Post by The Sandmen on Dec 29, 2013 21:46:25 GMT -5
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
Mark Hunt looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Barnett and Hunt move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hunt wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Josh Barnett pushes away Hunt trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hunt doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Hunt takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hunt's face!
Hunt's Nose is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hunt is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Mark Hunt tries to take advantage...
Hunt reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett sits over his knees and pushes away Hunt's leg!
Hunt closes his legs around Josh Barnett's leg. Barnett is not able to move away now!
Hunt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mark Hunt 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.
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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Mark Hunt is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett steps forward
Mark Hunt catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Mark Hunt fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Barnett counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Hunt steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mark Hunt fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barnett's chin
Solid low kick from Mark Hunt.
Barnett deflects it.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett is opening up on Hunt and raining down combinations!
Hunt doesn't look worried as he defends.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Right cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett paws at Hunt.
Hunt answers with solid punches!
A high kick from Mark Hunt
glances off Barnett.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Mark Hunt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hunt jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hunt seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries to take Mark Hunt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Hunt is with is back on the ground now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hunt's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Hunt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Josh Barnett tries to pass Mark Hunt's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Josh Barnett hooks Hunt's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mark Hunt manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Hunt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mark Hunt launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barnett blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Barnett's cheek! Barnett stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mark Hunt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Mark Hunt fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Josh Barnett is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hunt and pushes him away!
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Hunt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Deep breaths from Mark Hunt who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to open Hunt's guard...
Hunt breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hunt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Mark Hunt is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mark Hunt hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
Mark Hunt is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mark Hunt rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
Hunt is in rear mount over Barnett
Mark Hunt fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett has Hunt 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 Hunt
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hunt cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Josh Barnett chases Hunt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hunt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Mark Hunt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Hunt's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hunt clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Hunt's guard...
Hunt doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt 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.
Mark Hunt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mark Hunt is in closed guard over Barnett
Hunt has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hunt works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Mark Hunt is in closed guard over Barnett
Mark Hunt is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Mark Hunt gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Hunt's cheek from the guard.
Mark Hunt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Hunt to fight back!
Mark Hunt tries to free his leg
Mark Hunt uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mark Hunt is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Mark Hunt looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Hunt postures up and launches another series of punches!
Barnett pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Mark Hunt's offensive.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hunt steps forward
Josh Barnett catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hunt's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hunt
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Mark Hunt.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hunt jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Barnett sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Hunt tries to grapple
Barnett moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Barnett is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Deep breaths from Mark Hunt who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Hunt's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Mark Hunt's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Mark Hunt moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mark Hunt throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Barnett.
Barnett's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Hunt!
Josh Barnett blocks
Crisp uppercut by Hunt followed by a hard jab
Barnett deflects the blows.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Josh Barnett pushes away Hunt trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hunt stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett circles to get the center of the cage
Mark Hunt moves forward and launches a high kick!
Barnett ducks under.
Mark Hunt moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Hunt moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Mark Hunt
gets blocked by Barnett.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
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 Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Hunt steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hunt 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!
Josh Barnett moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett viciously slams hammer blows to Hunt's face!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett is in open guard over Hunt... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hunt rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Barnett is connecting with a few punches
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hunt steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hunt steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hunt looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Hunt is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
Barnett is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Nice beating Mark Hunt has received.
Mark Hunt attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Mark Hunt manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt 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.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hunt's face with those brutal elbows! Hunt needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hunt has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Barnett's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt 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 Mark Hunt
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Hunt creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Hunt's face
Low kick by Mark Hunt to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hunt from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mark Hunt!
Barnett dodges!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hunt.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Hunt!
Barnett blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett swings...
hard impact to Hunt's face!
Mark Hunt just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Barnett quickly defends.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Hunt!
Barnett ducks under...
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hunt goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Hunt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 half guard over Hunt
Hunt 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.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett pushes Hunt's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! Hunt is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Mark Hunt down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hunt is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Mark Hunt moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Mark Hunt's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Mark Hunt, who is barely covering up!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett launches a barrage of elbows over Hunt's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Hunt doesn't fight back!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hunt from the side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hunt tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mark Hunt...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Hunt's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Mark Hunt's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Mark Hunt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Mark Hunt to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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.
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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Left cheek
Incredible haymaker from Mark Hunt!
It misses by a mile.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett is opening up on Hunt and raining down combinations!
Hunt's corner looks worried!
Mark Hunt closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A right hand from Mark Hunt
misses its target.
