Post by The Sandman on Jan 23, 2023 17:21:39 GMT -5
Sergei Kharitonov is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland).
Dan Severn looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Sergei Kharitonov shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Beast is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Dan Severn comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Sergei Kharitonov comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kharitonov and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Sergei Kharitonov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Beast blocks that. He made it look easy!
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sergei Kharitonov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kharitonov and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Severn tries a hook to the body
and hits Kharitonov's ribs hard
Sergei Kharitonov swings...
...no good.
Tremendous strikes from Kharitonov!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Sergei Kharitonov
surprises The Beast!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kharitonov steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kharitonov goes to the body...
He punishes The Beast's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Beast and Kharitonov circle around the center of the cage.
Kharitonov showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Severn with a right hand.
Great hook by Sergei Kharitonov! Dan Severn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Beast's Forehead is beginning to swell
Kharitonov is standing while The Beast is on the ground on his back
Sergei Kharitonov steps back and allows The Beast to get back to his feet.
The Beast climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Severn 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to escape from closed guard...
The Beast struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kharitonov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kharitonov uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Sergei Kharitonov to fight back!
Sergei Kharitonov attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Sergei Kharitonov manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
That hit The Beast who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to pass Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to mount Sergei Kharitonov...
Sergei Kharitonov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Sergei Kharitonov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Sergei Kharitonov doesn't defend himself!
Kharitonov's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Nose
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Beast is holding Sergei Kharitonov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sergei Kharitonov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Dan Severn looks to mount Sergei Kharitonov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Sergei Kharitonov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast is in closed guard... Kharitonov tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kharitonov misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Sergei Kharitonov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) is cheering him!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kharitonov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Beast moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sergei Kharitonov uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sergei Kharitonov. 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Kharitonov studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sergei Kharitonov struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Sergei Kharitonov to fight back!
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast is in closed guard... Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov
The Beast tries to escape from the closed guard
The Beast succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Sergei Kharitonov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Sergei Kharitonov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kharitonov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sergei Kharitonov struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount
The Beast's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Sergei Kharitonov looks to counter!
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount
The Beast succeeds
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kharitonov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Sergei Kharitonov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Sergei Kharitonov has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kharitonov goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
The Beast moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to pass Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Kharitonov won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sergei Kharitonov creates enough space to control Dan Severn's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The Beast has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Sergei Kharitonov to the body.
The Beast didn't like that.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kharitonov launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Beast pushes Sergei Kharitonov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kharitonov studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sergei Kharitonov is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid shot from Dan Severn to the body.
Kharitonov didn't like that.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sergei Kharitonov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Beast into his guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beast breaks the closed guard of Sergei Kharitonov and moves to half guard
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
The Beast slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sergei Kharitonov.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Sergei Kharitonov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Nice beating Dan Severn has received.
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 Sergei Kharitonov
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 Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Sergei Kharitonov to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov
Kharitonov has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with one hook in
Dan Severn slides his arm under Sergei Kharitonov's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Sergei Kharitonov pulls down on Dan Severn's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Sergei Kharitonov looks to counter!
Kharitonov 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 Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with one hook in
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Dan Severn.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sergei Kharitonov jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
Kharitonov clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
The Beast is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kharitonov's jaw!
Kharitonov's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kharitonov avoids a dangerous strike from The Beast
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Kharitonov moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kharitonov decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Severn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Beast moves backwards and Sergei Kharitonov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Beast.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sergei Kharitonov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Beast jumps and tries to free his leg! Kharitonov doesn't allow this but Dan Severn is able to get half guard here.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Kharitonov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Beast who is in full mount! Kharitonov is in trouble now!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sergei Kharitonov's arm and tries an armbar!
Kharitonov hold his own hand and breaks The Beast's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Severn.
Sergei Kharitonov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Sergei Kharitonov looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sergei Kharitonov is in open guard over The Beast
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Kharitonov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kharitonov tries to cover his face,
Sergei Kharitonov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Kharitonov
He succeeds!
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Kharitonov is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Sergei Kharitonov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sergei Kharitonov gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
The Beast throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sergei Kharitonov
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov
Kharitonov has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
The Beast has one of his arm over Sergei Kharitonov's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kharitonov's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Sergei Kharitonov has punished The Beast very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
The Beast has one of his arm over Sergei Kharitonov's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Beast.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
The Beast is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
The Beast is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to Kharitonov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Dan Severn to the body.
