Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2018 11:55:35 GMT -5
Alexander Volkov looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexander Volkov fires an unorthodox punch to Barnett's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Alexander Volkov.
Barnett staggers backwards. Volkov wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
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 Volkov
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Volkov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Alexander Volkov tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Alexander Volkov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Barnett covers himself well
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Barnett and Volkov circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Volkov
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to free his leg...
Volkov doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Barnett tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Volkov
Josh Barnett throws his leg over Alexander Volkov's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Josh Barnett's rear naked choke attempt!
Alexander Volkov frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Josh Barnett and ends up on top!
Barnett misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Volkov has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett suddenly holds Alexander Volkov's arm and tries an armbar!
Volkov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Josh Barnett!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Barnett covers himself well
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Alexander Volkov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov regains half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov 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!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett pushes Volkov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Volkov wraps his legs while he holds Josh Barnett's head... Tight guard!
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Herb Dean 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.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Volkov goes down.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Volkov is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Volkov
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander Volkov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
A bunch of leg kicks from Alexander Volkov
are blocked by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Barnett blocks that. It was easy!
Volkov misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Volkov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Volkov's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Barnett is holding Alexander Volkov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Volkov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexander Volkov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Volkov breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Volkov pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Alexander Volkov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett grabs his own foot and slides it underneath Volkov's chin in a gogopata attempt!
That Gogoplata from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Volkov pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Volkov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Barnett is doing a great job covering himself up.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Volkov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Alexander Volkov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett storms over Volkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Barnett doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Volkov's face with his elbows!
Volkov's Mouth is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alexander Volkov's arm and tries an armbar!
Volkov struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Barnett is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Volkov's eyes...
Volkov hold his own hand and breaks Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexander Volkov didn't realize how much danger he was in and is caught! He knows now and quickly taps!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Triangle) at 3:16 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
That's how they get you.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Alexander Volkov fires an unorthodox punch to Barnett's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Alexander Volkov.
Barnett staggers backwards. Volkov wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
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 Volkov
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Volkov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Alexander Volkov tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Alexander Volkov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Barnett covers himself well
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Barnett and Volkov circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Volkov
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to free his leg...
Volkov doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Barnett tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Volkov
Josh Barnett throws his leg over Alexander Volkov's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Josh Barnett's rear naked choke attempt!
Alexander Volkov frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Josh Barnett and ends up on top!
Barnett misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Volkov has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett suddenly holds Alexander Volkov's arm and tries an armbar!
Volkov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Josh Barnett!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Volkov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Barnett covers himself well
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Alexander Volkov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov regains half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov 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!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett pushes Volkov's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Volkov wraps his legs while he holds Josh Barnett's head... Tight guard!
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Herb Dean 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.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Volkov goes down.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Volkov
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Volkov is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Volkov
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander Volkov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
A bunch of leg kicks from Alexander Volkov
are blocked by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Barnett blocks that. It was easy!
Volkov misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Volkov! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Volkov's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Barnett is holding Alexander Volkov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Volkov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexander Volkov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Volkov breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Volkov pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Barnett drills Alexander Volkov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett grabs his own foot and slides it underneath Volkov's chin in a gogopata attempt!
That Gogoplata from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Volkov pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Volkov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Barnett is doing a great job covering himself up.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Barnett
Volkov is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Volkov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Alexander Volkov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett storms over Volkov with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Barnett doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Volkov's face with his elbows!
Volkov's Mouth is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alexander Volkov's arm and tries an armbar!
Volkov struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Barnett is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Volkov's eyes...
Volkov hold his own hand and breaks Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Alexander Volkov in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexander Volkov didn't realize how much danger he was in and is caught! He knows now and quickly taps!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Triangle) at 3:16 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
That's how they get you.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!