Post by The Sandmen on Jul 5, 2017 20:45:18 GMT -5
Anderson Silva looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Josh Barnett 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Barnett is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Barnett.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Barnett into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Anderson
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Anderson
Barnett is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Anderson is smart enough to block that one.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what Anderson's cornermen are shouting. Josh Barnett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Barnett tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Anderson
Barnett is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barnett measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Barnett.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Barnett, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson 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 has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Barnett is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Barnett, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Josh Barnett's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Josh Barnett frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Barnett is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Josh Barnett's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Josh Barnett pushes up and slides Anderson Silva's arm over his chin.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barnett stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right eye
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett fakes a move and moves laterally.
Barnett and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Barnett is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Barnett's chin! That stops Barnett in his tracks!
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Barnett blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Barnett's legs repeatedly.
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Josh Barnett's ribs!
Josh Barnett's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson charge towards Josh Barnett with a flying knee
Josh Barnett got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Anderson Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Anderson dodges that
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Barnett stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Barnett is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Barnett studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Barnett stumbles backwards after that one!
Barnett is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Barnett's legs repeatedly.
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Barnett hyper-extended his leg
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Josh Barnett who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anderson Silva is punishing Barnett! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Barnett has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Josh Barnett fakes a move and moves laterally.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 3
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Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Josh Barnett! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Barnett stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Barnett is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Barnett to get back to his feet.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Barnett
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Barnett closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Josh Barnett
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Barnett
Anderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Anderson Silva is in Barnett open guard now
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Barnett
Anderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson 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!
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Barnett
Anderson sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Anderson Silva is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Anderson Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Thats a joint Hyper-extension you don't want, Josh Barnett has broken his left arm,this fight is over
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Injury - Broken arm) at 3:35 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 15/15 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/12 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
I mean....but at the same time....
Josh Barnett
Amiright?
(Sorry. Too soon?)
Josh Barnett 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Barnett is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
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Anderson Silva and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid kick to the leg from Anderson Silva
that visibly pains Barnett.
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Anderson Silva takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva slightly pushes Barnett into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Anderson
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Anderson
Barnett is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Anderson Silva pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Anderson is smart enough to block that one.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Anderson
Stand up! This is what Anderson's cornermen are shouting. Josh Barnett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Barnett tries to improve position.
Anderson adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Anderson
Barnett is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Barnett measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Anderson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Anderson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Barnett.
Nicely done! Anderson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Barnett, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson 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 has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Barnett is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Barnett, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Anderson moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson Silva throws his leg over Josh Barnett's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Anderson Silva's rear naked choke attempt!
Josh Barnett frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Anderson Silva and ends up on top!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Barnett is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Anderson Silva slides his arm under Josh Barnett's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Josh Barnett pushes up and slides Anderson Silva's arm over his chin.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Anderson throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Barnett stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right eye
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Anderson Silva has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett fakes a move and moves laterally.
Barnett and Anderson circle around the center of the cage.
Barnett is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Barnett's chin! That stops Barnett in his tracks!
Anderson Silva tries a middle kick
Barnett blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Barnett's legs repeatedly.
As the fight continues it seems that Anderson Silva is taking the best of the fight.
Anderson Silva moves forward looking for some grappling action
Anderson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett stumbles backwards but Anderson Silva chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Josh Barnett's ribs!
Josh Barnett's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson charge towards Josh Barnett with a flying knee
Josh Barnett got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Anderson Silva with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Anderson dodges that
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Anderson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Barnett stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Barnett is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Anderson Silva away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Barnett studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good front kick from Anderson!
Barnett stumbles backwards after that one!
Barnett is holding Anderson Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Anderson fires low kicks
punishing Barnett's legs repeatedly.
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Barnett hyper-extended his leg
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Josh Barnett who almost cannot stand!
One after another Anderson Silva is punishing Barnett! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Barnett has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Josh Barnett fakes a move and moves laterally.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Anderson Silva.
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Round 3
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Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Anderson Silva!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Anderson Silva fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Josh Barnett! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Barnett stumbles backwards staggered and Anderson Silva launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Barnett is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Anderson is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Barnett to get back to his feet.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Anderson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Barnett
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Barnett closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Josh Barnett
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Anderson goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Anderson Silva, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anderson Silva. 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anderson Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Barnett
Anderson struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Anderson Silva is in Barnett open guard now
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anderson Silva pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Anderson jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Anderson Silva is able to get half guard here.
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Barnett
Anderson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson 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!
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Barnett
Anderson sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Anderson Silva is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Anderson Silva takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Thats a joint Hyper-extension you don't want, Josh Barnett has broken his left arm,this fight is over
Winner is Anderson Silva by TKO (Injury - Broken arm) at 3:35 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 17/21 (81%)
Kicks 15/15 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/12 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
I mean....but at the same time....
Amiright?
(Sorry. Too soon?)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!