Kharitonov didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Kharitonov's body! He's holding his side
The Beast and Kharitonov circle around the center of the cage.
The Beast is holding Sergei Kharitonov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sergei Kharitonov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to mount Sergei Kharitonov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Sergei Kharitonov to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kharitonov! The Beast has one hook in and keeps working!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with one hook in
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Kharitonov clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
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 Kharitonov.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Beast moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Beast moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
The Beast has one of his arm over Sergei Kharitonov's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov tries to stand up!
The Beast doesn't allow him!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov tries to stand up!
The Beast doesn't allow him!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kharitonov is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sergei Kharitonov gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kharitonov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sergei Kharitonov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kharitonov won't budge, forcing The Beast to pull guard.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Sergei Kharitonov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Sergei Kharitonov struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Kharitonov's cheek from the guard.
Sergei Kharitonov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov is getting frustrated here.
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Sergei Kharitonov to fight back!
Sergei Kharitonov looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov tries to launch a few punches to Dan Severn
The Beast is able to achieve closed guard and counter Sergei Kharitonov's punches.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov 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 Sergei Kharitonov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Dan Severn.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 970 s
Statistics: Sergei Kharitonov
Punches 10/28 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/34 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 962 s
Both need conditioning, neither did meaningful damage. They worked. They tried. Then they tired.
Dan Severn looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Sergei Kharitonov shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Beast is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Dan Severn comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Sergei Kharitonov comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Kharitonov and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Sergei Kharitonov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Beast blocks that. He made it look easy!
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sergei Kharitonov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kharitonov and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Severn tries a hook to the body
and hits Kharitonov's ribs hard
Sergei Kharitonov swings...
...no good.
Tremendous strikes from Kharitonov!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
A right hand from Sergei Kharitonov
surprises The Beast!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kharitonov steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kharitonov goes to the body...
He punishes The Beast's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Beast and Kharitonov circle around the center of the cage.
Kharitonov showing excellent timing, blasts Dan Severn with a right hand.
Great hook by Sergei Kharitonov! Dan Severn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Beast's Forehead is beginning to swell
Kharitonov is standing while The Beast is on the ground on his back
Sergei Kharitonov steps back and allows The Beast to get back to his feet.
The Beast climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dan Severn 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to escape from closed guard...
The Beast struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kharitonov uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Kharitonov uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Sergei Kharitonov to fight back!
Sergei Kharitonov attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Sergei Kharitonov manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
That hit The Beast who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to pass Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to mount Sergei Kharitonov...
Sergei Kharitonov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Sergei Kharitonov! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Sergei Kharitonov doesn't defend himself!
Kharitonov's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sergei Kharitonov's Nose
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Beast is holding Sergei Kharitonov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sergei Kharitonov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Dan Severn looks to mount Sergei Kharitonov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Sergei Kharitonov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast is in closed guard... Kharitonov tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kharitonov misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Sergei Kharitonov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) is cheering him!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kharitonov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Beast moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sergei Kharitonov uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sergei Kharitonov. 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Kharitonov studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Beast grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sergei Kharitonov struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Sergei Kharitonov to fight back!
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
The Beast is in closed guard... Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov
The Beast tries to escape from the closed guard
The Beast succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to pass to half guard...
Sergei Kharitonov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Sergei Kharitonov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kharitonov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sergei Kharitonov struggles not allowing Dan Severn improve his position.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount
The Beast's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Sergei Kharitonov looks to counter!
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount
The Beast succeeds
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kharitonov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Sergei Kharitonov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Sergei Kharitonov has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kharitonov goes down.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
The Beast moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to pass Sergei Kharitonov's guard...
Dan Severn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Kharitonov won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Sergei Kharitonov creates enough space to control Dan Severn's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The Beast has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Sergei Kharitonov to the body.
The Beast didn't like that.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kharitonov launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Beast pushes Sergei Kharitonov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kharitonov studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sergei Kharitonov is measuring The Beast with his jab.
The Beast isn't fazed.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid shot from Dan Severn to the body.
