Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2018 14:35:56 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Barnett seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Barnett is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Gustafsson regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Gustafsson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Alexander Gustafsson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gustafsson who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Alexander Gustafsson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Barnett's abdomen
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Barnett
Gustafsson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Barnett manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gustafsson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to breaks Alexander Gustafsson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Barnett launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Gustafsson's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab both of Alexander Gustafsson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Alexander Gustafsson managed to pull back his leg from Josh Barnett's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab both of Alexander Gustafsson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Barnett lifted Gustafsson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
A lot of them are hitting Gustafsson's face
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
It looks like Barnett was hit by a bus!
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Barnett is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gustafsson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Gustafsson breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on Barnett's face like a cannon ball!
Solid shot from Josh Barnett to the body.
Gustafsson didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Barnett moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Gustafsson and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett and Gustafsson circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Nice punches from Alexander Gustafsson.
Barnett staggers backwards. Gustafsson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Barnett's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Alexander Gustafsson
tags Barnett.
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alexander Gustafsson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Gustafsson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Barnett doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
0:41 Round 3 and Gustafsson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Barnett sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gustafsson's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett pushes Gustafsson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gustafsson rolls and he's now on half guard over Josh Barnett. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Gustafsson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Good looking punches from Alexander Gustafsson on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Gustafsson catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Gustafsson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Barnett is clinching with Gustafsson.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Barnett is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Josh Barnett pushes away Gustafsson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gustafsson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gustafsson who put distance between them
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gustafsson leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gustafsson leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean 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 4
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A left hook from Gustafsson
falls short.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Gustafsson doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Gustafsson breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gustafsson from the side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Gustafsson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexander Gustafsson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Gustafsson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson now.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Barnett moves back and takes a deep breath.
Alexander Gustafsson and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Barnett.
Barnett's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Barnett moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Unknown
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Gustafsson is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Gustafsson is tripped to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alexander Gustafsson's arm and tries an armbar!
Gustafsson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Gustafsson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barnett's chin
Barnett is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Alexander Gustafsson and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Gustafsson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Barnett
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gustafsson misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett hooks Gustafsson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexander Gustafsson manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Barnett
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/37 (57%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 993 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 23/25 (92%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 993 s
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Barnett seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Barnett is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Gustafsson regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Gustafsson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Alexander Gustafsson is on half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gustafsson who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Alexander Gustafsson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Barnett's abdomen
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Barnett
Gustafsson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Barnett manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gustafsson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to breaks Alexander Gustafsson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Barnett launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Gustafsson's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab both of Alexander Gustafsson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Alexander Gustafsson managed to pull back his leg from Josh Barnett's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab both of Alexander Gustafsson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Barnett lifted Gustafsson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
A lot of them are hitting Gustafsson's face
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
It looks like Barnett was hit by a bus!
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Barnett is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gustafsson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Gustafsson breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on Barnett's face like a cannon ball!
Solid shot from Josh Barnett to the body.
Gustafsson didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Barnett moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Gustafsson and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett and Gustafsson circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Nice punches from Alexander Gustafsson.
Barnett staggers backwards. Gustafsson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Barnett's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by Alexander Gustafsson
tags Barnett.
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Alexander Gustafsson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Gustafsson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Barnett doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
0:41 Round 3 and Gustafsson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Barnett sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gustafsson's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett pushes Gustafsson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gustafsson rolls and he's now on half guard over Josh Barnett. Nice reversal.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Gustafsson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Good looking punches from Alexander Gustafsson on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Gustafsson catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Gustafsson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Barnett is clinching with Gustafsson.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Barnett is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Josh Barnett pushes away Gustafsson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gustafsson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gustafsson who put distance between them
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gustafsson leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gustafsson leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean 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 4
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A left hook from Gustafsson
falls short.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett pushes Alexander Gustafsson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Gustafsson doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Gustafsson breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gustafsson from the side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Gustafsson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexander Gustafsson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Gustafsson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson now.
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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Barnett moves back and takes a deep breath.
Alexander Gustafsson and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Barnett.
Barnett's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Barnett moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Unknown
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Gustafsson is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Gustafsson is tripped to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Barnett is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alexander Gustafsson's arm and tries an armbar!
Gustafsson holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Gustafsson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barnett's chin
Barnett is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Barnett is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Alexander Gustafsson and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Gustafsson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Barnett
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gustafsson misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Barnett tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Gustafsson
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Gustafsson
Josh Barnett hooks Gustafsson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexander Gustafsson manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Barnett
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/37 (57%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 993 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 4/12 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 23/25 (92%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 993 s