Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2012 5:12:54 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez! Cain Velasquez! This is what the people are chanting here.
Cain Velasquez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Barnett glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cain Velasquez and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Velasquez 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.
Barnett struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Barnett face and hooks Barnett leg
Josh Barnett is on his back after that trip
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Cain Velasquez hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Barnett
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Josh Barnett sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Barnett is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barnett is holding Cain Velasquez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez creates enough space to control Josh Barnett's leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to close the guard.
Velasquez put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
Velasquez ties him up.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Barnett is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Barnett's abdomen
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Cain Velasquez
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Barnett
Velasquez fails to take Barnett down and both man are still clinching
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Cain Velasquez slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 full mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Velasquez's moves.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez launches a kick
but Josh Barnett avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left cheek
Barnett steps backwards away from Cain Velasquez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Velasquez 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.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett gets hold of a leg and trips Velasquez to the mat!
Crushing shot to Velasquez's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Cain Velasquez to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Velasquez holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett hovers above Velasquez
Cain Velasquez stops him from throwing strikes.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett throws down elbows...
Velasquez is not making himself an easy target.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Barnett is in closed guard... Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Velasquez leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
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 Velasquez's moves.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Barnett pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Velasquez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Velasquez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
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Round 3
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Cain Velasquez paws at Barnett.
Barnett answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A left hook from Barnett
falls short.
Cain Velasquez and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cain Velasquez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Great move by Velasquez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Josh Barnett is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Cain Velasquez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Josh Barnett's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barnett launches a stiff jab!
Velasquez ducks that one.
Barnett is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Barnett moves back and takes a deep breath.
Barnett goes to the body...
He punishes Velasquez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Velasquez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Barnett has reasons to be worried.
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 Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Cain Velasquez to open his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett pushes Cain Velasquez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Cain Velasquez struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Velasquez is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
Velasquez ties him up.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Cain Velasquez.
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 9: 28
Winner is Cain Velasquez by Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 35/46 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/17 (12%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 583 s
People at St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) will not regret paying for this ticket. Velasquez's awesome performance was worth the money.
Barnett had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia).
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Cain Velasquez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Barnett glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cain Velasquez and Josh Barnett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Velasquez 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.
Barnett struggles and launches a few punches to Velasquez's head
Those punches are hitting! Velasquez covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez hammers Barnett face and hooks Barnett leg
Josh Barnett is on his back after that trip
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez looks to be in very good shape.
Velasquez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Cain Velasquez hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Barnett
Cain Velasquez tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Cain Velasquez passes momentarily but Josh Barnett sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Barnett is connecting with a few punches
Velasquez's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Velasquez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Cain Velasquez
Velasquez counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barnett is holding Cain Velasquez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Velasquez creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Cain Velasquez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cain Velasquez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Barnett's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez creates enough space to control Josh Barnett's leg.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to close the guard.
Velasquez put Josh Barnett in closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
Velasquez ties him up.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Barnett is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Cain Velasquez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cain Velasquez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Barnett's abdomen
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Cain Velasquez
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cain Velasquez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Barnett
Velasquez fails to take Barnett down and both man are still clinching
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Cain Velasquez slips his head out and ends up in Josh Barnett's guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Barnett
Velasquez is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 full mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Velasquez's moves.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Velasquez launches a kick
but Josh Barnett avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Left cheek
Barnett steps backwards away from Cain Velasquez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Velasquez 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.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett gets hold of a leg and trips Velasquez to the mat!
Crushing shot to Velasquez's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Cain Velasquez to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Velasquez holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett hovers above Velasquez
Cain Velasquez stops him from throwing strikes.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett throws down elbows...
Velasquez is not making himself an easy target.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Barnett is in closed guard... Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Velasquez leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
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 Velasquez's moves.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Barnett pushes Cain Velasquez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Velasquez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Velasquez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
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Round 3
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Cain Velasquez paws at Barnett.
Barnett answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A left hook from Barnett
falls short.
Cain Velasquez and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cain Velasquez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Great move by Velasquez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Velasquez and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Velasquez steps for a throw
Josh Barnett is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Velasquez uses his strength to keep Velasquez at a disadvantage
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Cain Velasquez looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Cain Velasquez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Cain Velasquez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Velasquez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez leans back...
He clobbers Josh Barnett's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett tries to stand up!
Velasquez doesn't allow him!
Cain Velasquez is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cain Velasquez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cain Velasquez!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barnett launches a stiff jab!
Velasquez ducks that one.
Barnett is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Barnett moves back and takes a deep breath.
Barnett goes to the body...
He punishes Velasquez's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Velasquez
Velasquez wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Cain Velasquez
Good shot! Barnett has reasons to be worried.
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 Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Cain Velasquez to open his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett pushes Cain Velasquez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Cain Velasquez struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Velasquez is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
Velasquez ties him up.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Velasquez 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 Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Cain Velasquez.
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Cain Velasquez 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 9: 28
Winner is Cain Velasquez by Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 35/46 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/17 (12%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 583 s
People at St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia) will not regret paying for this ticket. Velasquez's awesome performance was worth the money.
Barnett had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at St. Petersburg Arena (St. Petersburg, Russia).
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!