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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Severn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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300 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCracken fails to land the takedown.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Severn as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Severn. No joy for McCracken on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCracken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Severn tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCracken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Severn somewhat.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn slaps away a takedown attempt from McCracken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCracken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Severn manages to break the clinch.
Mirko McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken moves in looking to clinch but Severn pushes him off.
McCracken has a takedown stuffed.
McCracken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Severn pinned against the cage. Severn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from McCracken
and Severn counters with a shoot takedown. McCracken fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Severn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Severn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Severn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McCracken!
McCracken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCracken is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn controlling his opponent.
Severn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCracken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn content just to control the position here.
McCracken's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCracken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Severn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Severn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCracken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Severn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCracken looking for a sweep. Not yet McCracken, not yet.
Severn pushes down on McCracken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCracken is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Severn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dan Severn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Severn not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCracken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severn swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Severn stuffs the takedown.
Severn slaps away a takedown attempt from McCracken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCracken looks to clinch
and Severn counters with a single leg into guard. McCracken didn't expect that.
Severn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Severn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCracken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Severn counters with a single leg into guard. McCracken didn't expect that.
Severn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn stands and throws McCracken's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Severn controlling from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on McCracken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Severn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCracken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Severn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCracken stuffs the takedown attempt from Severn. Severn gets slowly back to his feet.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Severn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from McCracken.
It looks like Dan Severn has been cut.
Severn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Severn counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCracken won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McCracken trying to control but Severn flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
I would not like to be McCracken right now.
McCracken trying to get back to his feet but Severn is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to break free.
Severn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McCracken just trying to survive but Severn is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCracken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Severn.
Severn fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirko McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mirko McCracken is winning the standup battle so far.
Severn stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Severn with that takedown attempt.
McCracken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severn defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severn shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Severn.
I've got Severn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dan Severn!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Dan Severn!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dan Severn!
Dan Severn wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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