Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 10:51:35 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Barnett move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor 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 Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
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 Fedor
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett hooks Fedor's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko any adventage in the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A right hand from Josh Barnett
misses its target.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Fedor Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barnett spins out, but Fedor Emelianenko was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barnett is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Fedor shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor is countered by Josh Barnett.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Josh Barnett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Barnett breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fedor spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fedor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Barnett and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Barnett's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fedor Emelianenko!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fedor throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fedor's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett isolates Fedor Emelianenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Barnett has a small cut in his Mouth
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Fedor's face
Fedor shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab one of Fedor Emelianenko's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Fedor Emelianenko sprawls and remain on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 3
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Fedor is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor Emelianenko controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko slides his arm under Josh Barnett's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Josh Barnett pulls down on Fedor Emelianenko's hand and staves off danger
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett has Fedor controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fedor is unable to move under Barnett control.
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 Fedor's moves.
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Fedor 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 Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Mouth
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Barnett with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barnett's face with his elbows!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Barnett to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Barnett.
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (Elbows) at 2:25 Round 3
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/37 (84%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Fedor with probably his most complete performance to date. Josh proves he has some work to be done.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Fedor and Barnett move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor 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 Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
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 Fedor
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to open Fedor's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. Fedor is unable to cover himself now!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett hooks Fedor's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko any adventage in the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A right hand from Josh Barnett
misses its target.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Fedor Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Deep breaths from Fedor Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barnett spins out, but Fedor Emelianenko was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barnett is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Fedor shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fedor is countered by Josh Barnett.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Josh Barnett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Barnett breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fedor spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fedor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Barnett and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
Fedor Emelianenko 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
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko moves to better his position on the ground...
Fedor Emelianenko viciously slams hammer blows to Barnett's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Fedor Emelianenko!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fedor throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fedor's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett isolates Fedor Emelianenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Barnett has a small cut in his Mouth
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Fedor's face
Fedor shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab one of Fedor Emelianenko's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Fedor Emelianenko sprawls and remain on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett and Fedor engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 3
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Fedor is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor Emelianenko controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko slides his arm under Josh Barnett's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Josh Barnett pulls down on Fedor Emelianenko's hand and staves off danger
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett has Fedor controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fedor is unable to move under Barnett control.
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 Fedor's moves.
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Fedor 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 Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Mouth
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Barnett with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barnett's face with his elbows!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Barnett to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Barnett.
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (Elbows) at 2:25 Round 3
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/37 (84%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 551 s
Fedor with probably his most complete performance to date. Josh proves he has some work to be done.