Post by The Sandmen on Oct 23, 2015 11:17:49 GMT -5
Tim Sylvia glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sylvia and Barnett move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Barnett is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sylvia Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Tim Sylvia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Tim Sylvia and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett isolates Tim Sylvia's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Tim Sylvia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Barnett
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Barnett has a small cut in his Nose
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Barnett
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Sylvia doesn't allow him!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tim Sylvia 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.
John McCarthy 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sylvia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Sylvia is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sylvia's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Tim Sylvia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett sits high on Tim Sylvia's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sylvia's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sylvia tries to roll out. He's too quick for Josh Barnett and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Barnett and it cost him top position.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia 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 full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Sylvia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett catch Tim Sylvia's left arm and tries a kimura
Tim Sylvia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Tim Sylvia gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Sylvia open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Sylvia doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Barnett leans back...
Sylvia eyes him warily.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Stand up! This is what Sylvia's cornermen are shouting. Josh Barnett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Josh Barnett tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Stand up! This is what Sylvia's cornermen are shouting. Josh Barnett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sylvia from the side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
rocks Barnett!
Barnett has a small cut in his Right eye
Barnett throws a low kick
Tim Sylvia blocks.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Barnett to try and defend better.
Solid kick to the leg from Tim Sylvia
Barnett checks it.
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sylvia blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Barnett with a right hand.
Barnett steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
Barnett manages to move aside
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter Sylvia's moves on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
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 Sylvia
Josh Barnett moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett viciously slams hammer blows to Sylvia's face!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tim Sylvia is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sylvia dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Sylvia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Barnett with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sylvia's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sylvia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sylvia's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Tim Sylvia and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tim Sylvia
Solid shots!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett hooks Sylvia's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tim Sylvia manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
They could take their toll on Sylvia.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Inside leg kick from Sylvia
that lands on Josh Barnett's leg.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Tim Sylvia closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sylvia breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett isolates Tim Sylvia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Tim Sylvia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Tim Sylvia to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Tim Sylvia pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Josh Barnett throws his leg over Tim Sylvia's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Josh Barnett's rear naked choke attempt!
Tim Sylvia frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Josh Barnett and ends up on top!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Sylvia is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Tim Sylvia is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tim Sylvia's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Sylvia holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sylvia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Tim Sylvia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sylvia is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Tim Sylvia pushes up and slides Josh Barnett's arm over his chin.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Tim Sylvia 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.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sylvia.
Nicely done! Barnett now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia 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 in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia 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 Sylvia with two hooks in
Barnett tries to open up Tim Sylvia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sylvia in the side of the head
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia 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 Sylvia with two hooks in
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Sylvia struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Barnett secures the lock while Tim Sylvia refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:42 Round 3
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/25 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 26/31 (84%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
This fight was one of ManMMA's biggest, most obvious fights-of-style I've seen. Tim Sylvia was clearly trying to keep in standing, and dominated there. Josh was clearly trying to get to the ground and keep it there, and dominated when he was there. In the end, Tim was no match for Josh's subs and Josh subbed. Also, Josh was a borderline embarassment standing, and he should not stand, especially with Tim Sylvia.
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sylvia and Barnett move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Tim Sylvia jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Tim Sylvia runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Barnett is holding Tim Sylvia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tim Sylvia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sylvia Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Tim Sylvia takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett looks to be in very good shape.
Josh Barnett tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Tim Sylvia and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett isolates Tim Sylvia's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Tim Sylvia manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Barnett
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Barnett has a small cut in his Nose
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Barnett
Sylvia launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Barnett's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Sylvia
He succeeds!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
Sylvia doesn't allow him!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tim Sylvia 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.
John McCarthy 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sylvia won't budge, forcing Barnett to pull guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sylvia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Sylvia is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sylvia's being punished here!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Tim Sylvia efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett sits high on Tim Sylvia's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sylvia's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sylvia tries to roll out. He's too quick for Josh Barnett and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Barnett and it cost him top position.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Sylvia 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 full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
Sylvia breaks the lock showing some skills...
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett catch Tim Sylvia's left arm and tries a kimura
Tim Sylvia holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Sylvia measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Barnett's side.
Barnett ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Tim Sylvia gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett struggles on the ground and tries to break Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett is in Sylvia open guard now
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett pushes Tim Sylvia against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Barnett jumps and tries to free his leg! Sylvia doesn't allow this but Josh Barnett is able to get half guard here.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Barnett leans back...
