Post by The Sandman on Jun 29, 2022 18:48:17 GMT -5
Battle of the Staches
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Severn looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Don Frye comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Dan Severn comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th 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 Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th 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 Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Don Frye's guard...
Dan Severn forces Don Frye to open his guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Fryeday the 13th.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fryeday the 13th has a small cut in his Nose
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to jump to side mount.
Don Frye jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Don Frye uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Don Frye aggressively and repeatedly punches The Beast.
Good job by The Beast blocking and slipping the blows.
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Beast leans and gets Don Frye's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Don Frye is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dan Severn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Beast decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Severn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Don Frye is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fryeday the 13th and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
but The Beast manages to dodge it
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Beast tries to grapple
He puts Fryeday the 13th in a double underhook!
Dan Severn pushes away Fryeday the 13th trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fryeday the 13th stumbles backwards and Dan Severn circles to get the center of the cage
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Beast looks to work from half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn tries to free his leg
Dan Severn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fryeday the 13th's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Don Frye gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Don Frye tries to roll on the ground...
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fryeday the 13th is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Don Frye
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Don Frye!
The Beast ducks under...
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
Don Frye circles around The Beast
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fryeday the 13th moves forward looking for some action
Dan Severn doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Tremendous strikes from Fryeday the 13th!
The Beast blocks with confidence
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Don Frye is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn pushes Fryeday the 13th's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Beast who is in full mount! Fryeday the 13th is in trouble now!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Fryeday the 13th.
Fryeday the 13th's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Don Frye.
The Beast defends.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Dan Severn
Fryeday the 13th is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Don Frye is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Dan Severn
grazes Fryeday the 13th's right cheek.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
The Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The Beast and Fryeday the 13th circle around the center of the cage.
The Beast is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beast is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
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 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The Beast is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fryeday the 13th Hyper-extended his left arm
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to The Beast's cheek from the guard.
Dan Severn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Don Frye to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Fryeday the 13th has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
The Beast has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fryeday the 13th.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Don Frye! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Don Frye doesn't defend himself!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
Fryeday the 13th adopts the turtle defense and The Beast is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
The Beast has one of his arm over Don Frye's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Fryeday the 13th.
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Left eye
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fryeday the 13th's Forehead is beginning to swell
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Don Frye doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Beast's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
Fryeday the 13th adopts the turtle defense and The Beast is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Fryeday the 13th tries to stand up!
The Beast doesn't allow him!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Don Frye is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Fryeday the 13th has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast tries to open up Don Frye's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fryeday the 13th in the side of the head
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
Fryeday the 13th rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. 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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The Beast moves backwards and Don Frye is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Don Frye has seen better days.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Don Frye
whizzes past The Beast.
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
The Beast is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fryeday the 13th! The Beast has one hook in and keeps working!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Dan Severn slides his arm under Don Frye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Don Frye pushes up and slides Dan Severn's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Fryeday the 13th is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Beast tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Beast's is smart enough to counter him.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Fryeday the 13th's face.
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Round 4
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Don Frye is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from The Beast!
Some big punches are landing!
A right hand from Don Frye
misses its target.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
Fryeday the 13th studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
Fryeday the 13th ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Severn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to show some ground skills
The Beast uses his strength to keep The Beast at a disadvantage
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Don Frye to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fryeday the 13th! The Beast has one hook in and keeps working!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Fryeday the 13th has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Fryeday the 13th.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Fryeday the 13th is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Beast tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Beast's is smart enough to counter him.
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Don Frye tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast won't budge, forcing Fryeday the 13th to pull guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Don Frye is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Don Frye is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fryeday the 13th struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beast is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
The Beast gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Don Frye! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Don Frye doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn hovers above Fryeday the 13th
Good punches to Fryeday the 13th's body.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Deep breaths from Don Frye who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Terrible one sided match... Fryeday the 13th was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Severn caliber.
The Beast is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
The Beast slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Don Frye.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Fryeday the 13th
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Beast's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Don Frye is in half guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th tries to get a side mount...
The Beast wraps his leg around Don Frye leg and prevents him from moving.
Don Frye is in half guard over The Beast
Don Frye tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Don Frye passes momentarily but Dan Severn sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He is not able to do it
Don Frye is in open guard over The Beast
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He is not able to do it
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brilliant combination from Dan Severn
that forces Fryeday the 13th to try and defend better.
The Beast and Fryeday the 13th circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Don Frye!
The Beast ducks under...
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Don Frye
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Dan Severn moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Beast decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Beast moves back and takes a deep breath.
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Beast into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Don Frye's guard...
Don Frye has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Don Frye is in full mount over Dan Severn
Don Frye tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Fryeday the 13th knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Don Frye is in full mount over Dan Severn
Don Frye has seen better days.
The Beast tries to escape from the full mount...
Don Frye is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Don Frye is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fryeday the 13th tries to move to full mount!
The Beast won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Don Frye keeps control and remains in side mount.
Don Frye is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Don Frye keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Fryeday the 13th is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Fryeday the 13th studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Fryeday the 13th moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fryeday the 13th pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fryeday the 13th launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 5/30 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 846 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/38 (95%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 846 s
Frye did not land a single punch until the 5th round.
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dan Severn looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Don Frye comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Dan Severn comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th 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 Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th 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 Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Don Frye's guard...
Dan Severn forces Don Frye to open his guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Fryeday the 13th.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Fryeday the 13th has a small cut in his Nose
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to jump to side mount.
Don Frye jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Don Frye uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Don Frye aggressively and repeatedly punches The Beast.
Good job by The Beast blocking and slipping the blows.
