Post by The Sandmen on Jun 28, 2016 8:52:51 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Bobby Lashley looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Barnett is holding Bobby Lashley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Lashley who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Bobby Lashley to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Lashley is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Lashley
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Bobby Lashley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bobby Lashley cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Barnett's face!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barnett's face with those brutal elbows! Barnett needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lashley spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lashley is too good and managed to back out of 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lashley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bobby Lashley
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bobby Lashley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Lashley
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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 Lashley
Bobby Lashley attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Lashley
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Lashley waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Bobby Lashley is on half guard!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett rolls over himself and stands up while Bobby Lashley rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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.
Lashley is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Barnett is smart enough to block that one.
Bobby Lashley attempts a sweep single...
Bobby Lashley catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lashley.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lashley is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lashley is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Bobby Lashley's arm and tries an armbar!
Lashley holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lashley's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Barnett and Lashley circle around the center of the cage.
Bobby Lashley and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bobby Lashley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Barnett's ribs
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley leans back...
He clobbers Josh Barnett's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Nose
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lashley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lashley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley 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
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Lashley
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Lashley gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to free his leg
Bobby Lashley uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Lashley in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Bobby Lashley caliber.
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
This round is maybe for Bobby Lashley, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bobby Lashley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Crushing shot to Lashley's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Lashley
Lashley 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 Lashley
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 Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
That punishment by Bobby Lashley has left Barnett staggered! Bobby Lashley should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Lashley
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Not a desiderable position that Lashley is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bobby Lashley tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Bobby Lashley slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Barnett misses a step and Bobby Lashley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bobby Lashley 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 side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Bobby Lashley 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Barnett's face!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Lashley's moves.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lashley who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Barnett's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Lashley knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Josh Barnett is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bobby Lashley!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Bobby Lashley positions himself and tries to finish this!
Bobby Lashley storms Josh Barnett's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Josh Barnett to defend himself!
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left eye
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bobby Lashley!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Lashley tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! Lashley has one hook in and keeps working!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Nose
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Josh Barnett uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
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.
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Bobby Lashley caliber.
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lashley pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Barnett misses a step and Bobby Lashley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lashley fires a barrage of punches at Barnett's head!
This is bad! Lashley is just pounding on Josh Barnett's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
That punishment by Bobby Lashley has left Barnett staggered! Bobby Lashley should try push forward now and finish this!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Josh Barnett is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Bobby Lashley turns out the lights for Barnett! What an astonishing KO by Lashley!
Barnett's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Barnett has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Bobby Lashley by KO (GnP) at 0:59 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 765 s
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 82/101 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 765 s
SpongeBob used his power wrestling to dominate Joshy here. Joshy needs fine-tuning.
Bobby Lashley looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Barnett is holding Bobby Lashley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Lashley who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to take Bobby Lashley to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Lashley is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Lashley
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Bobby Lashley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bobby Lashley cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Barnett's face!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barnett's face with those brutal elbows! Barnett needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lashley spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lashley is too good and managed to back out of 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Lashley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bobby Lashley
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bobby Lashley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Lashley
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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 Lashley
Bobby Lashley attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Lashley
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Lashley waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Bobby Lashley is on half guard!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett rolls over himself and stands up while Bobby Lashley rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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.
Lashley is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Barnett is smart enough to block that one.
Bobby Lashley attempts a sweep single...
Bobby Lashley catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lashley.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lashley is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lashley is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Bobby Lashley's arm and tries an armbar!
Lashley holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lashley's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Barnett and Lashley circle around the center of the cage.
Bobby Lashley and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Bobby Lashley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Barnett's ribs
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley leans back...
He clobbers Josh Barnett's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Nose
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lashley blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lashley's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley 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
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Lashley
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Lashley gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Bobby Lashley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to free his leg
Bobby Lashley uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Lashley in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Bobby Lashley caliber.
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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.
This round is maybe for Bobby Lashley, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bobby Lashley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Crushing shot to Lashley's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Lashley
Lashley 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 Lashley
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 Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
That punishment by Bobby Lashley has left Barnett staggered! Bobby Lashley should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Lashley
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Not a desiderable position that Lashley is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bobby Lashley tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Bobby Lashley slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Barnett misses a step and Bobby Lashley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bobby Lashley 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 side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Bobby Lashley 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Barnett's face!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Lashley tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Lashley doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Lashley's moves.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lashley who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Bobby Lashley in his guard...
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Barnett's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Lashley knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Josh Barnett is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bobby Lashley!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Bobby Lashley positions himself and tries to finish this!
Bobby Lashley storms Josh Barnett's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Josh Barnett to defend himself!
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left eye
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bobby Lashley!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett
Lashley tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! Lashley has one hook in and keeps working!
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Nose
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lashley is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Josh Barnett uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
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.
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Bobby Lashley caliber.
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Lashley pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Lashley doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Barnett misses a step and Bobby Lashley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lashley fires a barrage of punches at Barnett's head!
This is bad! Lashley is just pounding on Josh Barnett's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
That punishment by Bobby Lashley has left Barnett staggered! Bobby Lashley should try push forward now and finish this!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Josh Barnett is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Bobby Lashley turns out the lights for Barnett! What an astonishing KO by Lashley!
Barnett's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Barnett has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Bobby Lashley by KO (GnP) at 0:59 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 765 s
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 82/101 (81%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 765 s
SpongeBob used his power wrestling to dominate Joshy here. Joshy needs fine-tuning.