Post by The Sandmen on Nov 14, 2019 13:53:05 GMT -5
Kimbo Slice 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
Kimbo Slice is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Kimbo Slice comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kimbo goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Barnett misses a step and Kimbo Slice sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kimbo Slice 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 open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
0:53 Round 1 and Kimbo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kimbo Slice controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo Slice moves to better his position on the ground...
Kimbo Slice wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Kimbo Slice in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Kimbo Slice is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kimbo Slice is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Barnett's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Kimbo Slice is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo Slice hovers above Barnett
Josh Barnett stops him from throwing strikes.
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Kimbo Slice in his guard.
Kimbo Slice keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kimbo goes down.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo 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 Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Kimbo Slice can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Deep breaths from Kimbo Slice who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kimbo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett rolls him over and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to get his arm under Kimbo Slice's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Kimbo Slice's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Kimbo Slice easily defends the attempt.
Barnett is in rear mount over Kimbo
Kimbo 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.
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Kimbo has given his back to Josh Barnett who is trying to get one hook in!
Kimbo struggles in the ground trying to break Barnett's control
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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Kimbo steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kimbo Slice chases Barnett and launches a few perfect strikes
Barnett ducks backwards and avoids them.
Kimbo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett tries a hook to the body
but Kimbo manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kimbo Slice goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Kimbo seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Josh Barnett paws at Kimbo.
Kimbo swings ineffectively.
Kimbo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kimbo Slice embrace and tries to move away...
Kimbo Slice pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Kimbo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kimbo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Kimbo Slice to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Kimbo is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett tries to improve position.
Kimbo adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Kimbo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett wants nothing of that and pushes Kimbo.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kimbo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kimbo tries to breaks Josh Barnett's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Kimbo launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett pushes away Kimbo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kimbo stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett circles to get the center of the cage
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kimbo Slice's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Kimbo Slice in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo Slice tries to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
deflected by Kimbo.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Kimbo Slice's guard...
Kimbo doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to pass Kimbo Slice's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kimbo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett pushes Kimbo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kimbo rolls and he's now on half guard over Josh Barnett. Nice reversal.
Kimbo Slice is in half guard over Barnett
Kimbo tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Kimbo Slice will have to look for another option here.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Kimbo Slice is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Kimbo Slice postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kimbo Slice is in open guard over Barnett
Kimbo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks Kimbo Slice's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kimbo Slice is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kimbo Slice realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Barnett is holding Kimbo Slice's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kimbo Slice loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Kimbo Slice gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo 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 Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Barnett sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kimbo pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Kimbo Slice is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kimbo is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kimbo Slice!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Kimbo Slice efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kimbo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett isolates Kimbo Slice's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kimbo Slice is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett launches a few fake punches and then turns over himself and gets Kimbo Slice leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Barnett launches a few kicks and the rolls until he is able to break the lock. Barnett and Kimbo Slice stand up. That was close!
Kimbo Slice tries a middle kick
Josh Barnett blocks and steps away.
Kimbo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kimbo Slice didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Kimbo Slice jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kimbo Slice is in closed guard over Barnett
Kimbo is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kimbo Slice!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Kimbo Slice tries to roll 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Kimbo Slice's mind is definitely in the fight, Barnett just got nailed! Kimbo Slice saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barnett is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Kimbo Slice to the body.
Barnett didn't like that.
Kimbo Slice throws an uppercut
Barnett slips it.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kimbo Slice didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Kimbo Slice can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo 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 half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Kimbo Slice.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Kimbo Slice to fight back!
Kimbo Slice isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kimbo's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Kimbo Slice takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Kimbo Slice's guard...
Kimbo Slice has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kimbo Slice pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Kimbo Slice will have to look for another option here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Kimbo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Kimbo Slice.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett tries to free his leg...
Kimbo doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Kimbo's eyes...
That North South Choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Kimbo pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Kimbo Slice is in closed guard over Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Kimbo Slice is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kimbo struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Kimbo continues in closed guard
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kimbo is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kimbo Slice!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett hovers above Kimbo
Good punches to Kimbo's body.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo 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 full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kimbo Slice closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kimbo Slice!
Barnett ducks under...
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kimbo goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice 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 moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kimbo struggles to free himself
Kimbo is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kimbo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Barnett turns out the lights for Kimbo! What an astonishing KO by Barnett!
Winner is Josh Barnett by KO (Elbow) at 3:29 Round 4
Statistics: Kimbo Slice
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/51 (8%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
What a huge upset! Josh Barnett is the winner!
A flash KO. That's how that works.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kimbo Slice is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Kimbo Slice comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kimbo goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Barnett misses a step and Kimbo Slice sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kimbo Slice 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 open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
0:53 Round 1 and Kimbo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kimbo Slice controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo Slice moves to better his position on the ground...
