Post by The Sandmen on May 23, 2017 8:42:03 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Barnett is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Barnett launches a couple of jabs that are answered by MacDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Barnett doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Jason MacDonald and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Jason MacDonald.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Barnett
MacDonald is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Jason MacDonald
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jason MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Barnett tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Josh Barnett regains half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Barnett only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brilliant combination from Josh Barnett
MacDonald is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
MacDonald is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett was tooling Jason MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jason MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barnett is launching some bone breaking punches to MacDonald's ribs while in the clinch.
MacDonald blocks.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
Barnett pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jason MacDonald's offensive.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
MacDonald loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald shoots and grab one of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Josh Barnett sprawls and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett hovers above MacDonald
Good punches to MacDonald's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
Barnett has given his back to Jason MacDonald who is trying to get one hook in!
Jason MacDonald has one hook in!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacDonald tries to use some of his tricky moves but MacDonald's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Josh Barnett uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
MacDonald lifts Josh Barnett up off the ground
...big slam!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Jason MacDonald's head... Tight guard!
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jason MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Barnett from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Jason MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Barnett in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacDonald wraps his legs while he holds Josh Barnett's head... Tight guard!
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass MacDonald's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Jason MacDonald
almost hit him as he moves away.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Barnett goes to the body...
He punishes MacDonald's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Jason MacDonald. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
MacDonald breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
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.
MacDonald is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! MacDonald is with his back on the ground now.
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left eye
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Barnett seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter MacDonald's moves on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Barnett is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Barnett moves backwards and Jason MacDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Josh Barnett is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by MacDonald and pushes him away!
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Barnett doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
MacDonald has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Barnett.
Nicely done! MacDonald now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Barnett is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacDonald tries to use some of his tricky moves but MacDonald's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Josh Barnett uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Barnett seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jason MacDonald launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 13/28 (46%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Heppy Josh won this one. I donno who has Jason at this point, but he is scrubby.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Barnett is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Barnett launches a couple of jabs that are answered by MacDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Barnett doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Jason MacDonald and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Jason MacDonald.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Barnett
MacDonald is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Jason MacDonald
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jason MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Barnett tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Josh Barnett regains half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Barnett only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brilliant combination from Josh Barnett
MacDonald is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
MacDonald is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett was tooling Jason MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jason MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barnett is launching some bone breaking punches to MacDonald's ribs while in the clinch.
MacDonald blocks.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
Barnett pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jason MacDonald's offensive.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
MacDonald loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald shoots and grab one of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Josh Barnett sprawls and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett hovers above MacDonald
Good punches to MacDonald's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
Barnett has given his back to Jason MacDonald who is trying to get one hook in!
Jason MacDonald has one hook in!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacDonald tries to use some of his tricky moves but MacDonald's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Josh Barnett uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
MacDonald lifts Josh Barnett up off the ground
...big slam!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Jason MacDonald's head... Tight guard!
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jason MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Barnett from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Jason MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Barnett in half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacDonald wraps his legs while he holds Josh Barnett's head... Tight guard!
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass MacDonald's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Jason MacDonald
almost hit him as he moves away.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Barnett goes to the body...
He punishes MacDonald's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Barnett
Jason MacDonald pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Jason MacDonald. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
MacDonald breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
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.
MacDonald is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! MacDonald is with his back on the ground now.
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left eye
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Barnett seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter MacDonald's moves on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Barnett is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Barnett moves backwards and Jason MacDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Josh Barnett is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by MacDonald and pushes him away!
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Barnett moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over MacDonald
Terrible one sided match... MacDonald was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Barnett storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Barnett doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
MacDonald has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Barnett.
Nicely done! MacDonald now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Barnett is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacDonald tries to use some of his tricky moves but MacDonald's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Josh Barnett uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Barnett seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jason MacDonald launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over MacDonald
Barnett is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Barnett
MacDonald steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 13/28 (46%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Heppy Josh won this one. I donno who has Jason at this point, but he is scrubby.