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Beast leans and gets Don Frye's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Don Frye is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dan Severn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Beast decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Severn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Don Frye is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fryeday the 13th and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Don Frye tries a hook to the body
but The Beast manages to dodge it
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Beast tries to grapple
He puts Fryeday the 13th in a double underhook!
Dan Severn pushes away Fryeday the 13th trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fryeday the 13th stumbles backwards and Dan Severn circles to get the center of the cage
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Don Frye didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Don Frye can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Beast looks to work from half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn tries to free his leg
Dan Severn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fryeday the 13th's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Don Frye gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
Don Frye tries to roll on the ground...
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Fryeday the 13th is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Don Frye
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Don Frye!
The Beast ducks under...
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
Don Frye circles around The Beast
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Fryeday the 13th moves forward looking for some action
Dan Severn doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Tremendous strikes from Fryeday the 13th!
The Beast blocks with confidence
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Don Frye is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn pushes Fryeday the 13th's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Beast who is in full mount! Fryeday the 13th is in trouble now!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Fryeday the 13th.
Fryeday the 13th's Nose is beginning to swell
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Don Frye.
The Beast defends.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Dan Severn
Fryeday the 13th is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Don Frye is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Dan Severn
grazes Fryeday the 13th's right cheek.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
The Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
The Beast and Fryeday the 13th circle around the center of the cage.
The Beast is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beast is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
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 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The Beast is holding Don Frye's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fryeday the 13th Hyper-extended his left arm
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye launches a few punches to The Beast's cheek from the guard.
Dan Severn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Don Frye to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Fryeday the 13th has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
The Beast has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fryeday the 13th.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Don Frye! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Don Frye doesn't defend himself!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
Fryeday the 13th adopts the turtle defense and The Beast is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
The Beast has one of his arm over Don Frye's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Fryeday the 13th.
There is a small laceration on Don Frye's Left eye
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fryeday the 13th's Forehead is beginning to swell
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Don Frye doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Beast's moves.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
Fryeday the 13th adopts the turtle defense and The Beast is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Fryeday the 13th tries to stand up!
The Beast doesn't allow him!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
Don Frye is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Fryeday the 13th has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast tries to open up Don Frye's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Fryeday the 13th in the side of the head
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Fryeday the 13th!
Fryeday the 13th rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Don Frye. 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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The Beast moves backwards and Don Frye is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Don Frye has seen better days.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Don Frye
whizzes past The Beast.
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
The Beast is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fryeday the 13th! The Beast has one hook in and keeps working!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Dan Severn slides his arm under Don Frye's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Don Frye pushes up and slides Dan Severn's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Don Frye looks to counter!
Fryeday the 13th is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Beast tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Beast's is smart enough to counter him.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
The cutman is working on Fryeday the 13th's face.
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Round 4
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Don Frye is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from The Beast!
Some big punches are landing!
A right hand from Don Frye
misses its target.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Don Frye jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
Fryeday the 13th studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Don Frye fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Don Frye's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
Fryeday the 13th ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Severn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to show some ground skills
The Beast uses his strength to keep The Beast at a disadvantage
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn looks to mount Don Frye...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Don Frye to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fryeday the 13th! The Beast has one hook in and keeps working!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Fryeday the 13th has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fryeday the 13th is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Dan Severn on the ground
They could take their toll on Fryeday the 13th.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fryeday the 13th with one hook in
Fryeday the 13th is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Beast tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Beast's is smart enough to counter him.
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Don Frye tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast won't budge, forcing Fryeday the 13th to pull guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Don Frye is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Don Frye is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in closed guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Don Frye!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fryeday the 13th struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fryeday the 13th's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beast is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
The Beast gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Don Frye! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Don Frye doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn hovers above Fryeday the 13th
Good punches to Fryeday the 13th's body.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Deep breaths from Don Frye who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Terrible one sided match... Fryeday the 13th was not ready to fight a fighter of Dan Severn caliber.
The Beast is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Don Frye
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
The Beast slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Don Frye.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Fryeday the 13th
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Don Frye
Fryeday the 13th is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Beast's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Don Frye is in half guard over The Beast
Fryeday the 13th tries to get a side mount...
The Beast wraps his leg around Don Frye leg and prevents him from moving.
Don Frye is in half guard over The Beast
Don Frye tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Don Frye passes momentarily but Dan Severn sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He is not able to do it
Don Frye is in open guard over The Beast
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Severn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fryeday the 13th
He is not able to do it
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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brilliant combination from Dan Severn
that forces Fryeday the 13th to try and defend better.
The Beast and Fryeday the 13th circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Don Frye!
The Beast ducks under...
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Don Frye
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Dan Severn moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Beast decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Beast moves back and takes a deep breath.
Fryeday the 13th steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Don Frye is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Beast into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Don Frye's guard...
Don Frye has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
Fryeday the 13th launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fryeday the 13th
The Beast is in closed guard... Fryeday the 13th tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Don Frye is in full mount over Dan Severn
Don Frye tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Fryeday the 13th misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
Fryeday the 13th knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Don Frye is in full mount over Dan Severn
Don Frye has seen better days.
The Beast tries to escape from the full mount...
Don Frye is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Don Frye is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fryeday the 13th tries to move to full mount!
The Beast won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Don Frye keeps control and remains in side mount.
Don Frye is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Don Frye in his guard.
Don Frye keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Fryeday the 13th is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Fryeday the 13th studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Fryeday the 13th moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fryeday the 13th pushes Dan Severn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Fryeday the 13th launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 5/30 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 846 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/38 (95%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 846 s
Frye did not land a single punch until the 5th round.