Kimbo Slice wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Kimbo Slice in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Kimbo Slice is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kimbo Slice is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Barnett's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Kimbo Slice is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo Slice hovers above Barnett
Josh Barnett stops him from throwing strikes.
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Kimbo Slice in his guard.
Kimbo Slice keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kimbo goes down.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo 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 Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Kimbo Slice can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Deep breaths from Kimbo Slice who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kimbo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett rolls him over and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to get his arm under Kimbo Slice's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Kimbo Slice's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Kimbo Slice easily defends the attempt.
Barnett is in rear mount over Kimbo
Kimbo 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.
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Kimbo has given his back to Josh Barnett who is trying to get one hook in!
Kimbo struggles in the ground trying to break Barnett's control
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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Kimbo steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kimbo Slice chases Barnett and launches a few perfect strikes
Barnett ducks backwards and avoids them.
Kimbo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett tries a hook to the body
but Kimbo manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Kimbo Slice goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Kimbo seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Josh Barnett paws at Kimbo.
Kimbo swings ineffectively.
Kimbo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kimbo Slice embrace and tries to move away...
Kimbo Slice pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Kimbo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kimbo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Kimbo Slice to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Kimbo is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett tries to improve position.
Kimbo adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Kimbo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett wants nothing of that and pushes Kimbo.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kimbo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kimbo tries to breaks Josh Barnett's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Kimbo launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett pushes away Kimbo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kimbo stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett circles to get the center of the cage
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kimbo Slice's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Kimbo Slice in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo Slice tries to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
deflected by Kimbo.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kimbo clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Kimbo Slice's guard...
Kimbo doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to pass Kimbo Slice's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kimbo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett pushes Kimbo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Kimbo rolls and he's now on half guard over Josh Barnett. Nice reversal.
Kimbo Slice is in half guard over Barnett
Kimbo tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Kimbo Slice will have to look for another option here.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Kimbo Slice is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Kimbo Slice postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kimbo Slice is in open guard over Barnett
Kimbo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks Kimbo Slice's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kimbo Slice is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kimbo Slice realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Barnett is holding Kimbo Slice's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kimbo Slice loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Kimbo Slice gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to mount Kimbo Slice...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo 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 Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Kimbo Slice
Barnett sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Kimbo pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Kimbo Slice is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Kimbo is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kimbo Slice!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Kimbo Slice efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kimbo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett isolates Kimbo Slice's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kimbo Slice is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett launches a few fake punches and then turns over himself and gets Kimbo Slice leg, rolls over and tries a kneebar!
Barnett launches a few kicks and the rolls until he is able to break the lock. Barnett and Kimbo Slice stand up. That was close!
Kimbo Slice tries a middle kick
Josh Barnett blocks and steps away.
Kimbo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kimbo Slice didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo 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.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Kimbo Slice jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kimbo Slice is in closed guard over Barnett
Kimbo is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kimbo Slice!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo Slice tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Kimbo Slice tries to roll 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Kimbo Slice's mind is definitely in the fight, Barnett just got nailed! Kimbo Slice saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barnett is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Kimbo Slice to the body.
Barnett didn't like that.
Kimbo Slice throws an uppercut
Barnett slips it.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kimbo Slice didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Kimbo Slice can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo 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 half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Kimbo Slice.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Kimbo Slice to fight back!
Kimbo Slice isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Kimbo's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Kimbo Slice takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Kimbo Slice's guard...
Kimbo Slice has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kimbo Slice pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Kimbo tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Kimbo Slice will have to look for another option here.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Kimbo Slice's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Kimbo
Barnett is in closed guard... Kimbo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Kimbo Slice is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Kimbo's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Kimbo Slice.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett tries to free his leg...
Kimbo doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Kimbo's eyes...
That North South Choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Kimbo pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Kimbo Slice is in closed guard over Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Kimbo Slice is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kimbo struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Kimbo continues in closed guard
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kimbo is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kimbo Slice!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Josh Barnett hovers above Kimbo
Good punches to Kimbo's body.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo 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 full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Kimbo Slice
Kimbo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kimbo Slice closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kimbo Slice!
Barnett ducks under...
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Kimbo goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo Slice 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 moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Kimbo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kimbo struggles to free himself
Kimbo is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Kimbo
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Kimbo
Kimbo tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kimbo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Barnett turns out the lights for Kimbo! What an astonishing KO by Barnett!
Winner is Josh Barnett by KO (Elbow) at 3:29 Round 4
Statistics: Kimbo Slice
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/51 (8%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 783 s
What a huge upset! Josh Barnett is the winner!
A flash KO. That's how that works.