Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2019 22:14:39 GMT -5
Fedor Emelianenko is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Barnett is taking the best of the fight.
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to improve position.
Fedor adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Fedor Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Fedor loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko postures up and breaks the triangle.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Nice moves from Fedor Emelianenko who positions himself for using his knees on Barnett!
One, two! Look at Josh Barnett's grimace of pain!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko passes momentarily but Josh Barnett regains half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Barnett tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Josh Barnett slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko hooks Barnett's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Fedor away and scrambles on top!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Fedor Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko sits up and gets an arm around Barnett's neck!
Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to improve position.
Fedor adjusts and closes his guard.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Josh Barnett doesn't let Fedor Emelianenko get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Barnett managed to maintain his balances and move away from Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko regains half guard.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Josh Barnett tries a hook to the body
but Fedor manages to dodge it
Solid jabs from Fedor Emelianenko.
Barnett defends.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Josh Barnett looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Fedor now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Barnett and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Fedor's neck!
Fedor pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 3
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Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett 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.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch to Josh Barnett ribs and the tries to trip him
Barnett loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots and grab both of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Josh Barnett managed to pull back his leg from Fedor Emelianenko's grip and move away from him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fedor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko pushes away Barnett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Barnett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fedor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Barnett is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Barnett managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko any adventage in the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barnett leans and gets Fedor Emelianenko's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Barnett with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Josh Barnett blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fedor.
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Round 4
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Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
0:53 Round 4 and Fedor is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor 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.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Fedor Emelianenko is on half 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.
Fedor is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko is holding Josh Barnett's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Fedor Emelianenko! That one hits Fedor Emelianenko left cheek like a hammer!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko is holding Josh Barnett's head and looking for angles...
Josh Barnett covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Barnett 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.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Fedor's neck!
Fedor pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor holds Josh Barnett and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Barnett was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Josh Barnett's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Fedor quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Barnett tries to break the lock slamming Fedor Emelianenko against the mat!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't allow Josh Barnett to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Josh Barnett lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't break the lock and Josh Barnett is running out of time!
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Fedor 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.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor tries to fight back with his feet and Barnett just needs another plan now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Fedor Emelianenko is on half guard!
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Fedor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barnett leans and gets Fedor Emelianenko's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Fedor's neck!
Fedor pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is looking to end this fight with strikes
Barnett anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor launches a couple of fast knees to Josh Barnett's ribs!
Barnett moves on the ground and keeps Fedor Emelianenko's knees at bay with his arms.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Fedor Emelianenko. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Josh Barnett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Fedor tries to use some of his tricky moves but Fedor's is smart enough to counter him.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor tries to end this with a RNC!
Barnett manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barnett sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Fedor closes his legs around Josh Barnett's leg. Barnett is not able to move away now!
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Fedor breaks free.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fedor Emelianenko has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/20 (50%)
GnP strikes 29/61 (48%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1034 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/2 (300%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1034 s
That got close. Neither did too much in the first 3 rounds, but Fedor dominated 4 and 5. I was a bit concerned our clown-judges would fuck this one up, but the more-damage guy got shit done, judge-wise.
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Barnett is taking the best of the fight.
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to improve position.
Fedor adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Fedor Emelianenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Fedor loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Fedor Emelianenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko postures up and breaks the triangle.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fedor blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Nice moves from Fedor Emelianenko who positions himself for using his knees on Barnett!
One, two! Look at Josh Barnett's grimace of pain!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko passes momentarily but Josh Barnett regains half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Barnett tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Josh Barnett slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko hooks Barnett's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Fedor away and scrambles on top!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Fedor Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko sits up and gets an arm around Barnett's neck!
Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett tries to improve position.
Fedor adjusts and closes his guard.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Josh Barnett doesn't let Fedor Emelianenko get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Barnett managed to maintain his balances and move away from Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Crushing shot to Fedor's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko regains half guard.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Josh Barnett tries a hook to the body
but Fedor manages to dodge it
Solid jabs from Fedor Emelianenko.
Barnett defends.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Josh Barnett looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Fedor now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Barnett is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Barnett and Fedor circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Fedor's neck!
Fedor pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 3
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Fedor Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Josh Barnett jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett 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.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a punch to Josh Barnett ribs and the tries to trip him
Barnett loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots and grab both of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Josh Barnett managed to pull back his leg from Fedor Emelianenko's grip and move away from him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Fedor Emelianenko embrace and tries to move away...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Fedor forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fedor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko pushes away Barnett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Barnett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fedor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Fedor trying to keep the fight at striking range
Fedor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Barnett is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Josh Barnett managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to escape from the closed guard
Fedor Emelianenko any adventage in the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barnett leans and gets Fedor Emelianenko's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Barnett with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Josh Barnett blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Fedor to pull guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Josh Barnett looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fedor.
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Round 4
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Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
0:53 Round 4 and Fedor is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Fedor misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor 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.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Barnett struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Fedor Emelianenko is on half 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.
Fedor is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko is holding Josh Barnett's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Fedor Emelianenko! That one hits Fedor Emelianenko left cheek like a hammer!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko is holding Josh Barnett's head and looking for angles...
Josh Barnett covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Barnett 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.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Barnett struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Fedor's neck!
Fedor pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Barnett is able to break the lock.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fedor looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor holds Josh Barnett and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Barnett was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Josh Barnett's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Fedor quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Barnett tries to break the lock slamming Fedor Emelianenko against the mat!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't allow Josh Barnett to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Josh Barnett lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't break the lock and Josh Barnett is running out of time!
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Fedor 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.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor tries to fight back with his feet and Barnett just needs another plan now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Fedor Emelianenko is on half guard!
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Fedor is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Fedor seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Barnett leans and gets Fedor Emelianenko's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Fedor's neck!
Fedor pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fedor Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Barnett is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor is looking to end this fight with strikes
Barnett anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor launches a couple of fast knees to Josh Barnett's ribs!
Barnett moves on the ground and keeps Fedor Emelianenko's knees at bay with his arms.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Fedor Emelianenko. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg
Fedor Emelianenko 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.
Fedor is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Josh Barnett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Barnett
Fedor is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett goes down.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Barnett
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Fedor Emelianenko work his BJJ game.
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Barnett is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Fedor tries to use some of his tricky moves but Fedor's is smart enough to counter him.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor tries to end this with a RNC!
Barnett manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barnett sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Fedor closes his legs around Josh Barnett's leg. Barnett is not able to move away now!
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Fedor's moves.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fedor
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Fedor breaks free.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fedor Emelianenko has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/20 (50%)
GnP strikes 29/61 (48%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1034 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/2 (300%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1034 s
That got close. Neither did too much in the first 3 rounds, but Fedor dominated 4 and 5. I was a bit concerned our clown-judges would fuck this one up, but the more-damage guy got shit done, judge-wise.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!