Hunt avoids a dangerous strike from Barnett
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hunt blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mark Hunt's cheek! Hunt stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Hunt's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett is standing while Hunt is on the ground on his back
Hunt tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is standing while Hunt is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett creates space and allows Mark Hunt to stand up.
Hunt climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Barnett launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Hunt's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
You can see Hunt's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hunt is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Mark Hunt's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Barnett is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Hunt's face.
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Round 5
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Mark Hunt swings...
...no good.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Mark Hunt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Hunt tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Mark Hunt's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett was tooling Mark Hunt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mark Hunt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to open Hunt's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. Hunt is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Not a desiderable position that Hunt is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hunt is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hunt seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Josh Barnett Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Mark Hunt is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Mark Hunt seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Josh Barnett positions himself and tries to finish this!
Josh Barnett storms Mark Hunt's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Mark Hunt to defend himself!
Hunt's Right eye is beginning to swell
Hunt has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Josh Barnett has left Hunt staggered! Josh Barnett should try push forward now and finish this!
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Hunt has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under Hunt control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett launches a kick
Hunt checks it and keeps distance.
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Mark Hunt paws at Barnett.
Barnett answers with solid punches!
Hunt launches a hook to the body
Josh Barnett moves aside looking for a counter...
Hunt doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Hunt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett pushes Mark Hunt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Hunt doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hunt from the side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
You can see Hunt's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Barnett throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hunt's face with those brutal elbows! Hunt needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hunt's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mark Hunt seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt 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 Mark Hunt
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hunt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mark Hunt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Hunt attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Hunt tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Hunt can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (guillotine) at 4:03 Round 5
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 38/50 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 46/73 (63%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 798 s
Statistics: Mark Hunt
Punches 10/37 (27%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/49 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
A surprisingly good fight. These guys were even early, then Hunt came on with some power punches that send Barnett back some - probably giving Hunt some early rounds. Barnett came back with some wrestling and takedowns late, and did big damage later thoutgh that, recovered well in between the 4th and 5th, and come out to submit in the 5th, succeeding in a good fight. Yay undercard fighters! (Also, Hunt is tough as tits, and probably absorbed about 2xs what a lot of gents in this league could have taken before going down. Probably why Josh submitted him instead of KOing him. )
Mark Hunt looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Barnett and Hunt move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Hunt wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Josh Barnett pushes away Hunt trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hunt doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Hunt takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hunt's face!
Hunt's Nose is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hunt is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Mark Hunt tries to take advantage...
Hunt reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett sits over his knees and pushes away Hunt's leg!
Hunt closes his legs around Josh Barnett's leg. Barnett is not able to move away now!
Hunt tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mark Hunt 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.
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.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Mark Hunt is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett steps forward
Mark Hunt catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Mark Hunt fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Barnett counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Hunt steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mark Hunt fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Barnett's chin
Solid low kick from Mark Hunt.
Barnett deflects it.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett is opening up on Hunt and raining down combinations!
Hunt doesn't look worried as he defends.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Right cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett paws at Hunt.
Hunt answers with solid punches!
A high kick from Mark Hunt
glances off Barnett.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Mark Hunt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hunt jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hunt seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries to take Mark Hunt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Hunt is with is back on the ground now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hunt's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Hunt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Josh Barnett tries to pass Mark Hunt's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Josh Barnett hooks Hunt's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mark Hunt manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Hunt is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mark Hunt launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barnett blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Barnett's cheek! Barnett stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mark Hunt. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Mark Hunt fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Josh Barnett is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hunt and pushes him away!
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mark Hunt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Deep breaths from Mark Hunt who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to open Hunt's guard...
Hunt breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hunt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Mark Hunt is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mark Hunt hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
Mark Hunt is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mark Hunt rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
Hunt is in rear mount over Barnett
Mark Hunt fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett has Hunt 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 Hunt
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hunt cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Josh Barnett chases Hunt and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Hunt steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Mark Hunt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Hunt's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hunt clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Hunt's guard...
Hunt doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt 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.
Mark Hunt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mark Hunt is in closed guard over Barnett
Hunt has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hunt works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Mark Hunt is in closed guard over Barnett
Mark Hunt is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Mark Hunt gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mark Hunt is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Hunt's cheek from the guard.
Mark Hunt uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Mark Hunt to fight back!
Mark Hunt tries to free his leg
Mark Hunt uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mark Hunt is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Mark Hunt looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Hunt postures up and launches another series of punches!
Barnett pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Mark Hunt's offensive.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hunt steps forward
Josh Barnett catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hunt's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hunt
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Mark Hunt.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hunt jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Barnett sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Hunt tries to grapple
Barnett moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Barnett is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Deep breaths from Mark Hunt who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Hunt's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Mark Hunt's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Mark Hunt moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mark Hunt throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Barnett.
