Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2020 22:29:57 GMT -5
Josh Barnett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Stefan Struve raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Josh Barnett and Stefan Struve touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Struve open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Stefan Struve gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Struve struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Brutal-looking high kick from Stefan Struve!
Barnett dodges!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
A punch from Josh Barnett
whizzes past Struve.
Struve grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Stefan Struve is unable to take him down
Barnett seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Josh Barnett
almost puts his head in the path of Struve's kick.
Shovel hook by Stefan Struve
tags Barnett.
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett hold his own hand and breaks Struve's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett hooks Struve's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stefan Struve manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Barnett misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Struve wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
Struve is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to improve position.
Struve adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Barnett blocks Stefan Struve's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Struve's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Struve launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to turn away and scramble out. Josh Barnett takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Stefan Struve spins out and gets back to his feet.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Struve throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stefan Struve jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Struve can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Stefan Struve jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Barnett.
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Barnett stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Stefan Struve takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stefan Struve work his BJJ game.
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Stefan Struve, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Struve is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Struve is locking that Kimura...
Struve is locking that Kimura...
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Struve's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Josh Barnett hooks Struve's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stefan Struve manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Stefan Struve breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett rolls over himself and stands up while Stefan Struve rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Stefan Struve throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Barnett's chin! That stops Barnett in his tracks!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Struve is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Struve measures the resilience of Barnett's chin with an uppercut while Barnett lands some great crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Struve!
Some big punches are landing!
Struve fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Struve is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter Struve's moves on the ground.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barnett's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barnett tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stefan Struve and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Struve and it cost him top position.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Barnett!
Josh Barnett and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Stefan Struve, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Barnett is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Struve's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Struve doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Stefan Struve uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve goes for an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Barnett's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Barnett in the abdomen
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Struve goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Stefan Struve takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Struve who put distance between them
Solid kick to the leg from Stefan Struve
that visibly pains Barnett.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stefan Struve jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Barnett has a small cut in his Left eye
Struve throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Struve doesn't let Barnett get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Stefan Struve launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Barnett's knee!
Barnett hyper-extended his leg
Barnett moves backwards and Stefan Struve is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Barnett in a double underhook!
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Barnett's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Barnett in the abdomen
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Stefan Struve by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/15 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 933 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 17/19 (89%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 916 s
This one took a bit of a turn. At the end, Struve felt he was losing, so he went in hard, did severe damage, but the bell rang before he got the finish and as a result, he gets the L instead of the W. Could be worse. He could be Otto.
Stefan Struve raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Josh Barnett and Stefan Struve touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Struve open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Stefan Struve gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Stefan Struve
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Struve struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Struve catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Josh Barnett moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Barnett creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Stefan Struve creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Brutal-looking high kick from Stefan Struve!
Barnett dodges!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
A punch from Josh Barnett
whizzes past Struve.
Struve grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Barnett struggles... Stefan Struve is unable to take him down
Barnett seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Struve is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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A bad move from Josh Barnett
almost puts his head in the path of Struve's kick.
Shovel hook by Stefan Struve
tags Barnett.
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett hold his own hand and breaks Struve's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett hooks Struve's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stefan Struve manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Barnett misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
Struve wraps his leg around Josh Barnett leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Struve's eyes...
Struve is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Josh Barnett looks to mount Stefan Struve...
Stefan Struve takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett tries to improve position.
Struve adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Barnett blocks Stefan Struve's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to pass Stefan Struve's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Struve's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Struve launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve tries to turn away and scramble out. Josh Barnett takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Stefan Struve spins out and gets back to his feet.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Struve throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stefan Struve jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Barnett is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Struve can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Stefan Struve's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Stefan Struve jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Struve tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Struve is clinching with Barnett.
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett tries to break the clinch... Stefan Struve launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Barnett stumbles backwards and Stefan Struve shoots an incredible takedown!
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Stefan Struve takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Stefan Struve work his BJJ game.
Struve tries to escape from the closed guard
Struve succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Stefan Struve, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stefan Struve didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Struve is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Struve is locking that Kimura...
Struve is locking that Kimura...
Barnett blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Struve's guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Struve
Josh Barnett hooks Struve's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Stefan Struve manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Stefan Struve breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Struve tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Josh Barnett rolls over himself and stands up while Stefan Struve rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Stefan Struve throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Barnett's chin! That stops Barnett in his tracks!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Struve
Barnett is in open guard over Struve... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Struve rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Struve is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Struve launches a kick to Barnett's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Struve is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
Struve looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Struve measures the resilience of Barnett's chin with an uppercut while Barnett lands some great crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Struve!
Some big punches are landing!
Struve fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Struve is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter Struve's moves on the ground.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Struve looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Struve sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Stefan Struve is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Stefan Struve gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath Barnett's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Barnett tries to roll out. He's too quick for Stefan Struve and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Struve and it cost him top position.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Barnett Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Barnett's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Barnett!
Josh Barnett and Struve engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Stefan Struve, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Barnett is holding Stefan Struve's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stefan Struve loses balance and goes to the ground.
Struve's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Stefan Struve's guard...
Struve doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Struve
Barnett tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Barnett! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Barnett
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg
Stefan Struve uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Struve positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Stefan Struve looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Struve goes for an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Struve wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Barnett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stefan Struve embrace and tries to move away...
Stefan Struve pushes Barnett forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Barnett's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Barnett in the abdomen
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Struve goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Stefan Struve takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Stefan Struve fakes a punch and launches himself over Barnett!
Nice move by Struve who clinches and pushes Barnett against the cage
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Struve doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Struve who put distance between them
Solid kick to the leg from Stefan Struve
that visibly pains Barnett.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stefan Struve jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Barnett has a small cut in his Left eye
Struve throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Stefan Struve is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Struve moves forward looking for some action
Stefan Struve shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Josh Barnett pushes away Struve trying to keep the fight at striking range
Struve doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Barnett was not ready to fight a fighter of Stefan Struve caliber.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Struve doesn't let Barnett get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Stefan Struve launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Barnett's knee!
Barnett hyper-extended his leg
Barnett moves backwards and Stefan Struve is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Barnett in a double underhook!
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Struve is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stefan Struve launches a knee while holding Barnett's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Barnett in the abdomen
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Stefan Struve by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/15 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 933 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 17/19 (89%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 916 s
This one took a bit of a turn. At the end, Struve felt he was losing, so he went in hard, did severe damage, but the bell rang before he got the finish and as a result, he gets the L instead of the W. Could be worse. He could be Otto.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!