Post by The Sandmen on Dec 15, 2015 18:25:51 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Dan Severn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Severn is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank
Dan Severn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Severn looks to work from half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Severn's ribs.
That hit Severn who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Dan Severn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Severn works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Severn spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Severn is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Severn's ribs.
That hit Severn who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Severn. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Severn is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Severn fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Severn is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lightning fast low kick from Frank!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Dan Severn paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
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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Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Every time Dan Severn attempts to get inside
Frank misses with a low kick.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Frank is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn goes to the body...
his punches graze Frank's arm.
Middle kick from Severn.
The kick just misses.
Severn misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Severn quickly defends.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Dan Severn hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank 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 Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Dan Severn looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Dan Severn can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Severn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Severn grab one of Frank Shamrock's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Frank done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Severn with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Severn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn tries to grapple
He puts Frank in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Severn launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Severn
Frank fails to take Severn down and both man are still clinching
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock isolates Dan Severn's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Severn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn tries to move to full mount
Severn succeeds
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Dan Severn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Shamrock shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Frank Shamrock breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Frank has a small cut in his Mouth
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Frank Shamrock
that nearly tags Severn.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Hyper-extended his left arm
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Severn slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Severn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Severn is on his feet again.
Severn is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn creates space and allows Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Severn is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock hooks Severn's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Severn blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Frank's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Nose
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Frank Shamrock blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Severn moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Severn and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Severn.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dan Severn!
Frank Shamrock is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Frank! It would have finished this fight.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Severn and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Severn steps for a throw
Frank stays on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Shamrock launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Severn!
Frank ducks under...
Severn is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Severn shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Dan Severn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Severn doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Severn.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Severn tries to escape from the full mount...
Severn struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank 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 Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to free his leg
Dan Severn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Severn shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Dan Severn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Shamrock pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Frank is in rear mount over Severn
Frank Shamrock slides his arm under Dan Severn's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Severn struggles to free himself
Dan Severn pulls down on Frank Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Frank is in rear mount over Severn
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Severn has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Frank Shamrock has one hook in!
Frank is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Severn works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn opts to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank fights back with his feet, forcing Severn to try something else.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A punch from Frank Shamrock
whizzes past Severn.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Dan Severn paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
Severn's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Severn wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank circles out and slips free of Dan Severn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Stand up! This is what Severn's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Severn wraps his legs while he holds Frank Shamrock's head... Tight guard!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Dan Severn...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank 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 Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Severn misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank 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!
Severn tries to free his leg...
Frank doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Severn who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Severn grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Nice beating Dan Severn has received.
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Severn pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Severn is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1027 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 32/55 (58%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
I would have thought Severn would have finished this. Veeeery interesting.
Dan Severn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Severn is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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 Frank
Dan Severn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Severn looks to work from half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Severn's ribs.
That hit Severn who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Dan Severn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Severn works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Severn spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Severn is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Severn's ribs.
That hit Severn who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to open Frank's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Severn. Frank is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Forehead
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Frank's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Severn is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Severn fires a barrage of punches at Frank's head!
This is bad! Severn is just pounding on Frank Shamrock's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Lightning fast low kick from Frank!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Dan Severn paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Severn is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Severn
Severn tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
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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Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
Every time Dan Severn attempts to get inside
Frank misses with a low kick.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Frank is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Frank Shamrock
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Severn goes to the body...
his punches graze Frank's arm.
Middle kick from Severn.
The kick just misses.
Severn misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Severn quickly defends.
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Dan Severn hovers above Frank
Frank Shamrock stops him from throwing strikes.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Severn has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Deep breaths from Dan Severn who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank 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 Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Dan Severn looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Dan Severn can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dan Severn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Severn grab one of Frank Shamrock's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Frank done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Severn with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dan Severn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Severn tries to grapple
He puts Frank in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Severn launches a few hard punches to Frank Shamrock's ribs!
Frank struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Severn
Frank fails to take Severn down and both man are still clinching
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Severn goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Severn is able to break the lock.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock isolates Dan Severn's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Severn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn tries to move to full mount
Severn succeeds
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Dan Severn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Shamrock shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Frank Shamrock breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Frank has a small cut in his Mouth
Dan Severn is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Frank Shamrock
that nearly tags Severn.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Hyper-extended his left arm
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Severn slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Severn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Severn is on his feet again.
Severn is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Dan Severn creates space and allows Frank Shamrock to stand up.
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Severn is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock hooks Severn's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Severn blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Frank's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Shamrock's Nose
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Severn positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Frank's being punished here!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to close his guard around Severn
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn launches a barrage of elbows over Frank's face!
Frank Shamrock blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Severn drills Frank Shamrock's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Severn was tooling Frank Shamrock for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Shamrock lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Severn moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Severn and Frank circle around the center of the cage.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Severn.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dan Severn!
Frank Shamrock is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Frank! It would have finished this fight.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Severn and Frank Shamrock are cliched up against the cage. Severn steps for a throw
Frank stays on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Shamrock launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dan Severn!
Frank ducks under...
Severn is holding Frank Shamrock's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Severn shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Dan Severn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Severn's guard...
Severn doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
Frank misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank is in closed guard... Severn tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Frank Shamrock's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Severn.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank Shamrock pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frank tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Shamrock controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Frank knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Severn tries to escape from the full mount...
Severn struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank looks to be in very good shape.
Frank 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 Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to free his leg
Dan Severn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frank's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Severn shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Dan Severn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Shamrock timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dan Severn slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Severn measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Shamrock pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Frank who is in full mount! Severn is in trouble now!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Shamrock rolls Dan Severn to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Frank is in rear mount over Severn
Frank Shamrock slides his arm under Dan Severn's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Severn struggles to free himself
Dan Severn pulls down on Frank Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Frank is in rear mount over Severn
Frank Shamrock continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Severn has given his back to Frank Shamrock who is trying to get one hook in!
Frank Shamrock has one hook in!
Frank is in rear mount over Severn with one hook in
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Severn struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Severn locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Shamrock unil he can pull his arm free! Frank lost his dominant position.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Severn works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn opts to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank fights back with his feet, forcing Severn to try something else.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Severn struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A punch from Frank Shamrock
whizzes past Severn.
Severn tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Severn is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Dan Severn paws at Frank.
Frank answers with solid punches!
Severn's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Severn grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Severn wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank circles out and slips free of Dan Severn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Stand up! This is what Severn's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is a bloody mess!
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Severn breaks the lock.
Severn is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock pushes Severn's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Severn wraps his legs while he holds Frank Shamrock's head... Tight guard!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Frank tries to cover his face,
Frank's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Dan Severn tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Dan Severn
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Dan Severn...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Dan Severn
Frank doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank 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 Frank's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Shamrock.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank holds Dan Severn's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Severn misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Severn blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank 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!
Severn tries to free his leg...
Frank doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Shamrock takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank!
Nice move by Severn who clinches and pushes Frank against the cage
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Severn grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frank Shamrock managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Severn
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Nice beating Dan Severn has received.
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Severn
Frank shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Severn pushes Frank Shamrock forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
You can see Frank's blood making stains in the mat.
Dan Severn is looking to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Frank
Severn tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dan Severn! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1027 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 32/55 (58%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1018 s
I would have thought Severn would have finished this. Veeeery interesting.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!