Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2016 12:58:18 GMT -5
Rashad Evans looks very relaxed.
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Barnett sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Low kick by Rashad Evans to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Barnett put Rashad Evans in closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Barnett holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evans Hyper-extended his arm
Barnett is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Rashad Evans lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Josh Barnett doesn't break the lock and Rashad Evans is running out of time!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Evans
Evans 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 tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Rashad Evans sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans pushes away Barnett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Barnett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett is in closed guard... Evans 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 Evans
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
0:33 Round 2 and Barnett is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Barnett.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Barnett's ribs while in the clinch.
Barnett blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Barnett blocks Rashad Evans's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Barnett is taking the best of the fight.
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barnett stops that one with his ribs!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
That hit Evans who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Barnett closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 side mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett rolls him over and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Evans
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Rashad Evans's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Rashad Evans pushes up and slides Josh Barnett's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Evans
Evans 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 is in rear mount over Evans
Josh Barnett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Evans locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Barnett unil he can pull his arm free! Barnett lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Barnett is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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 Evans
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Evans leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Rashad Evans regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 1:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Barnett.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Rashad Evans
mostly hits air.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Evans steps forward
Barnett feints.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rashad Evans shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rashad Evans breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans struggles to free himself
Evans pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Barnett's face!
Barnett's Chin is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Evans's neck!
Evans pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Barnett's face!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Evans throws a lazy kick
Barnett blocks and keeps his distance.
Evans is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Several good body shots
are evaded by Evans.
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett circles around Evans
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Evans hammers Barnett face and hooks Barnett leg
Josh Barnett is on his back after that trip
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Evans
Evans 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.
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Josh Barnett moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett isolates Rashad Evans's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rashad Evans is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Evans open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Rashad Evans and Barnett 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 0:20 in the 5 round
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Josh Barnett closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Barnett blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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...
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Evans's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Evans ducks under...
A punch from Josh Barnett
grazes Evans's left cheek.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Barnett steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Barnett counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Evans is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rashad Evans
well done Evans falls hard on the mat
Barnett is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Barnett moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Rashad Evans 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 open guard over Evans
Barnett is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Split decision
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 10/23 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 21/49 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 893 s
Neither guy could get anything super effective going here. Both were too tough for the other to take over and do anything devastating. Even Steven fight. Could go wither way, though I think locking in 19 submission attempts in 25 minutes is pretty damned impressive.
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rashad Evans and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Barnett sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Rashad Evans runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Low kick by Rashad Evans to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Barnett put Rashad Evans in closed guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
Barnett holds Rashad Evans arms and counters his opponent punches.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evans Hyper-extended his arm
Barnett is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Rashad Evans lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Josh Barnett doesn't break the lock and Rashad Evans is running out of time!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Evans
Evans 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 tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Rashad Evans sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts Evans in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans pushes away Barnett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Barnett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett is in closed guard... Evans 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 Evans
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Evans works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
0:33 Round 2 and Barnett is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Barnett.
Evans is launching some bone breaking punches to Barnett's ribs while in the clinch.
Barnett blocks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Barnett blocks Rashad Evans's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Evans's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett creates enough space to control Rashad Evans's leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Evans blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Barnett is taking the best of the fight.
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barnett stops that one with his ribs!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
That hit Evans who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Barnett closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 side mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett rolls him over and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Evans
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Rashad Evans's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Rashad Evans pushes up and slides Josh Barnett's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Evans
Evans 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 is in rear mount over Evans
Josh Barnett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Evans locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Josh Barnett unil he can pull his arm free! Barnett lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Barnett is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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 Evans
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Evans leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Rashad Evans regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 1:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Barnett
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
deflected by Barnett.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Evans breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Rashad Evans
mostly hits air.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Evans steps forward
Barnett feints.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rashad Evans shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rashad Evans breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans struggles to free himself
Evans pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Barnett's face!
Barnett's Chin is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Evans's neck!
Evans pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans moves to better his position on the ground...
Rashad Evans viciously slams hammer blows to Barnett's face!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Evans throws a lazy kick
Barnett blocks and keeps his distance.
Evans is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Several good body shots
are evaded by Evans.
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Evans pulls his arm out of danger.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett circles around Evans
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Evans hammers Barnett face and hooks Barnett leg
Josh Barnett is on his back after that trip
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Evans
Evans 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.
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Josh Barnett moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Barnett
Evans is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Evans breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett isolates Rashad Evans's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rashad Evans is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Evans put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Evans open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Rashad Evans and Barnett 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 0:20 in the 5 round
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Rashad Evans takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Josh Barnett closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Barnett blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Rashad Evans has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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...
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Evans
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett uses some of his skill by jumping out of Evans's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Josh Barnett looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rashad Evans is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Evans ducks under...
A punch from Josh Barnett
grazes Evans's left cheek.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Barnett steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Barnett counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Evans is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Rashad Evans
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rashad Evans
well done Evans falls hard on the mat
Barnett is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Barnett moves backwards and gestures for Rashad Evans to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rashad Evans is standing now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Rashad Evans 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 open guard over Evans
Barnett is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Split decision
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 10/23 (43%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 21/49 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 893 s
Neither guy could get anything super effective going here. Both were too tough for the other to take over and do anything devastating. Even Steven fight. Could go wither way, though I think locking in 19 submission attempts in 25 minutes is pretty damned impressive.