Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2013 16:24:18 GMT -5
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stephan Bonnar looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Josh Barnett is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bonnar dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Barnett from the ground!
Middle kick from Bonnar.
Barnett receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Bonnar moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Barnett tries a middle kick
Stephan Bonnar blocks and steps away.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Bonnar struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Josh Barnett paws at Bonnar.
Bonnar answers with solid punches!
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bonnar hyper-extended his leg
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Bonnar open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Barnett misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stephan Bonnar 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 Bonnar
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bonnar uses his forearms to block the impact!
Barnett misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett launches a barrage of elbows over Bonnar's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bonnar doesn't fight back!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bonnar's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Stephan Bonnar cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Barnett
Bonnar is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bonnar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Bonnar is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Bonnar blocks that. He made it look easy!
Some nice shots from Stephan Bonnar
that stun Barnett.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Stephan Bonnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Josh Barnett.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Bonnar
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Bonnar open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Bonnar is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Stephan Bonnar gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barnett spins out, but Stephan Bonnar was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barnett is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar swings...
hard impact to Barnett's face!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar charges at Barnett throwing flurries left and right.
Josh Barnett gets out of the way.
Bonnar misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Stephan Bonnar put Barnett in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar 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 closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bonnar suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Barnett can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stephan Bonnar!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stephan Bonnar sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barnett's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barnett tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stephan Bonnar and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Bonnar and it cost him top position.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
Barnett's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Bonnar secures the lock while Josh Barnett refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (Armbar) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Bonnar back to form. Barnett back to bum. (no troll intended, I just like alliteration.)
Stephan Bonnar looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Josh Barnett is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Bonnar dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Barnett from the ground!
Middle kick from Bonnar.
Barnett receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Bonnar decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Bonnar moves back and takes a deep breath.
Josh Barnett tries a middle kick
Stephan Bonnar blocks and steps away.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Bonnar struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Josh Barnett paws at Bonnar.
Bonnar answers with solid punches!
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Bonnar hyper-extended his leg
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Bonnar open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stephan Bonnar pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Barnett misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephan Bonnar tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stephan Bonnar 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 Bonnar
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bonnar uses his forearms to block the impact!
Barnett misses a step and Stephan Bonnar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bonnar switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett launches a barrage of elbows over Bonnar's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bonnar doesn't fight back!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bonnar's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Stephan Bonnar cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Barnett
Bonnar is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Stephan Bonnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bonnar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Bonnar is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Bonnar blocks that. He made it look easy!
Some nice shots from Stephan Bonnar
that stun Barnett.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stephan Bonnar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Stephan Bonnar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Josh Barnett.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bonnar goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Barnett's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Bonnar
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Bonnar open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Bonnar
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Bonnar is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Stephan Bonnar gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barnett spins out, but Stephan Bonnar was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barnett is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Dean Smith Center (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar swings...
hard impact to Barnett's face!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar charges at Barnett throwing flurries left and right.
Josh Barnett gets out of the way.
Bonnar misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett is holding Stephan Bonnar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephan Bonnar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to show some ground skills
Stephan Bonnar put Barnett in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar 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 half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar 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 closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bonnar tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Good looking punches from Stephan Bonnar on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bonnar suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Barnett can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stephan Bonnar!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Bonnar
Barnett is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stephan Bonnar sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barnett's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barnett tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stephan Bonnar and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Bonnar and it cost him top position.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Stephan Bonnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
Barnett's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Bonnar secures the lock while Josh Barnett refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by Submission (Armbar) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Bonnar back to form. Barnett back to bum. (no troll intended, I just like alliteration.)