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Event:
BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kothciushco throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kothciushco misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kothciushco won't be happy with that.
Barnett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kothciushco regains half guard, as Barnett was trying to land strikes.
Kothciushco wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to control the action but Kothciushco is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Kothciushco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage. #T1#
Kothciushco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kothciushco.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Kothciushco.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Kothciushco is keeping the position.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kothciushco trying to control the position.
Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kothciushco is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
#SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kothciushco is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Kothciushco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kothciushco wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kothciushco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kothciushco wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett passes to side control. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett throwing strikes but Kothciushco manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kothciushco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnett to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Kothciushco stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Kothciushco. Kothciushco maintains the clinch.
Kothciushco is pressed up against the cage. Barnett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kothciushco down to the mat. Kothciushco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kothciushco lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kothciushco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kothciushco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Kothciushco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Kothciushco is predictable there #TD#
so Barnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kothciushco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kothciushco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kothciushco is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Kothciushco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kothciushco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnett looking to control but Kothciushco passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Kothciushco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barnett to stand up.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kothciushco throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
Kothciushco throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kothciushco won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Barnett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnett landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Barnett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barnett prevents Kothciushco from escaping the position.
Barnett tries to get to his feet but Kothciushco is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Barnett in his guard.
Kothciushco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #T3#
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Kothciushco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett loads up on a big left hand. Kothciushco felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barnett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kothciushco can't hide his disappointment, as Barnett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Barnett!
Our winner, Josh Barnett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Juntta misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Juntta.
Juntta trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Juntta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juntta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett. #SUB2#
Juntta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnett has picked Juntta up and slammed him! Juntta can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnett manages to pass to side control!
Juntta dodges the ground and pound from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juntta tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta wants to control but Barnett postures up.#SUB#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Juntta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnett is thwarting Juntta's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to free his trapped foot but Juntta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Juntta is working away. #T2#
Juntta tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Juntta trying to control here.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Juntta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Juntta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juntta defends it well.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Juntta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett is keen to just control but Juntta is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Juntta looking for submissions off his back.
Juntta is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juntta is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Juntta defends the submission attempt.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
Juntta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. #REVB#
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntta won't allow Barnett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juntta stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Juntta misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Juntta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Juntta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett is working Juntta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Juntta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Juntta pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Juntta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.#T1#
Barnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juntta is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barnett looking to control.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Juntta wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett has Juntta pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntta defends well.#SUB#
Barnett working for a triangle but Juntta defends it easily.
#SUB#
Juntta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juntta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntta is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
Juntta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
Juntta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntta working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Barnett looking to control.
#SUB#
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juntta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juntta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juntta stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett wants to stand but Juntta is controlling the position.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Juntta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juntta slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Juntta 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.
Juntta thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett pushes Juntta off looking to stand but Juntta dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Juntta seems content to control.#T1#
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juntta trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Juntta has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Juntta is trying for a kimura here. Barnett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Juntta wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaska Juntta!
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Event:
BFT-485: Kampmann vs Brandao 4
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnett's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnett.
Santos misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Barnett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Santos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Barnett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.#CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling him.#T1#
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
Santos misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Barnett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Barnett lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos dodges the ground and pound from Barnett.
Barnett working the strikes but Santos uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?#T3#
Santos is not content to let Barnett control the position.#SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
#SUB2#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnett passes to side control.
Santos prevents Barnett from moving into mount.
Barnett wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Barnett are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos motions for Barnett to come forward. Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnett.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnett needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Santos scores with a nice right hand.
Santos tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Barnett takes one on the button.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Barnett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
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!
Barnett misses with the ground and pound.
Barnett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santos's legs.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett working the strikes but Santos uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Santos is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Josh Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barnett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnett, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnett has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SU#
Barnett is working an open guard so Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barnett slips under a jab from Santos.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnett.
Santos controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Barnett trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Barnett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Barnett trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnett trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos seems keen to control Barnett's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Santos throws a series of punches but Barnett moves out of range.