Sylvia eyes him warily.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Tim Sylvia tries to take advantage...
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Tim Sylvia's guard...
Tim Sylvia has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to open Sylvia's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Josh Barnett. Sylvia is unable to cover himself now!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Stand up! This is what Sylvia's cornermen are shouting. Josh Barnett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Josh Barnett tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Stand up! This is what Sylvia's cornermen are shouting. Josh Barnett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Barnett tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Sylvia from the side mount!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Tim Sylvia
rocks Barnett!
Barnett has a small cut in his Right eye
Barnett throws a low kick
Tim Sylvia blocks.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Tim Sylvia
that forces Barnett to try and defend better.
Solid kick to the leg from Tim Sylvia
Barnett checks it.
Tim Sylvia attempts to cut off Barnett with punches
Barnett avoids getting cornered.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Sylvia blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Sylvia showing excellent timing, blasts Josh Barnett with a right hand.
Barnett steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sylvia clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Barnett throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Tim Sylvia tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Sylvia moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Barnett with a double overhooks!
Superb haymaker by Sylvia
Barnett manages to move aside
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Sylvia is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter Sylvia's moves on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Sylvia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sylvia tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
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 Sylvia
Josh Barnett moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett viciously slams hammer blows to Sylvia's face!
Sylvia has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to move to full guard
Tim Sylvia manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sylvia is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Tim Sylvia. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett steps backwards away from Tim Sylvia. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tim Sylvia is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sylvia.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sylvia dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Barnett decides to launch some tentative punches
Sylvia launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Barnett with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Sylvia's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Tim Sylvia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Barnett is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Barnett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sylvia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sylvia's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to pass Tim Sylvia's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Tim Sylvia regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Tim Sylvia and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Barnett throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tim Sylvia
Solid shots!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett hooks Sylvia's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tim Sylvia manages to kick Barnett away and scrambles on top!
Sylvia is trying to counter now!
Sylvia 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
They could take their toll on Sylvia.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Inside leg kick from Sylvia
that lands on Josh Barnett's leg.
Sylvia looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tremendous strikes from Barnett!
Some big punches are landing!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sylvia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Tim Sylvia 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.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to jump to side mount.
Tim Sylvia closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett looks to mount Tim Sylvia...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sylvia breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett isolates Tim Sylvia's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Tim Sylvia is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Tim Sylvia to his stomach and takes his back!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Tim Sylvia pulls down on Josh Barnett's hand and staves off danger
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Josh Barnett throws his leg over Tim Sylvia's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Josh Barnett's rear naked choke attempt!
Tim Sylvia frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Josh Barnett and ends up on top!
Tim Sylvia is in closed guard over Barnett
Sylvia is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tim Sylvia!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Tim Sylvia
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Tim Sylvia is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sylvia tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Barnett fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tim Sylvia's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Sylvia's eyes...
Sylvia holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Sylvia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Josh Barnett.
Tim Sylvia is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Tim Sylvia doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Barnett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tim Sylvia didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Sylvia
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Tim Sylvia can't prevent his opponent from passing. Barnett looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Sylvia
Barnett delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sylvia is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Tim Sylvia pushes up and slides Josh Barnett's arm over his chin.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia
Barnett tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sylvia! Barnett has one hook in and keeps working!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Sylvia tries to stand up!
Barnett doesn't allow him!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with one hook in
Tim Sylvia 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.
Tim Sylvia gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sylvia.
Nicely done! Barnett now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia 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 in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia 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 Sylvia with two hooks in
Barnett tries to open up Tim Sylvia's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sylvia in the side of the head
Sylvia's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Barnett is in rear mount over Sylvia with two hooks in
Tim Sylvia 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 Sylvia with two hooks in
Josh Barnett slides his arm under Tim Sylvia's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Sylvia struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Sylvia struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Barnett secures the lock while Tim Sylvia refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:42 Round 3
Statistics: Tim Sylvia
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/25 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 26/31 (84%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 617 s
This fight was one of ManMMA's biggest, most obvious fights-of-style I've seen. Tim Sylvia was clearly trying to keep in standing, and dominated there. Josh was clearly trying to get to the ground and keep it there, and dominated when he was there. In the end, Tim was no match for Josh's subs and Josh subbed. Also, Josh was a borderline embarassment standing, and he should not stand, especially with Tim Sylvia.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!