can pull his arm free! Barnett lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett 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.
Barnett leans and gets Dan Severn's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Dan Severn has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Severn moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
Severn wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Severn moves forward and holds Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Severn is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett grapple with Dan Severn and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Severn manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Severn launches a hook to the body
Josh Barnett moves aside looking for a counter...
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Severn.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett 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 Barnett
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn is in closed guard... Barnett 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 Barnett
Dan Severn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Severn
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg...
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Severn's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett hooks Severn's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Dan Miragliotta 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 Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Dan Severn jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Dan Severn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Severn
Barnett 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Dan Severn
Josh Barnett looks to mount Dan Severn...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Dan Severn
Barnett 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 Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Severn is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Severn tries a kimura
Barnett breaks the lock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Dan Severn looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Severn continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Barnett
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Severn succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Barnett
Dan Severn pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
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.
Barnett is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Dan Severn by Split decision
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 9/53 (17%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1092 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1121 s
I mean...yeah?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!