Post by The Sandmen on May 12, 2020 21:50:09 GMT -5
Bobby Lashley doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Dan Miragliotta 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
SpongeBob Lashpants grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Bobby Lashley is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
SpongeBob Lashpants is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
SpongeBob Lashpants throws a hook
He fails to land it.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob Lashpants leads with a punch
Josh Barnett evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bobby Lashley jabs at Barnett
hitting his chest.
Bobby Lashley fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Great move by SpongeBob Lashpants who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob Lashpants struggles and launches a few punches to Barnett's head
Those punches are hitting! Barnett covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob Lashpants looks to be in very good shape.
Bobby Lashley shoots and grab Josh Barnett's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
SpongeBob Lashpants scoop up Josh Barnett's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Barnett to the mat
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Blocked by Barnett.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around SpongeBob Lashpants's neck!
SpongeBob Lashpants pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
SpongeBob Lashpants blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
SpongeBob Lashpants is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Barnett's jaw!
Barnett's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bobby Lashley grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bobby Lashley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
SpongeBob Lashpants uses his strength to keep SpongeBob Lashpants at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Bobby Lashley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob Lashpants leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bobby Lashley holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Barnett misses a step and Bobby Lashley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett is in closed guard... SpongeBob Lashpants tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley tries a hook to the body
and hits Barnett ribs hard
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
SpongeBob Lashpants won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. SpongeBob Lashpants spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
SpongeBob Lashpants is too good and managed to back out of danger.
SpongeBob Lashpants climbs to his feet and is standing now.
SpongeBob Lashpants is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Bobby Lashley's head...
It lands flush with Bobby Lashley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Bobby Lashley.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Bobby Lashley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Barnett blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Bobby Lashley was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bobby Lashley is not able to stop SpongeBob Lashpants ground skills and Josh Barnett moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
SpongeBob Lashpants won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett isolates Bobby Lashley's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bobby Lashley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around SpongeBob Lashpants
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Barnett holds Bobby Lashley and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob Lashpants is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 attempts a sweep single...
Bobby Lashley was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Bobby Lashley to fight back!
SpongeBob Lashpants jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bobby Lashley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Bobby Lashley grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Bobby Lashley will have to look for another option here.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Bobby Lashley's head against his chin in the closed guard.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Bobby Lashley slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bobby Lashley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Bobby Lashley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barnett steps forward
SpongeBob Lashpants feints.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bobby Lashley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
SpongeBob Lashpants is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett pushes Bobby Lashley against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! SpongeBob Lashpants doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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SpongeBob Lashpants is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
SpongeBob Lashpants wants nothing of that and pushes Barnett.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull SpongeBob Lashpants into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley 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!
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
SpongeBob Lashpants blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Barnett has a small cut in his Left eye
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through SpongeBob Lashpants's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob Lashpants pulls his arm out of danger.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Bobby Lashley will have to look for another option here.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bobby Lashley cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants 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!
Barnett's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bobby Lashley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Barnett is trying to block them with his hands...
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to open Barnett's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bobby Lashley. Barnett is unable to cover himself now!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Josh Barnett blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob Lashpants is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bobby Lashley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Bobby Lashley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Bobby Lashley 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.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett pushes SpongeBob Lashpants's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! SpongeBob Lashpants is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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!
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
SpongeBob Lashpants creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
SpongeBob Lashpants is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett gets hold of a leg and trips SpongeBob Lashpants to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett is in closed guard... SpongeBob Lashpants tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bobby Lashley.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Bobby Lashley attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Barnett who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants pummels back into position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants doesn't let Barnett get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Barnett is holding Bobby Lashley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Deep breaths from Bobby Lashley who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as SpongeBob Lashpants can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Bobby Lashley to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under SpongeBob Lashpants control.
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Bobby Lashley pushes up and slides Josh Barnett's arm over his chin.
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under SpongeBob Lashpants control.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Dan Miragliotta 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 1:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
SpongeBob Lashpants fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob Lashpants takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bobby Lashley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Bobby Lashley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett is in closed guard... SpongeBob Lashpants 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 SpongeBob Lashpants
Bobby Lashley 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.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
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 SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants 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 half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Deep breaths from Bobby Lashley who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Bobby Lashley to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants 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.
