Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2020 17:05:05 GMT -5
Maurice Smith is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
Barnett launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Smith with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Barnett throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Barnett blocks that.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts Smith in a double underhook!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Maurice Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Maurice Smith pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Maurice Smith doesn't let Josh Barnett get in on his legs.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Smith wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Barnett
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries to breaks Maurice Smith's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Barnett doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Maurice Smith that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Barnett's stops that one with his face! How is Barnett standing?!
Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett hooks Smith's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Maurice Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Smith looks to work from half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Barnett closes his legs around Maurice Smith's leg. Smith is not able to move away now!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Maurice Smith lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Josh Barnett doesn't break the lock and Maurice Smith is running out of time!
Smith blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maurice Smith pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Maurice Smith. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Smith wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Smith
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Smith's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Josh Barnett was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Maurice Smith was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Josh Barnett is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Smith and pushes him away!
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Maurice Smith takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith 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 Smith
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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 Smith
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett tries to improve position.
Smith adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Maurice Smith.
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Smith pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Maurice Smith is on half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Smith tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Maurice Smith will have to look for another option here.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith hovers above Barnett
Josh Barnett stops him from throwing strikes.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett steps backwards away from Maurice Smith. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Maurice Smith and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Maurice Smith manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Maurice Smith sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Maurice Smith can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Maurice Smith and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Maurice Smith is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Barnett's left thigh
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Barnett is locking that leglock...
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Smith has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett hooks Smith's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Maurice Smith sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Maurice Smith.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Smith.
The kick just misses.
Smith misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Josh Barnett
Smith is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Maurice Smith is on half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Maurice Smith's head... Tight guard!
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Maurice Smith cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Maurice Smith looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Barnett
Barnett holds Maurice Smith's arms and blocks the punches!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Smith is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Smith is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks Maurice Smith's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Maurice Smith and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Maurice Smith down and prevents his attempts to escape
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett catch Maurice Smith's right arm and tries a kimura
Maurice Smith holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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A bad move from Josh Barnett
almost puts his head in the path of Smith's kick.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
That kimura from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Smith breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Smith breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Josh Barnett isolates Maurice Smith's right arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Smith struggles to free himself
Maurice Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Smith moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Smith is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Maurice Smith!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Maurice Smith!
Barnett dodges!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Barnett's right thigh
Solid kick to the leg from Maurice Smith
that visibly pains Barnett.
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
Maurice Smith attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Smith pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Smith doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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 Smith
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Smith doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Smith holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Smith won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett hovers above Smith
Good punches to Smith's body.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Smith breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Smith's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Maurice Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Smith's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Maurice Smith 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 Barnett's moves.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Smith's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith looks to be in very good shape.
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Barnett is locking that Kneebar...
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
A punch from Maurice Smith
whizzes past Barnett.
Smith misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Maurice Smith is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Smith struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Smith continues in closed guard
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Smith is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Maurice Smith!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Maurice Smith to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Smith
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Smith! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Smith is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Barnett is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Josh Barnett throws his leg over Maurice Smith's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Josh Barnett's rear naked choke attempt!
Maurice Smith frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Josh Barnett and ends up on top!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Smith blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett pushes Maurice Smith against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maurice Smith struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/36 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 16/18 (89%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Lots of Barnett, but not lots of damage happens.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Smith decides to launch some tentative punches
Barnett launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Smith with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Barnett throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Barnett blocks that.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett tries to grapple
He puts Smith in a double underhook!
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Maurice Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Maurice Smith pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Maurice Smith doesn't let Josh Barnett get in on his legs.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Smith wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith moves forward and holds Barnett
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries to breaks Maurice Smith's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Barnett doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Maurice Smith that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Barnett's stops that one with his face! How is Barnett standing?!
Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett hooks Smith's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Maurice Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Smith looks to work from half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Barnett closes his legs around Maurice Smith's leg. Smith is not able to move away now!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Maurice Smith lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Josh Barnett doesn't break the lock and Maurice Smith is running out of time!
Smith blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maurice Smith pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett rolls and he's now on half guard over Maurice Smith. Nice reversal.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Smith wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Smith
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Smith's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Josh Barnett was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Maurice Smith was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Josh Barnett is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Smith and pushes him away!
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Maurice Smith takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith 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 Smith
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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 Smith
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett tries to improve position.
Smith adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Barnett struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Maurice Smith.
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Smith pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Maurice Smith is on half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Smith tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Maurice Smith will have to look for another option here.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith hovers above Barnett
Josh Barnett stops him from throwing strikes.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett throws up a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett steps backwards away from Maurice Smith. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Maurice Smith and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Maurice Smith manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Maurice Smith sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Maurice Smith can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Maurice Smith and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Maurice Smith is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Barnett's left thigh
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Barnett is locking that leglock...
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Smith has a small cut in his Forehead
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett hooks Smith's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Barnett uses his strength to keep Barnett at a disadvantage
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Maurice Smith sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Barnett is countered by Maurice Smith.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Smith.
The kick just misses.
Smith misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Josh Barnett
Smith is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Maurice Smith is on half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Maurice Smith's head... Tight guard!
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Maurice Smith cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Maurice Smith looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Barnett misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Barnett
Barnett holds Maurice Smith's arms and blocks the punches!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Smith is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Smith is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks Maurice Smith's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Maurice Smith and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Maurice Smith down and prevents his attempts to escape
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett catch Maurice Smith's right arm and tries a kimura
Maurice Smith holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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A bad move from Josh Barnett
almost puts his head in the path of Smith's kick.
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett was tooling Maurice Smith for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Maurice Smith lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
That kimura from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Smith breaks the lock.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Smith breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Josh Barnett isolates Maurice Smith's right arm looking for an armbar...
Punishing hold!
Smith struggles to free himself
Maurice Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Smith moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Smith is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Maurice Smith!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Maurice Smith!
Barnett dodges!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Barnett's right thigh
Solid kick to the leg from Maurice Smith
that visibly pains Barnett.
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
Maurice Smith attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Smith pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Smith doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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 Smith
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Smith doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Smith holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Barnett is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Smith won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett hovers above Smith
Good punches to Smith's body.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Smith breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett works on the ground with his fingers over Smith's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Josh Barnett looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Maurice Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Smith's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Maurice Smith 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 Barnett's moves.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Maurice Smith keeps control and remains in side mount.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Smith's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Smith looks to be in very good shape.
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Barnett is locking that Kneebar...
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
A punch from Maurice Smith
whizzes past Barnett.
Smith misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Maurice Smith is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Smith struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
Barnett doesn't want to free his opponent and Smith continues in closed guard
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Barnett uses his forearms to block the impact!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Smith is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Maurice Smith!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Maurice Smith to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Smith
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Smith! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Smith is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Barnett is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Josh Barnett throws his leg over Maurice Smith's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Josh Barnett's rear naked choke attempt!
Maurice Smith frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Josh Barnett and ends up on top!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Smith blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Barnett's guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Josh Barnett pushes Maurice Smith against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maurice Smith struggles not allowing Josh Barnett improve his position.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Smith
Barnett is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Barnett, but it's close.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/36 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 16/18 (89%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
Lots of Barnett, but not lots of damage happens.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!