Post by The Sandmen on Dec 20, 2012 15:28:31 GMT -5
Who names their kid Jimmo?
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Ryan Jimmo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Barnett wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Barnett
that visibly pains Jimmo.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett's mind is definitely in the fight, Jimmo just got nailed! Josh Barnett saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Jimmo is going to have a headache after this one.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Jimmo jumps back and jabs
Barnett only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Jimmo jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Ryan Jimmo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jimmo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jimmo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Jimmo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Barnett attempts to cut off Jimmo with punches
Jimmo avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jimmo showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Barnett with a right hand.
Barnett steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Jimmo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett's mind is definitely in the fight, Jimmo just got nailed! Josh Barnett saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Jimmo is going to have a headache after this one.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Barnett is holding Ryan Jimmo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Jimmo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Josh Barnett looks to mount Ryan Jimmo...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Ryan Jimmo
Jimmo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Jimmo
Jimmo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Jimmo
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Jimmo's head!
The punches go wide.
Jimmo is trying to counter now!
Jimmo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Barnett tries to break the lock slamming Ryan Jimmo against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Jimmo loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Jimmo.
Josh Barnett launches a body shot
Jimmo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Nice punches from Ryan Jimmo.
Even nicer blocks from Barnett.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Barnett fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Jimmo
that goes awry.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett is holding Ryan Jimmo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Jimmo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jimmo Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Jimmo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Josh Barnett isolates Ryan Jimmo's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ryan Jimmo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ryan Jimmo is in open guard over Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Jimmo was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
Ryan Jimmo tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jimmo looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Jimmo is in half guard over Barnett
Jimmo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Blocked by Barnett.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Jimmo breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ryan Jimmo. 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.
Some counter punches against Josh Barnett
land while he's on his bicycle.
Ryan Jimmo tries a hook to the body
but Barnett manages to dodge it
Ryan Jimmo gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Jimmo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jimmo tries to take Josh Barnett down... Barnett stumbles backwards and Ryan Jimmo launches a few punches...
Josh Barnett dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jimmo with a double overhooks!
Several good body shots
land on Jimmo.
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Josh Barnett has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Jimmo fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Jimmo has a small cut in his Chin
Ryan Jimmo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Barnett blocks that. He made it look easy!
Nice punches from Ryan Jimmo.
Even nicer blocks from Barnett.
Solid shot from Ryan Jimmo to the body.
Barnett blocks in time.
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
A bad move from Ryan Jimmo
allows Barnett to land a solid head kick.
Josh Barnett and Jimmo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett chases Jimmo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Jimmo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Josh Barnett throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Jimmo's chin! That stops Jimmo in his tracks!
Jimmo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Jimmo has a small cut in his Left eye
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Jimmo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Jimmo
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Jimmo
Barnett is in open guard over Jimmo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jimmo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Jimmo is standing now.
Jimmo is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Ryan Jimmo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Jimmo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Jimmo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Jimmo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Jimmo is tripped to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Jimmo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Ryan Jimmo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Josh Barnett! Jimmo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Josh Barnett by TKO (GnP) at 2:41 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 24/35 (69%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 128 s
Statistics: Ryan Jimmo
Punches 17/38 (45%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 119 s
This was win or be lame for Barnett. It was not an easy fight, but it was one he should, in all theory and historical this-and-that win. But did he? Only the results page will say. (and the above bolded sentence of course - spoilers).
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Ryan Jimmo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Josh Barnett wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Barnett
that visibly pains Jimmo.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett's mind is definitely in the fight, Jimmo just got nailed! Josh Barnett saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Jimmo is going to have a headache after this one.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Jimmo jumps back and jabs
Barnett only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Jimmo jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Ryan Jimmo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jimmo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jimmo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Jimmo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Barnett attempts to cut off Jimmo with punches
Jimmo avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jimmo showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Barnett with a right hand.
Barnett steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Jimmo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett's mind is definitely in the fight, Jimmo just got nailed! Josh Barnett saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Jimmo is going to have a headache after this one.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Barnett is holding Ryan Jimmo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Jimmo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Josh Barnett looks to mount Ryan Jimmo...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Ryan Jimmo
Jimmo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Jimmo
Jimmo launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Jimmo
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Jimmo's head!
The punches go wide.
Jimmo is trying to counter now!
Jimmo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles to free himself
Barnett tries to break the lock slamming Ryan Jimmo against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Jimmo loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Jimmo.
Josh Barnett launches a body shot
Jimmo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Nice punches from Ryan Jimmo.
Even nicer blocks from Barnett.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Barnett fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Jimmo
that goes awry.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett is holding Ryan Jimmo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Jimmo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jimmo Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Jimmo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Jimmo
Josh Barnett isolates Ryan Jimmo's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ryan Jimmo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ryan Jimmo is in open guard over Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Jimmo was not ready to fight a fighter of Josh Barnett caliber.
Ryan Jimmo tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jimmo looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Jimmo is in half guard over Barnett
Jimmo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Blocked by Barnett.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Jimmo breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ryan Jimmo. 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.
Some counter punches against Josh Barnett
land while he's on his bicycle.
Ryan Jimmo tries a hook to the body
but Barnett manages to dodge it
Ryan Jimmo gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Jimmo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jimmo tries to take Josh Barnett down... Barnett stumbles backwards and Ryan Jimmo launches a few punches...
Josh Barnett dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jimmo with a double overhooks!
Several good body shots
land on Jimmo.
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Josh Barnett has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Jimmo fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Jimmo has a small cut in his Chin
Ryan Jimmo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Barnett blocks that. He made it look easy!
Nice punches from Ryan Jimmo.
Even nicer blocks from Barnett.
Solid shot from Ryan Jimmo to the body.
Barnett blocks in time.
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
A bad move from Ryan Jimmo
allows Barnett to land a solid head kick.
Josh Barnett and Jimmo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett chases Jimmo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Jimmo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Josh Barnett throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Jimmo's chin! That stops Jimmo in his tracks!
Jimmo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Jimmo has a small cut in his Left eye
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Jimmo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Jimmo
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Jimmo
Barnett is in open guard over Jimmo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Jimmo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Jimmo is standing now.
Jimmo is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Ryan Jimmo with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Jimmo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Jimmo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Jimmo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Jimmo is tripped to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Jimmo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Ryan Jimmo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Josh Barnett! Jimmo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Josh Barnett by TKO (GnP) at 2:41 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 24/35 (69%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 128 s
Statistics: Ryan Jimmo
Punches 17/38 (45%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 119 s
This was win or be lame for Barnett. It was not an easy fight, but it was one he should, in all theory and historical this-and-that win. But did he? Only the results page will say. (and the above bolded sentence of course - spoilers).