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under SpongeBob Lashpants control.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to end this with a RNC!
SpongeBob Lashpants manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett
Barnett holds Bobby Lashley's arms and blocks the punches!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bobby Lashley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Josh Barnett.
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Round 5
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Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Barnett is holding Bobby Lashley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett tries to open SpongeBob Lashpants's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to cover himself now!
SpongeBob Lashpants's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bobby Lashley shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Bobby Lashley breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Deep breaths from Bobby Lashley who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Bobby Lashley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob Lashpants Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob Lashpants's eyes...
SpongeBob Lashpants struggles to free himself
SpongeBob Lashpants is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Not a desiderable position that SpongeBob Lashpants is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett suddenly holds Bobby Lashley's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob Lashpants's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob Lashpants's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob Lashpants Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
SpongeBob Lashpants Hyper-extended his arm
SpongeBob Lashpants almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Armbar) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 22/94 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 889 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 912 s
Barnett won this late, since SpongeBob had most of the fight goin' his way until it wasn't and he losed.
If I still have Barnett, I meant to upgrade him for this fight, as I always do and forget to get around to. If I don't have him, I have no idea what I was thinking.
Ferocious staredown by Barnett while Dan Miragliotta 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
SpongeBob Lashpants grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Bobby Lashley is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
SpongeBob Lashpants is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Bobby Lashley creates space and allows Josh Barnett to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
SpongeBob Lashpants throws a hook
He fails to land it.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob Lashpants leads with a punch
Josh Barnett evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bobby Lashley jabs at Barnett
hitting his chest.
Bobby Lashley fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Great move by SpongeBob Lashpants who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob Lashpants struggles and launches a few punches to Barnett's head
Those punches are hitting! Barnett covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob Lashpants looks to be in very good shape.
Bobby Lashley shoots and grab Josh Barnett's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
SpongeBob Lashpants scoop up Josh Barnett's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Barnett to the mat
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Blocked by Barnett.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around SpongeBob Lashpants's neck!
SpongeBob Lashpants pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
SpongeBob Lashpants blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
SpongeBob Lashpants is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Barnett's jaw!
Barnett's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bobby Lashley grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bobby Lashley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
SpongeBob Lashpants uses his strength to keep SpongeBob Lashpants at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Barnett's ribs.
Barnett is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Bobby Lashley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley aggressively and repeatedly punches Barnett.
Good job by Barnett blocking and slipping the blows.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
SpongeBob Lashpants leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Bobby Lashley holds Josh Barnett and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Barnett misses a step and Bobby Lashley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett is in closed guard... SpongeBob Lashpants tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley tries a hook to the body
and hits Barnett ribs hard
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
SpongeBob Lashpants won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. SpongeBob Lashpants spins out, but Josh Barnett was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
SpongeBob Lashpants is too good and managed to back out of danger.
SpongeBob Lashpants climbs to his feet and is standing now.
SpongeBob Lashpants is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett launches an up-kick intended for Bobby Lashley's head...
It lands flush with Bobby Lashley's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Bobby Lashley.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Bobby Lashley jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants delivers a few accurate elbows!
Josh Barnett blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Bobby Lashley was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Barnett's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants launches a few weak punches
Barnett blocks them effectively.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bobby Lashley is not able to stop SpongeBob Lashpants ground skills and Josh Barnett moves to side mount!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
SpongeBob Lashpants won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett isolates Bobby Lashley's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bobby Lashley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around SpongeBob Lashpants
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Barnett holds Bobby Lashley and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Barnett is trying to counter now!
SpongeBob Lashpants is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 attempts a sweep single...
Bobby Lashley was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Bobby Lashley to fight back!
SpongeBob Lashpants jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bobby Lashley pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Bobby Lashley grapple with Josh Barnett and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Bobby Lashley will have to look for another option here.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett holds Bobby Lashley's head against his chin in the closed guard.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Bobby Lashley slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bobby Lashley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Bobby Lashley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Barnett steps forward
SpongeBob Lashpants feints.
