Post by The Sandmen on Aug 25, 2015 10:52:20 GMT -5
Josh Barnett raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Shogun Rua looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Josh Barnett and Shogun Rua touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Barnett in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Barnett is taking the best of the fight.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Shogun's neck!
Shogun pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Barnett's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua grabs Barnett
Josh Barnett gets thrown to the mat.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua 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.
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett isolates Shogun Rua's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shogun Rua is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shogun Rua, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Barnett leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shogun is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve position.
Shogun adjusts and closes his guard.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun 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 Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun Rua is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Shogun in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shogun Rua cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Barnett's face!
Barnett has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Barnett staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Shogun Rua is able to get half guard here.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shogun Rua cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shogun breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shogun steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Barnett pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Shogun doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Shogun open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shogun Rua and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A left hook from Shogun
grazes the chin of Barnett.
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Chin
Shogun Rua swings...
...no good.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Barnett tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Shogun's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Barnett is locking that kimura...
Shogun struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Shogun breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Shogun's eyes...
Shogun pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Barnett suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shogun blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Shogun Rua's head... Tight guard!
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shogun Rua realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Barnett ducks under.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Barnett throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Barnett counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett launches a body shot
Shogun dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Barnett's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right eye
Josh Barnett tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Josh Barnett
makes Shogun stumble back!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 4
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Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Barnett isolates Shogun Rua's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barnett is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Shogun struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Shogun Rua is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Barnett looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett catch Shogun Rua's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Shogun's arm is bent at an awful angle! Shogun Rua's taps again and again
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (kimura) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 679 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/34 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 665 s
Reasonable fight from both chaps. Rua got off to a solid early start (after Josh had an ineffective takedown session). He took the first part of the fight, then Josh went to submission-city and drained Rua's health, via submission chaining. An improved performance from both chaps, as Josh was upgraded a fair chunk, and Rua is showing signs of being the Shogun who took home the GP MVP again. He'll need some more fights probably to show where his form really lies now, but he's looking better.
Shogun Rua looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Josh Barnett and Shogun Rua touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Barnett in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun doesn't want to free his opponent and Barnett continues in closed guard
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Barnett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Deep breaths from Shogun Rua who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
As the fight continues it seems that Shogun Rua is taking the best of the fight.
Shogun Rua throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Barnett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Barnett is taking the best of the fight.
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Shogun Rua 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Forehead
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua fakes some punches
Barnett ties him up.
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Shogun's neck!
Shogun pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Barnett's head!
The punches go wide.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shogun Rua!
Barnett is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua grabs Barnett
Josh Barnett gets thrown to the mat.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua 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.
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Josh Barnett efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shogun pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett isolates Shogun Rua's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shogun Rua is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shogun Rua, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Barnett leads with a punch
Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shogun is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shogun is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve position.
Shogun adjusts and closes his guard.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun 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 Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun Rua is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Shogun Rua keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Josh Barnett put Shogun in half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shogun Rua cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua moves to better his position on the ground...
Shogun Rua viciously slams hammer blows to Barnett's face!
Barnett has a small cut in his Forehead
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Shogun Rua in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua hovers above Barnett
Good punches to Barnett's body.
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Barnett staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Shogun Rua pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun jumps and tries to free his leg! Barnett doesn't allow this but Shogun Rua is able to get half guard here.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shogun Rua cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Shogun Rua looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shogun breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shogun steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Barnett pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Shogun doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Shogun Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Shogun open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett is in open guard over Shogun... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shogun rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shogun Rua and Barnett engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Barnett is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A left hook from Shogun
grazes the chin of Barnett.
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Chin
Shogun Rua swings...
...no good.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shogun goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Barnett tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Josh Barnett tries a kimura
Shogun's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Barnett is locking that kimura...
Shogun struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Shogun breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Barnett shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Shogun's eyes...
Shogun pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
You can see Barnett's blood making stains in the mat.
Shogun is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Barnett suddenly holds Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Shogun can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Josh Barnett!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shogun blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Shogun Rua pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Barnett wraps his legs while he holds Shogun Rua's head... Tight guard!
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shogun Rua realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 goes with a looping right hand while Shogun Rua jumps back and jabs
Shogun seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Barnett ducks under.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Barnett throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Right cheek
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Barnett
Barnett counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shogun pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Josh Barnett launches a body shot
Shogun dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Barnett's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right eye
Josh Barnett tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shogun has a small cut in his Chin
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Josh Barnett
makes Shogun stumble back!
Shogun's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is a bloody mess!
Josh Barnett and Shogun engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 4
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Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Josh Barnett isolates Shogun Rua's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Barnett is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Shogun struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Shogun Rua is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Josh Barnett's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Barnett looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Barnett doesn't stop bleeding.
Barnett catch Shogun Rua's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Shogun's arm is bent at an awful angle! Shogun Rua's taps again and again
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (kimura) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 679 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 7/17 (41%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/34 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 665 s
Reasonable fight from both chaps. Rua got off to a solid early start (after Josh had an ineffective takedown session). He took the first part of the fight, then Josh went to submission-city and drained Rua's health, via submission chaining. An improved performance from both chaps, as Josh was upgraded a fair chunk, and Rua is showing signs of being the Shogun who took home the GP MVP again. He'll need some more fights probably to show where his form really lies now, but he's looking better.
Shamrock was the only UFC guy, save for Brock, that's been in WWE. lol Are you thinking WCW perhaps? 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!