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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stresemann's choice of entrance music: Takashi Sorimachi - Poison . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Onizuka Stresemann enters the cage!
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261 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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224 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Barnet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onizuka Stresemann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stresemann did well to prevent Barnet getting side control.
Barnet is keen to just control but Stresemann is a slippery customer.
Barnet slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stresemann on the ground.
Barnet prevents Stresemann from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stresemann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnet wants to control from the top but Stresemann keeps moving.
Stresemann has his foot on Barnet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnet works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet wants to control from the top but Stresemann keeps moving.
Stresemann keeping full guard, as Barnet tries to pass.
Stresemann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stresemann looking for a sweep. Not yet Stresemann, not yet.
Stresemann keeping moving, preventing Barnet from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Barnet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stresemann tries to sprawl but Barnet drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stresemann wants to get back to full guard.
Stresemann looking for submissions off his back.
Barnet is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stresemann is just riding it out for now. Barnet eventually gives up the hold.
Stresemann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stresemann gets full guard.
Stresemann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stresemann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnet pulls his head out easily.
Stresemann punching from the bottom.
Stresemann is not content to let Barnet control the position.
Stresemann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stresemann is not content to let Barnet control the position.
Barnet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stresemann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnet.
Stresemann trying to control from the bottom.
Barnet lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnet is stalling here. Stresemann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnet seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stresemann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnet is looking to regain half guard here but Stresemann keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnet is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnet wants to get back to his feet but Stresemann is dominant here and he's now got Barnet's back!
Stresemann somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Stresemann gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stresemann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnet is looking to work some ground and pound but Stresemann has wrist control.
Stresemann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnet defends it easily.
Barnet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnet stopping the sweep attempt from Stresemann.
Stresemann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stresemann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet is working Stresemann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnet trying to control but Stresemann is working from the bottom.
Stresemann looking to control but Barnet passes into half guard.
Stresemann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stresemann keeping moving, preventing Barnet from controlling successfully.
Barnet pushing down on Stresemann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stresemann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet passes Stresemann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Stresemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnet lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stresemann wants to improve his position but Barnet is controlling well.
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Stresemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stresemann trying to hold on to Barnet's head to control him but Barnet postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnet is keen to just control but Stresemann is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh Barnet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barnet tries to sprawl but Stresemann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barnet wants to control but Stresemann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnet wants to improve his position but Stresemann is controlling well.
Stresemann is taking a breather. Barnet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnet moves into full guard.
Barnet looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnet, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stresemann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stresemann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnet pulls Stresemann in close to prevent any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stresemann advances to half guard.
Stresemann stops Barnet from getting back to his feet.
Barnet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stresemann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnet tries to roll over but Stresemann keeps him under control.
Stresemann trying to mount his opponent but Barnet defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Barnet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barnet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stresemann.
Barnet closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barnet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stresemann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnet's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stresemann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnet with the ground and pound but Stresemann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stresemann trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stresemann wants to sweep here but Barnet controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stresemann can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnet is taking a breather. Stresemann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stresemann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnet tries to free his leg and advance position but Stresemann is retaining full guard.
Barnet trying to control but Stresemann is working from the bottom.
Stresemann looking for a triangle here. Barnet is fighting it but it looks tight! Stresemann pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Barnet is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Onizuka Stresemann!
In his post fight interview, Onizuka Stresemann started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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