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bobby Lashley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
SpongeBob Lashpants is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett pushes Bobby Lashley against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! SpongeBob Lashpants doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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SpongeBob Lashpants is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
SpongeBob Lashpants wants nothing of that and pushes Barnett.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull SpongeBob Lashpants into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley 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!
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
SpongeBob Lashpants blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Barnett has a small cut in his Left eye
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through SpongeBob Lashpants's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
SpongeBob Lashpants pulls his arm out of danger.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Barnett blocks a few elbows and now Bobby Lashley will have to look for another option here.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bobby Lashley cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants 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!
Barnett's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bobby Lashley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to open up Barnett with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Barnett is trying to block them with his hands...
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to open Barnett's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Bobby Lashley. Barnett is unable to cover himself now!
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Barnett
SpongeBob Lashpants launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Josh Barnett blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
SpongeBob Lashpants is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Bobby Lashley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bobby Lashley didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett moves on the ground
Barnett cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Bobby Lashley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Bobby Lashley 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.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett pushes SpongeBob Lashpants's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Barnett who is in full mount! SpongeBob Lashpants is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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!
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
SpongeBob Lashpants creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
SpongeBob Lashpants is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett gets hold of a leg and trips SpongeBob Lashpants to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett is in closed guard... SpongeBob Lashpants tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett looks to pass to mount...
Barnett slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bobby Lashley.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Bobby Lashley breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Bobby Lashley attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Barnett who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants pummels back into position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants doesn't let Barnett get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Barnett is holding Bobby Lashley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Deep breaths from Bobby Lashley who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
SpongeBob Lashpants misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as SpongeBob Lashpants can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Bobby Lashley to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under SpongeBob Lashpants control.
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Bobby Lashley pushes up and slides Josh Barnett's arm over his chin.
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under SpongeBob Lashpants control.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Dan Miragliotta 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 1:55 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
SpongeBob Lashpants fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Barnett sprawls and remains on his feet.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
SpongeBob Lashpants takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bobby Lashley is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Bobby Lashley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Barnett is in closed guard... SpongeBob Lashpants 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 SpongeBob Lashpants
Bobby Lashley 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.
Bobby Lashley gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
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 SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants 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 half guard over SpongeBob Lashpants
Josh Barnett tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Deep breaths from Bobby Lashley who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Barnett's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Bobby Lashley to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants 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.
Barnett is in rear mount over SpongeBob Lashpants
SpongeBob Lashpants has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Barnett is unable to move under SpongeBob Lashpants control.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett tries to end this with a RNC!
SpongeBob Lashpants manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett
Barnett holds Bobby Lashley's arms and blocks the punches!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Barnett
Bobby Lashley tries to free his leg
Josh Barnett moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Kim Il-sung Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bobby Lashley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Josh Barnett.
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Round 5
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Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Barnett is holding Bobby Lashley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett tries to open SpongeBob Lashpants's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. SpongeBob Lashpants is unable to cover himself now!
SpongeBob Lashpants's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bobby Lashley shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Bobby Lashley breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
SpongeBob Lashpants tries to escape from the full mount...
Josh Barnett is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Deep breaths from Bobby Lashley who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
Barnett blocks those punches
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Bobby Lashley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob Lashpants Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in SpongeBob Lashpants's eyes...
SpongeBob Lashpants struggles to free himself
SpongeBob Lashpants is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Not a desiderable position that SpongeBob Lashpants is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett suddenly holds Bobby Lashley's arm and tries an armbar!
SpongeBob Lashpants's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
SpongeBob Lashpants's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
SpongeBob Lashpants Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
SpongeBob Lashpants Hyper-extended his arm
SpongeBob Lashpants almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Armbar) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 22/94 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 889 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 912 s
Barnett won this late, since SpongeBob had most of the fight goin' his way until it wasn't and he losed.
If I still have Barnett, I meant to upgrade him for this fight, as I always do and forget to get around to. If I don't have him, I have no idea what I was thinking.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!