Santos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Santos swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Santos pushes Barnett off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Barnett's knee but Barnett avoids it well.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Barnett with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.#T1#
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Barnett with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.
Junior Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Barnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santos's guard.#ES#
Santos pushes Barnett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santos misses with a double jab.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Santos looks to land a right hand but Barnett moved out of range.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior Dos Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head. #T3##SUB2#
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though. #SUB2#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Santos is trying to escape back to his feet but Barnett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnett working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Josh Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFT-483
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Caesar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caesar misses with a left hand #TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Caesar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnett is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Caesar is trying to break free.
Barnett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Caesar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Caesar has picked Barnett up - he's going for a ride! Caesar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caesar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
Caesar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caesar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caesar lands a nice short elbow.
Caesar working Barnett over with strikes.
Barnett's coaches at Super SmashBros. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caesar 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caesar 's back!
Caesar wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnett gets his hands free. #SUB#
Barnett is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Caesar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Caesar trying to control the position but Barnett manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Barnett working for a choke but Caesar is defending well. #SUB#
Barnett patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barnett looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Barnett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caesar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Caesar wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnett gets his hands free. #T2##SUB#
Caesar fending off the submission attempt from Barnett.
Caesar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barnett avoids the attempt from Caesar to control.
A nice elbow there by Barnett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Caesar hang on?#SUB#
Barnett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Caesar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barnett with the ground and pound from mount.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Caesar to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Caesar stops Barnett from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Caesar tries to lock up and control but Barnett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caesar is looking to escape.
Barnett with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barnett landing shots from mount.
Caesar is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnett lands a big shot there that rocks Caesar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnett avoids the attempt from Caesar to control.#T4#
Barnett is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Caesar is rocked!
Barnett softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Caesar is out cold! Barnett jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Barnett!
A very excited looking Josh Barnett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BFT-478
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Jong doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Barnett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jong wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
Jong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnett feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Jong tenderised Barnett's leg. Barnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong is looking to clinch but Barnett is avoiding it.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jong wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnett tries to counter with a takedown but Jong is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Jong moves into range and clinches up with Barnett.
Barnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jong prevents it.
#T1#
Jong lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Barnett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jong is trying to keep an underhook but Barnett manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnett connects with a nice short shot to Jong's temple.
We've been hearing that Barnett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnett jumps into side control!
Barnett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jong down.
Jong is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Jong is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Jong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!#SUB2#
Jong looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jong is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Jong keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.
Jong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jong is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Jong has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jong lands strikes from half guard.
Jong tries to pass to full mount but Barnett defends it. #T4#
Barnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jong.
Jong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barnett is surviving well by controlling Jong's body position as best he can.
Jong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barnett is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barnett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jong moves to back control.
Jong controlling well, preventing Barnett from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Barnett fending off the submission attempt from Jong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jong misses with a head kick.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jong is looking to clinch.
Barnett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kim Jong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jong clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Jong.
#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Barnett tries to score a body lock takedown but Jong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Jong.
Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnett gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jong has hold of Barnett's hands but Barnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett. #SUB2#
Jong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Jong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!#SUB2#
Jong working for a choke but Barnett is defending well.
Jong avoiding Barnett 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Barnett defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Barnett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Barnett lands a couple of elbows.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Jong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett distracts Jong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnett passes Jong's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Jong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Jong defends it.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Jong is working away. #T3#
Jong is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Jong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett working Jong over with strikes.
Jong regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jong working for a triangle but Barnett defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jong looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#T4#
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnett stands and throws Jong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jong is trying to get back to half guard.
Josh Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jong tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jong is not content to let Barnett control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jong tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnett moves out of range as Jong strikes.
Barnett tries to counter with a takedown but Jong is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Jong has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong lands a right hand.
Barnett takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnett takes a shot to the head.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Jong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Jong on the inside.
Jong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnett is defending well for now.
Jong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnett takes an elbow to the temple.
Jong working aggressively here.
