Post by The Sandman on Feb 9, 2022 15:16:42 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum! Fabricio Werdum! This is what the people are chanting here.
Dan Severn looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Fabricio Werdum looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fabricio Werdum is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Dan Severn comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Severn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Severn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Fabricio Werdum brings Dan Severn down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks Fabricio Werdum's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Werdum
Werdum has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Werdum control.
The Beast is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Werdum control.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Beast misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Fabricio Werdum who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Beast and Fabricio Werdum are cliched up against the cage. The Beast steps for a throw
Werdum stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Severn is holding Fabricio Werdum against the fence with his fingers all over Werdum's face
Werdum looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Dan Severn arm and move away from danger Dan Severn
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Beast is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Beast covers himself well
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Severn closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Severn struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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 clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Werdum and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Fabricio Werdum!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The Beast moves backwards and Fabricio Werdum is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Unknown
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries to free his leg
Dan Severn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Werdum and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
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 Werdum
The Beast moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Werdum
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dan Severn tries to free his leg
Fabricio Werdum moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beast pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
The Beast is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks Dan Severn's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The Beast tries to open up Fabricio Werdum's defense faking a few punches.
Fabricio Werdum wraps his arms around The Beast's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Werdum won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Dan Severn looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
The Beast moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The Beast wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Werdum doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Dan Severn...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Werdum catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Werdum is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Werdum moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
The Beast breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum isolates Dan Severn's right arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Severn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Werdum misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Beast measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum hooks The Beast's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
The Beast moves on the ground
The Beast cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and The Beast continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Beast blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Werdum put Dan Severn in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Werdum catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum jabs at The Beast
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Werdum is in open guard over The Beast... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Beast rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Beast is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Werdum is in open guard over The Beast... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Beast rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fabricio Werdum!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Left cheek
Fabricio Werdum tries a hook to the body
and hits The Beast's ribs hard
Nice beating Fabricio Werdum has received.
Werdum steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
The Beast breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Dan Severn...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn is fading quickly.
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Werdum moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum is holding Dan Severn against the fence with his fingers all over The Beast's face
The Beast looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Fabricio Werdum took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Severn pushes away Werdum trying to keep the fight at striking range
Werdum doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Severn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
Fabricio Werdum is fading quickly.
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fabricio Werdum jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
The Beast only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Werdum wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Beast and Fabricio Werdum are cliched up against the cage. The Beast hammers Werdum face and hooks Werdum leg
Werdum stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Fabricio Werdum.
The Beast defends.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
The Beast launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Werdum with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Werdum is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Werdum is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Dan Severn burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to open up The Beast with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Beast is trying to block them with his hands...
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Werdum launches a punch that misses Dan Severn's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Fabricio Werdum holds his head while in north-south position... Fabricio Werdum closes a strong lock around The Beast's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Punishing hold!
That D'Arce Gator Roll from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Werdum is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
The Beast struggles to free himself
That D'Arce Gator Roll from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
That D'Arce Gator Roll from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Werdum is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
The Beast rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Beast misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Fabricio Werdum.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/15 (13%)
GnP strikes 1/16 (6%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
These prelim decisions, man. It looked like Werdum had stamina though. But just...not enough goodness I guess...?
This fight was way closer than the odds implied.
Dan Severn looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Fabricio Werdum looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fabricio Werdum is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Dan Severn comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
Fabricio Werdum comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Severn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Severn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Severn to fight back!
Dan Severn locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Fabricio Werdum brings Dan Severn down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Beast's ribs.
The Beast blocks Fabricio Werdum's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Werdum 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 Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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 Werdum
Werdum has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Werdum control.
The Beast is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Werdum control.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Severn moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Beast misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Fabricio Werdum who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Beast and Fabricio Werdum are cliched up against the cage. The Beast steps for a throw
Werdum stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Severn is holding Fabricio Werdum against the fence with his fingers all over Werdum's face
Werdum looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Dan Severn arm and move away from danger Dan Severn
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Dan Severn to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Beast is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
The Beast covers himself well
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Severn closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Severn struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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 clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Werdum and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Fabricio Werdum!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The Beast moves backwards and Fabricio Werdum is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Unknown
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries to free his leg
Dan Severn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Werdum seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Werdum and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
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 Werdum
The Beast moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Werdum
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dan Severn tries to free his leg
Fabricio Werdum moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beast pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
The Beast is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Werdum's ribs.
Werdum blocks Dan Severn's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The Beast tries to open up Fabricio Werdum's defense faking a few punches.
Fabricio Werdum wraps his arms around The Beast's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
The Beast tries to move to full mount!
Werdum won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Dan Severn looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
The Beast moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The Beast wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Werdum doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Dan Severn...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Dan Severn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Werdum catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Werdum is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Werdum moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
The Beast breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum isolates Dan Severn's right arm looking for an armbar...
Dan Severn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Werdum misses a step and Dan Severn sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Beast measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
The Beast measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum hooks The Beast's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dan Severn manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
The Beast moves on the ground
The Beast cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and The Beast continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Beast blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Werdum put Dan Severn in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast tries to escape from the closed guard
Dan Severn any adventage in the ground.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Werdum catch Dan Severn's left arm and tries a kimura
Dan Severn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Dan Severn breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Severn. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Severn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum jabs at The Beast
hitting his chest.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Werdum is in open guard over The Beast... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Beast rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Beast is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Werdum is in open guard over The Beast... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Beast rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fabricio Werdum!
The Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Dan Severn's Left cheek
Fabricio Werdum tries a hook to the body
and hits The Beast's ribs hard
Nice beating Fabricio Werdum has received.
Werdum steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Werdum is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
The Beast breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum isolates Dan Severn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dan Severn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Dan Severn...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn is fading quickly.
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Werdum moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dan Severn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum moves forward looking for some grappling action
Werdum has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum is holding Dan Severn against the fence with his fingers all over The Beast's face
The Beast looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Fabricio Werdum took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Severn pushes away Werdum trying to keep the fight at striking range
Werdum doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dan Severn
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Severn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
Fabricio Werdum is fading quickly.
Werdum studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dan Severn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fabricio Werdum jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
The Beast only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Werdum wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dan Severn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Werdum is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Beast and Fabricio Werdum are cliched up against the cage. The Beast hammers Werdum face and hooks Werdum leg
Werdum stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Fabricio Werdum.
The Beast defends.
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
The Beast launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Werdum with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Werdum is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Werdum is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Dan Severn burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The Beast tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Beast
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Severn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Werdum tries to open up The Beast with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Beast is trying to block them with his hands...
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Werdum launches a punch that misses Dan Severn's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Fabricio Werdum holds his head while in north-south position... Fabricio Werdum closes a strong lock around The Beast's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Punishing hold!
That D'Arce Gator Roll from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Werdum is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
The Beast struggles to free himself
That D'Arce Gator Roll from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
That D'Arce Gator Roll from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Werdum is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
The Beast rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Beast's ribs.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Werdum
The Beast is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Severn!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Beast misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Fabricio Werdum.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
The Beast is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Dan Severn
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/15 (13%)
GnP strikes 1/16 (6%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 876 s
These prelim decisions, man. It looked like Werdum had stamina though. But just...not enough goodness I guess...?
This fight was way closer than the odds implied.
