Post by The Sandmen on Mar 7, 2019 9:14:28 GMT -5
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a low kick.
Barnett blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Stefan Struve ribs and the tries to trip him
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Struve doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to open Struve's guard...
Struve breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Struve 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.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett pushes Stefan Struve against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stefan Struve struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett pushes Stefan Struve against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stefan Struve struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Struve is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Stefan Struve who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett pushes Stefan Struve against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Struve doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Josh Barnett isolates Stefan Struve's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stefan Struve is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett pushes Struve's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! Struve is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Deep breaths from Stefan Struve who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stefan Struve creates enough space to control Josh Barnett's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Struve launches a stiff jab!
Barnett ducks that one.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Josh Barnett
grazes Struve's left cheek.
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 Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Struve is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stefan Struve 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 moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett was tooling Stefan Struve for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Stefan Struve lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Struve open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Stefan Struve
goes nowhere.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Stefan Struve closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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 take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve looks to be in very good shape.
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Barnett climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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 1:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Struve 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.
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Struve breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Struve goes for a low kick..
Barnett avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Struve misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Barnett studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Struve launches a furious low kick!
Barnett blocks.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Barnett is clinching with Struve.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Stefan Struve
Barnett fails to take Struve down and both man are still clinching
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Barnett turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Stefan Struve's left leg...
Barnett is locking that Rolling Kneebar...
Stefan Struve avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Barnett remains on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Barnett checks that kick!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Stefan Struve's head...
Struve leans out of the way.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Struve steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Struve dodges that
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett fights back with his feet, forcing Struve to try something else.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Struve steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Stefan Struve's head...
It lands flush with Stefan Struve's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Struve steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Struve
He is not able to do it
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve moves on the ground
Struve cannot take advantage in the ground
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
Struve struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Struve continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
Struve struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Stefan Struve is in Barnett open guard now
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Stefan Struve improve his position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Josh Barnett's face!
Struve fires low kicks
punishing Barnett's legs repeatedly.
Middle kick from Struve.
The kick just misses.
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Struve.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Stefan Struve is standing now.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Stefan Struve away.
Stefan Struve takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Struve's mid-section, he seems hurt
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Barnett is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Barnett goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Stefan Struve breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Barnett.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Struve is tripped to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve tries to free his leg...
Barnett doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Stefan Struve passes momentarily but Josh Barnett sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to improve position.
Struve adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Struve seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stefan Struve launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett launches a hook to the body
Bang! Struve stops that one with his ribs!
Nice low kick from Struve
but Josh Barnett stops it.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A furious flurry of punches from Stefan Struve
just misses Barnett.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Stefan Struve ribs and the tries to trip him
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Deep breaths from Stefan Struve who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
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.
Middle kick from Struve.
The kick just misses.
Stefan Struve moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Stefan Struve and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Struve is covering himself! Barnett tries to force the situation and Struve clumsily gives his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under Struve control.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Stefan Struve pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under Struve control.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Struve open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to turn away and scramble out. Josh Barnett takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Stefan Struve spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
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 Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Josh Barnett isolates Stefan Struve's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stefan Struve manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 6/16 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 16/17 (94%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1051 s
Shreds. Without finishes.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve moves forward and launches a low kick.
Barnett blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Stefan Struve ribs and the tries to trip him
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Struve doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to open Struve's guard...
Struve breaks the lock and covers himself from Barnett's punches
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Struve 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.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett pushes Stefan Struve against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stefan Struve struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Struve's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett pushes Stefan Struve against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stefan Struve struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Struve is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Stefan Struve looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Stefan Struve who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett pushes Stefan Struve against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Struve doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Josh Barnett isolates Stefan Struve's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stefan Struve is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett pushes Struve's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! Struve is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Deep breaths from Stefan Struve who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll on the ground...
Barnett knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stefan Struve creates enough space to control Josh Barnett's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Struve launches a stiff jab!
Barnett ducks that one.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Josh Barnett
grazes Struve's left cheek.
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 Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Struve is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stefan Struve 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 moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett was tooling Stefan Struve for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Stefan Struve lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Struve open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Stefan Struve
goes nowhere.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Stefan Struve closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki 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 take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve looks to be in very good shape.
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Barnett climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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 1:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Struve 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.
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Struve breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Struve goes for a low kick..
Barnett avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Struve misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Josh Barnett seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Barnett studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Struve launches a furious low kick!
Barnett blocks.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Barnett is clinching with Struve.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Stefan Struve
Barnett fails to take Struve down and both man are still clinching
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Stefan Struve tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Barnett turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Stefan Struve's left leg...
Barnett is locking that Rolling Kneebar...
Stefan Struve avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Barnett remains on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Barnett checks that kick!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Stefan Struve's head...
Struve leans out of the way.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Struve steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Struve dodges that
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett fights back with his feet, forcing Struve to try something else.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Struve steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Stefan Struve's head...
It lands flush with Stefan Struve's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Stefan Struve with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Struve steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Struve
He is not able to do it
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve moves on the ground
Struve cannot take advantage in the ground
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
Struve struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Struve continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
Struve struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Stefan Struve is in Barnett open guard now
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
Barnett shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Stefan Struve a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Stefan Struve improve his position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Struve pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Josh Barnett's face!
Struve fires low kicks
punishing Barnett's legs repeatedly.
Middle kick from Struve.
The kick just misses.
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Struve.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Stefan Struve is standing now.
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Stefan Struve away.
Stefan Struve takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Struve's mid-section, he seems hurt
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Barnett is holding Stefan Struve's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Barnett goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Stefan Struve breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Barnett.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett catches an ankle and Struve is tripped to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve tries to free his leg...
Barnett doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Stefan Struve passes momentarily but Josh Barnett sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to improve position.
Struve adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett tries to escape from the closed guard
Barnett succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Stefan Struve goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Struve seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stefan Struve launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett launches a hook to the body
Bang! Struve stops that one with his ribs!
Nice low kick from Struve
but Josh Barnett stops it.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A furious flurry of punches from Stefan Struve
just misses Barnett.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Stefan Struve ribs and the tries to trip him
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Stefan Struve to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Deep breaths from Stefan Struve who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
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.
Middle kick from Struve.
The kick just misses.
Stefan Struve moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Stefan Struve and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stefan Struve is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Stefan Struve has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Struve is covering himself! Barnett tries to force the situation and Struve clumsily gives his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under Struve control.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Stefan Struve's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Stefan Struve pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Struve
Struve has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under Struve control.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Struve open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to turn away and scramble out. Josh Barnett takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Stefan Struve spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
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 Struve
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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.
Struve clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Josh Barnett isolates Stefan Struve's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stefan Struve manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve tries to improve position.
Barnett adjusts and closes his guard.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to close his guard around Struve
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 6/16 (38%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/14 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 16/17 (94%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1051 s
Shreds. Without finishes.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!