Jong connects with a knee to the head.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Barnett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jong is trying to keep an underhook but Barnett manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett passes to side control. #T2#
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!#SUB#
Barnett in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jong is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFT-474: Bondi Beach Brawl 7
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Velasquez is standing up over Barnett. Barnett looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
#SUB#
Velasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett pushes Velasquez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Velasquez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Velasquez wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well. #SUB#
Velasquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Barnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velasquez lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
Barnett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasquez pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez winds up and cracks Barnett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Velasquez trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Velasquez wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez prevents Barnett from improving his position.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Velasquez is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Barnett is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Velasquez is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Barnett felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnett is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
Velasquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Velasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Josh Barnett's cut even more.#SUB2#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasquez drops an elbow to the side of Barnett's head. #CUT#
The cut above Josh Barnett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Velasquez slips a nice elbow through Barnett's hands, connecting with Barnett's forehead.#CUT#
Josh Barnett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Barnett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cain Velasquez!
An out of breath Cain Velasquez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFT-463: Tentheros vs Toro 3
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Yuudai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnett on the side of the head. #CL2#
Yuudai has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Barnett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yuudai tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnett goes for a takedown attempt but Yuudai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuudai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Yuudai. #CL2#
Yuudai takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuudai misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC2#
Yuudai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yuudai tries to clinch but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett attempts a counter takedown but Yuudai avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Yuudai has managed to clinch.
Yuudai is stalling here.
Yuudai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett avoiding damage as Yuudai throws knees to the body.
Yuudai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuudai misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Yuudai breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yuudai has knocked Barnett down with a huge combo! Yuudai steps away and waves a wobbly Barnett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Barnett is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Yuudai! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenta Yuudai!
Kenta Yuudai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-457: Martin vs Tentheros
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnett blocks a leg kick.
Barnett feinted with a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Toby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toby tries a low kick but Barnett avoids it.
Toby connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.
Barnett avoids the head kick by Toby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toby thows a leg kick but Barnett checks it #TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Toby has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zen Balance Monastery. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Toby is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Toby is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Toby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toby is trying to control but can't.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Toby has one foot on Barnett's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Barnett checks a low kick from Toby.
Barnett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Toby sprawls and moves away.
Toby throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Toby tries to improve position but can't.
Toby is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Barnett has an Americana. Toby didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Barnett is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Barnett hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-454
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling him.#BC#
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Barnett with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh motions for Barnett to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Singh throws a leg kick but Barnett checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a single leg into guard. Singh didn't expect that. #ES#
Singh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Singh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling the position. #BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Singh misses.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Decent striking displayed by Singh there.
Barnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Singh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Barnett down.
Singh misses with a hook.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh! #SUB2#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Singh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Singh is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Singh is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Singh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Singh.
Barnett is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
Barnett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but Singh is dominant here and he's now got Barnett's back!#T4#
Singh is hanging on to Barnett's back as he tries to escape.
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Singh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Singh not allowing Barnett to control his hands.
Singh wants to control but Barnett manages to buck him off and is now in Singh's guard! Nice work there by Barnett!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Singh here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Singh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnett momentarily.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Singh.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
Singh feints a jab promting Barnett to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Singh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Barnett blocks a leg kick.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnett is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Barnett scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnett is trying to move to mount but Singh reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnett's guard.
Singh passes into half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Singh is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Singh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Singh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett wants to control but Singh passes into side.
#SU#
Singh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barnett to his feet.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Singh throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Singh misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Barnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.#T4#
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Barnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh content to stall in guard here.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Singh tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position. #SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Singh, who protects the arm well.
Barnett looking to control but instead Singh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Singh is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh trying to control here.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh is looking to escape.#T1#
Singh is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Singh sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singh is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Singh is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singh tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh tries to kick Barnett off but Barnett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett is stalling here. Singh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Singh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Singh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Singh stands up and beckons Barnett to his feet.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Barnett off balance momentarily.#T3#
Singh with a hook.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Barnett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Singh wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Singh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett. #SUB2#
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Singh defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sanjay Singh.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanjay Singh!
A relieved looking Sanjay Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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