Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2013 17:27:26 GMT -5
Ryan Bader is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Josh Barnett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Pulverizing punch to Barnett's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Ryan Bader charges at Barnett throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Barnett is rocked!
Barnett moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Darth Bader wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Darth Bader struggles and launches a few punches to Barnett's head
Those punches are hitting! Barnett covers his head!
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Bader postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barnett hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett struggles and launches a few punches to Darth Bader's head
Those punches are hitting! Darth Bader covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Darth Bader hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Darth Bader's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Ryan Bader's groin! Was that unintentional?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Ryan Bader pushes away Barnett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Barnett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Bader
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Ryan Bader.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett charges at Darth Bader throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Darth Bader is rocked!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryan Bader is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Barnett is in closed guard... Darth Bader tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barnett's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett has a small cut in his Forehead
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Ryan Bader gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Darth Bader in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Darth Bader misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Darth Bader's neck!
Darth Bader pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Darth Bader pulls his arm out of danger.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Bader to fight back!
Darth Bader tries to open up Josh Barnett's defense faking a few punches.
Josh Barnett wraps his arms around Darth Bader's arms and counters the punches.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Darth Bader ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ryan Bader and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Ryan Bader
misses its target.
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Darth Bader blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ryan Bader's cheek! Darth Bader stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barnett is standing while Darth Bader is on the ground on his back
Barnett opts to jump inside Darth Bader's guard.
Darth Bader didn't see that coming. Josh Barnett is in open guard over Darth Bader now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Darth Bader
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Darth Bader's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Darth Bader
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Josh Barnett looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Ryan Bader to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Ryan Bader's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Darth Bader's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Rear Naked Choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Barnett is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Ryan Bader pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Ryan Bader is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ryan Bader doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Barnett's moves.
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Darth Bader's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Ryan Bader's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Right cheek
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Darth Bader! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Barnett tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Darth Bader is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Ryan Bader is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (RNC) at 2:51 Round 2
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 292 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Pretty decent fight, but after stuff settled, a bit more Joshy than Darthy. Good to see him on track.
Josh Barnett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Pulverizing punch to Barnett's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Ryan Bader charges at Barnett throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Barnett is rocked!
Barnett moves backwards and Ryan Bader is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Darth Bader wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Darth Bader struggles and launches a few punches to Barnett's head
Those punches are hitting! Barnett covers his head!
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Bader postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barnett hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett struggles and launches a few punches to Darth Bader's head
Those punches are hitting! Darth Bader covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Darth Bader hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Darth Bader's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Ryan Bader's groin! Was that unintentional?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Ryan Bader pushes away Barnett trying to keep the fight at striking range
Barnett doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ryan Bader
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Ryan Bader.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Josh Barnett charges at Darth Bader throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Darth Bader is rocked!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryan Bader is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Barnett into his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Darth Bader is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Barnett is in closed guard... Darth Bader tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Bader in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Ryan Bader a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Barnett's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett has a small cut in his Forehead
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Ryan Bader gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader tries to free his leg
Ryan Bader uses some of his skill by jumping out of Barnett's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Darth Bader in half guard.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Ryan Bader struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Darth Bader misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Darth Bader's neck!
Darth Bader pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Darth Bader pulls his arm out of danger.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Bader to fight back!
Darth Bader tries to open up Josh Barnett's defense faking a few punches.
Josh Barnett wraps his arms around Darth Bader's arms and counters the punches.
Ryan Bader is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Darth Bader's side.
Darth Bader ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Darth Bader's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Darth Bader tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ryan Bader and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Ryan Bader
misses its target.
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Darth Bader blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ryan Bader's cheek! Darth Bader stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barnett is standing while Darth Bader is on the ground on his back
Barnett opts to jump inside Darth Bader's guard.
Darth Bader didn't see that coming. Josh Barnett is in open guard over Darth Bader now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Darth Bader
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Darth Bader's face!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Darth Bader
Barnett moves on the ground
Josh Barnett moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Josh Barnett looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Ryan Bader to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Ryan Bader's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Darth Bader's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Rear Naked Choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Barnett is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Ryan Bader pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Stand up! This is what Barnett's cornermen are shouting. Ryan Bader is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ryan Bader doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Barnett's moves.
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Darth Bader's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Ryan Bader's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Right cheek
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Darth Bader! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Barnett tries to end this with a RNC!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Darth Bader is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Ryan Bader is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (RNC) at 2:51 Round 2
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 292 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Pretty decent fight, but after stuff settled, a bit more Joshy than Darthy. Good to see him on track.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!