Post by The Sandmen on Oct 23, 2018 14:49:16 GMT -5
Josh Barnett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Barnett blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Barnett blocks that kick with his leg.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett launches a flurry of punches
Shogun slips out of danger.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Barnett studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett was tooling Shogun Rua for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shogun Rua lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
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.
Shogun avoids a dangerous strike from Barnett
and counters with a solid straight!
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
that stun Barnett.
A punch from Shogun Rua
whizzes past Barnett.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Shogun breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett and Shogun are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
goes awry.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Barnett to the mat
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Barnett to get back to his feet.
Barnett climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Barnett!
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barnett blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Barnett's cheek! Barnett stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is measuring Barnett with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
tags Barnett.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab both of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shogun Rua managed to pull back his leg from Josh Barnett's grip and move away from him
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Shogun Rua is in Barnett open guard now
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett is locking that Triangle Choke...
Shogun struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Barnett tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shogun Rua realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Shogun throws a low kick
Josh Barnett blocks.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
A punch from Josh Barnett
whizzes past Shogun.
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 Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barnett misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shogun is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Josh Barnett
gets blocked by Shogun.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Barnett with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right cheek
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to open up Shogun with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shogun blocks a few elbows and now Josh Barnett will have to look for another option here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett paws at Shogun.
Shogun answers with solid punches!
Barnett's Right eye is beginning to swell
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Shogun creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Barnett pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice low kick from Barnett
Loud pop!
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Barnett just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barnett is going to have a headache after this one.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Shogun Rua to the body.
Barnett blocks in time.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun Rua jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A bunch of leg kicks from Shogun Rua
are blocked by Barnett.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Shogun.
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
Barnett is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Barnett's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett creates enough space to control Shogun Rua's leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Barnett's defense muffles the blows.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Shogun Rua is on half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Shogun Rua will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Shogun Rua will have to look for another option here.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Josh Barnett's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Barnett in the side of the head
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Shogun Rua is able to get half guard here.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun Rua any adventage in the ground.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shogun Rua, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Shogun quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Barnett is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Josh Barnett with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Barnett dodges that
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Barnett is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Barnett and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Low kick by Shogun Rua to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Barnett blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Shogun Rua will have to look for another option here.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Barnett's head!
The punches go wide.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett isolates Shogun Rua's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shogun Rua manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Shogun Rua by Split decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 16/37 (43%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/19 (63%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 32/57 (56%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/75 (28%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Barnett did better than I expected against an elite opponent. We will accept that as a win.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Shogun Rua jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Barnett blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Barnett blocks that kick with his leg.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett launches a flurry of punches
Shogun slips out of danger.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Barnett studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shogun's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett was tooling Shogun Rua for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shogun Rua lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
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.
Shogun avoids a dangerous strike from Barnett
and counters with a solid straight!
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
that stun Barnett.
A punch from Shogun Rua
whizzes past Barnett.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Not a desiderable position that Shogun is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Shogun breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua 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 closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett and Shogun are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shogun Rua holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
goes awry.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shogun Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shogun Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shogun Rua embrace and tries to move away...
Shogun Rua pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Barnett to the mat
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua steps back and allows Barnett to get back to his feet.
Barnett climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Barnett!
Shogun Rua launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barnett blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Barnett's cheek! Barnett stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is measuring Barnett with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Shovel hook by Shogun Rua
tags Barnett.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Great move by Shogun who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab both of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shogun Rua managed to pull back his leg from Josh Barnett's grip and move away from him
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Shogun Rua is in Barnett open guard now
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett is locking that Triangle Choke...
Shogun struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Barnett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Barnett tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to move to full mount
Shogun succeeds
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
They could take their toll on Barnett.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shogun Rua realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Shogun throws a low kick
Josh Barnett blocks.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
A punch from Josh Barnett
whizzes past Shogun.
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 Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shogun Rua doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barnett misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Shogun knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shogun is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Shogun Rua
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Josh Barnett
gets blocked by Shogun.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Barnett with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right cheek
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shogun's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Forehead
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to open up Shogun with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shogun blocks a few elbows and now Josh Barnett will have to look for another option here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett paws at Shogun.
Shogun answers with solid punches!
Barnett's Right eye is beginning to swell
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Shogun creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Barnett pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice low kick from Barnett
Loud pop!
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Barnett just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Barnett is going to have a headache after this one.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Shogun Rua to the body.
Barnett blocks in time.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun Rua jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A bunch of leg kicks from Shogun Rua
are blocked by Barnett.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Shogun.
Brilliant combination from Shogun Rua
Barnett is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun Rua and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Shogun Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Barnett's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett creates enough space to control Shogun Rua's leg.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Shogun Rua manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
Shogun throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Barnett's defense muffles the blows.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Shogun Rua is on half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Shogun Rua will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Shogun Rua will have to look for another option here.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Josh Barnett's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Barnett in the side of the head
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Shogun Rua is able to get half guard here.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun Rua any adventage in the ground.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Shogun Rua uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shogun Rua, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shogun Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Shogun quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Barnett is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Shogun tries to hit Josh Barnett with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Barnett dodges that
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Barnett is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun Rua is on his feet again.
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Barnett and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Low kick by Shogun Rua to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Barnett blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Shogun Rua will have to look for another option here.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Barnett's head!
The punches go wide.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Shogun who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett shoots and grab one of Shogun Rua's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shogun lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Shogun wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett isolates Shogun Rua's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shogun Rua manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Shogun Rua looks to counter!
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Shogun Rua runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Shogun Rua by Split decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 16/37 (43%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/19 (63%)
GnP strikes 1/8 (12%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 818 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 32/57 (56%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 21/75 (28%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Barnett did better than I expected against an elite opponent. We will accept that as a win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!