Kharitonov didn't like that.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sergei Kharitonov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Beast into his guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn tries to better his position on the ground...
The Beast breaks the closed guard of Sergei Kharitonov and moves to half guard
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to pass to mount...
The Beast slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sergei Kharitonov.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Sergei Kharitonov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Nice beating Dan Severn has received.
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 Sergei Kharitonov
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 Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Sergei Kharitonov to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov
Kharitonov has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with one hook in
Dan Severn slides his arm under Sergei Kharitonov's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Sergei Kharitonov pulls down on Dan Severn's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Sergei Kharitonov looks to counter!
Kharitonov 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 Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with one hook in
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Dan Severn.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Sergei Kharitonov jabs at The Beast
to no visible effect.
Kharitonov clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
The Beast is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Kharitonov's jaw!
Kharitonov's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kharitonov avoids a dangerous strike from The Beast
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Kharitonov moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kharitonov decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Severn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Beast moves backwards and Sergei Kharitonov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Beast.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sergei Kharitonov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Beast jumps and tries to free his leg! Kharitonov doesn't allow this but Dan Severn is able to get half guard here.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Kharitonov
Dan Severn pushes Kharitonov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Beast who is in full mount! Kharitonov is in trouble now!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sergei Kharitonov's arm and tries an armbar!
Kharitonov hold his own hand and breaks The Beast's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Severn.
Sergei Kharitonov is in side mount over Dan Severn
Sergei Kharitonov looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Sergei Kharitonov is in open guard over The Beast
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Kharitonov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kharitonov tries to cover his face,
Sergei Kharitonov is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Kharitonov
He succeeds!
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Kharitonov is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dan Severn controls the situation despite Sergei Kharitonov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Kharitonov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dan Severn pushes Sergei Kharitonov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sergei Kharitonov gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
The Beast throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sergei Kharitonov
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov
Kharitonov has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
The Beast has one of his arm over Sergei Kharitonov's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Kharitonov's face!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Sergei Kharitonov has punished The Beast very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Kharitonov tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kharitonov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
The Beast has one of his arm over Sergei Kharitonov's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Deep breaths from Sergei Kharitonov who tries a hammer punch to The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks those punches
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Beast.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
The Beast is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
The Beast is connecting with a few punches
Hard blow to Kharitonov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Solid shot from Dan Severn to the body.
Kharitonov didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Kharitonov's body! He's holding his side
The Beast and Kharitonov circle around the center of the cage.
The Beast is holding Sergei Kharitonov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sergei Kharitonov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Dan Severn is in side mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Dan Severn looks to mount Sergei Kharitonov...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Sergei Kharitonov to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Kharitonov! The Beast has one hook in and keeps working!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with one hook in
Kharitonov launches a few weak punches
The Beast blocks them effectively.
Kharitonov clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
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 Kharitonov.
Nicely done! The Beast now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Beast moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov 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 Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Beast moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
The Beast has one of his arm over Sergei Kharitonov's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov tries to stand up!
The Beast doesn't allow him!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
Kharitonov tries to stand up!
The Beast doesn't allow him!
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Kharitonov, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kharitonov is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The Beast is in rear mount over Kharitonov with two hooks in
The Beast tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Kharitonov!
Kharitonov rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Dan Severn
Dan Severn is in full mount over Sergei Kharitonov
Sergei Kharitonov tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sergei Kharitonov gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
The Beast tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kharitonov struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Sergei Kharitonov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Dan Severn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kharitonov won't budge, forcing The Beast to pull guard.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Sergei Kharitonov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Sergei Kharitonov struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Kharitonov's cheek from the guard.
Sergei Kharitonov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov is getting frustrated here.
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Sergei Kharitonov to fight back!
Sergei Kharitonov looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov tries to launch a few punches to Dan Severn
The Beast is able to achieve closed guard and counter Sergei Kharitonov's punches.
Sergei Kharitonov is in closed guard over The Beast
Kharitonov 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 Sergei Kharitonov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Dan Severn.
Winner is Dan Severn by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/10 (80%)
GnP strikes 15/21 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 970 s
Statistics: Sergei Kharitonov
Punches 10/28 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/34 (9%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 962 s
Both need conditioning, neither did meaningful damage. They worked. They tried. Then they tired.