Barnett's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Hunt!
Josh Barnett blocks
Crisp uppercut by Hunt followed by a hard jab
Barnett deflects the blows.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Josh Barnett pushes away Hunt trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hunt stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett circles to get the center of the cage
Mark Hunt moves forward and launches a high kick!
Barnett ducks under.
Mark Hunt moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Hunt moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Mark Hunt
gets blocked by Barnett.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
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 Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 Hunt
Hunt steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hunt 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!
Josh Barnett moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett viciously slams hammer blows to Hunt's face!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett is in open guard over Hunt... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hunt rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Barnett is connecting with a few punches
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hunt steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hunt steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hunt looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Hunt is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
Barnett is holding Mark Hunt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mark Hunt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Nice beating Mark Hunt has received.
Mark Hunt attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Mark Hunt manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt 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.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hunt's face with those brutal elbows! Hunt needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hunt has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Barnett's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt 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 Mark Hunt
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Hunt creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Hunt's face
Low kick by Mark Hunt to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hunt from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mark Hunt!
Barnett dodges!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hunt.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Hunt!
Barnett blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett swings...
hard impact to Hunt's face!
Mark Hunt just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Barnett quickly defends.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Hunt!
Barnett ducks under...
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hunt goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Hunt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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 half guard over Hunt
Hunt 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.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett pushes Hunt's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! Hunt is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Mark Hunt down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hunt is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Mark Hunt moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Mark Hunt's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Mark Hunt, who is barely covering up!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett launches a barrage of elbows over Hunt's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Hunt doesn't fight back!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hunt from the side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Hunt tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mark Hunt...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Hunt's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Mark Hunt's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Mark Hunt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Mark Hunt to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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.
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 KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Mark Hunt's Left cheek
Incredible haymaker from Mark Hunt!
It misses by a mile.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett is opening up on Hunt and raining down combinations!
Hunt's corner looks worried!
Mark Hunt closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A right hand from Mark Hunt
misses its target.
Hunt avoids a dangerous strike from Barnett
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Hunt blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Mark Hunt's cheek! Hunt stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Hunt's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett is standing while Hunt is on the ground on his back
Hunt tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is standing while Hunt is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett creates space and allows Mark Hunt to stand up.
Hunt climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Barnett launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Hunt's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
You can see Hunt's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hunt is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Hunt doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Mark Hunt's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Barnett is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Hunt's face.
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Round 5
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Mark Hunt swings...
...no good.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Mark Hunt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Hunt tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Hunt launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Mark Hunt's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Josh Barnett was tooling Mark Hunt for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Mark Hunt lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Barnett is in closed guard... Hunt tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to open Hunt's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. Hunt is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Hunt
Not a desiderable position that Hunt is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hunt is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hunt seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Josh Barnett Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Mark Hunt is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Mark Hunt seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Josh Barnett positions himself and tries to finish this!
Josh Barnett storms Mark Hunt's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Mark Hunt to defend himself!
Hunt's Right eye is beginning to swell
Hunt has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Josh Barnett has left Hunt staggered! Josh Barnett should try push forward now and finish this!
Barnett is in rear mount over Hunt
Hunt has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under Hunt control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in KFC Yum! Center (Louisville, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett launches a kick
Hunt checks it and keeps distance.
Mark Hunt gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Mark Hunt paws at Barnett.
Barnett answers with solid punches!
Hunt launches a hook to the body
Josh Barnett moves aside looking for a counter...
Hunt doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mark Hunt didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett pushes Mark Hunt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Hunt doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Hunt
Mark Hunt 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.
Hunt misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hunt from the side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
You can see Hunt's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Barnett throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hunt's face with those brutal elbows! Hunt needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Hunt's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mark Hunt seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Hunt 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 Mark Hunt
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hunt can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mark Hunt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Hunt attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mark Hunt
Mark Hunt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Hunt tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mark Hunt can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (guillotine) at 4:03 Round 5
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 38/50 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 46/73 (63%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 798 s
Statistics: Mark Hunt
Punches 10/37 (27%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/49 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
A surprisingly good fight. These guys were even early, then Hunt came on with some power punches that send Barnett back some - probably giving Hunt some early rounds. Barnett came back with some wrestling and takedowns late, and did big damage later thoutgh that, recovered well in between the 4th and 5th, and come out to submit in the 5th, succeeding in a good fight. Yay undercard fighters! (Also, Hunt is tough as tits, and probably absorbed about 2xs what a lot of gents in this league could have taken before going down. Probably why Josh submitted him instead of KOing him. )