Post by The Sandman on Nov 24, 2022 4:51:22 GMT -5
Dan Severn looks very relaxed.
Anthony Johnson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Dan Severn today.
Anthony Johnson comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Anthony Johnson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The Beast moves backwards and Anthony Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
The Beast tries to move to full mount
The Beast's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
The Beast is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Beast measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
Anthony Johnson 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!
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over The Beast
Rumble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over The Beast
Rumble tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Beast from the side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Beast's being punished here!
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Rumble gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Beast holds Anthony Johnson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson looks to pass to mount...
The Beast creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! The Beast has reasons to be worried.
Anthony Johnson throws an uppercut
The Beast slips it.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to The Beast's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Beast tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson was tooling Dan Severn for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Severn lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dan Severn pushes Anthony Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anthony Johnson struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to The Beast's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Beast tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Beast looks to work from half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
The Beast is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Rumble breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Anthony Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
The Beast is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Dan Severn moves to half guard.
John McCarthy 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of The Beast, launching a big uppercut
Dan Severn is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The Beast looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Johnson's punches
Rumble is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Beast.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Anthony Johnson jabs at The Beast
hitting his chest.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Rumble decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Beast has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rumble struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Beast's chin
The Beast's Chin is beginning to swell
The Beast has a small cut in his Chin
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble won't budge, forcing The Beast to pull guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
Rumble is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rumble blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Beast.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
Rumble is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
Anthony Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rumble breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Dan Severn...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Rumble is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Rumble tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Johnson controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Dan Severn...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Beast's face!
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for The Beast! What an astonishing KO by Rumble!
The Beast has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (GnP) at 4:42 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Rumble came back with an absolute bang and ended San Devern pretty bigly.
Anthony Johnson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Dan Severn today.
Anthony Johnson comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Anthony Johnson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The Beast moves backwards and Anthony Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
The Beast tries to move to full mount
The Beast's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
The Beast is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Beast measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rumble's side.
Anthony Johnson 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!
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over The Beast
Rumble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Severn
Solid shots!
Anthony Johnson is in half guard over The Beast
Rumble tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Beast from the side mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Beast's being punished here!
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Rumble gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Beast holds Anthony Johnson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson looks to pass to mount...
The Beast creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Anthony Johnson
Good shot! The Beast has reasons to be worried.
Anthony Johnson throws an uppercut
The Beast slips it.
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast is holding Anthony Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Deep breaths from Anthony Johnson who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to The Beast's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Beast tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson was tooling Dan Severn for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Severn lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dan Severn pushes Anthony Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anthony Johnson struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson launches a few punches to The Beast's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Beast tries to cover his face,
Dan Severn is in open guard over Rumble
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Beast looks to work from half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
The Beast is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Rumble breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Anthony Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Rumble
The Beast is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Anthony Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Severn tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Dan Severn moves to half guard.
John McCarthy 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rumble studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Rumble!
Some big punches are landing!
Anthony Johnson has found an opening in the defense of The Beast, launching a big uppercut
Dan Severn is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The Beast looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Johnson's punches
Rumble is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Beast.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Anthony Johnson jabs at The Beast
hitting his chest.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Johnson!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Rumble decides to launch some tentative punches
Anthony Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Beast has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rumble struggles... Dan Severn is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Johnson looks to counter!
Anthony Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Beast's chin
The Beast's Chin is beginning to swell
The Beast has a small cut in his Chin
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rumble won't budge, forcing The Beast to pull guard.
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
Rumble is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast measures the resilience of Rumble's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rumble blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rumble tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches The Beast.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
Rumble is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Johnson is in closed guard over The Beast
Anthony Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rumble breaks the closed guard of Dan Severn and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Dan Severn...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Rumble is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Rumble tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Johnson controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Dan Severn...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Dan Severn
Anthony Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Beast's face!
Anthony Johnson turns out the lights for The Beast! What an astonishing KO by Rumble!
The Beast has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (GnP) at 4:42 Round 2
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Rumble came back with an absolute bang and ended San Devern pretty bigly.
