Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2015 10:26:34 GMT -5
Bas Rutten doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Barnett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Bas Rutten today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Barnett
El Guapo checks it.
Barnett is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Barnett in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Bas Rutten slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He is not able to do it
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Barnett
El Guapo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Barnett
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
El Guapo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Barnett
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter El Guapo's moves on the ground.
El Guapo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Barnett receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Josh Barnett swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Josh Barnett! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Bas Rutten
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett doesn't let El Guapo get in on his legs.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Josh Barnett's leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
El Guapo is connecting with a few punches
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to El Guapo's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo
Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A bad move from Josh Barnett
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Bas Rutten throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Barnett's chin! That stops Barnett in his tracks!
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
Barnett launches a kick
but Bas Rutten avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bas Rutten has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Barnett is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Barnett in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten sits up and gets an arm around Barnett's neck!
Barnett pushes Bas Rutten back to the ground.
El Guapo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to free his leg...
El Guapo doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg...
El Guapo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bas Rutten looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten 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!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bas Rutten takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
El Guapo is locking that Americana...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
El Guapo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Barnett's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
El Guapo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! El Guapo has one hook in and keeps working!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Barnett has a small cut in his Right cheek
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Bas Rutten throws his leg over Josh Barnett's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Bas Rutten's rear naked choke attempt!
El Guapo is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Josh Barnett frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Bas Rutten and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over El Guapo
Barnett is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Bas Rutten storms over Barnett with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
El Guapo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barnett's face with his elbows!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Bas Rutten throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barnett's face with those brutal elbows! Barnett needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Bas Rutten work his BJJ game.
Bas Rutten slides his arm under Josh Barnett's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Josh Barnett pulls down on Bas Rutten's hand and staves off danger
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Barnett control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Barnett control.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Barnett has given his back to Bas Rutten who is trying to get one hook in!
Bas Rutten has one hook in!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
El Guapo has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Barnett.
Nicely done! El Guapo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Bas Rutten isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Barnett locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Bas Rutten unil he can pull his arm free! El Guapo lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over El Guapo
Barnett tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over El Guapo
Barnett is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
El Guapo catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett moves to shoot
but Bas Rutten delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Chin
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (Injury - Small cut Chin) at 4:51 Round 2
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 26/32 (81%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Better fight then it seemed, and more back and forth then it seemed. Good fight, bad finish.
Josh Barnett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Bas Rutten today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid kick to the leg from Josh Barnett
El Guapo checks it.
Barnett is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Deep breaths from Bas Rutten who tries a hammer punch to Barnett's ribs.
That hit Barnett who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Barnett in half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Barnett pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Bas Rutten slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett measures the resilience of El Guapo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
El Guapo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He is not able to do it
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Barnett
El Guapo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Barnett
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten isolates Josh Barnett's left arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Barnett manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
El Guapo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Barnett
El Guapo is moving on the ground...
Barnett tries to counter El Guapo's moves on the ground.
El Guapo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Barnett receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Josh Barnett swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Josh Barnett! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Bas Rutten
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Barnett doesn't let El Guapo get in on his legs.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Inside leg kick from El Guapo
that lands on Josh Barnett's leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
El Guapo is connecting with a few punches
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to El Guapo's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo
Barnett is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A bad move from Josh Barnett
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Bas Rutten throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Barnett's chin! That stops Barnett in his tracks!
Barnett's Left eye is beginning to swell
Barnett launches a kick
but Bas Rutten avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bas Rutten has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Barnett is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Barnett in half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten sits up and gets an arm around Barnett's neck!
Barnett pushes Bas Rutten back to the ground.
El Guapo misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett tries to free his leg...
El Guapo doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg...
El Guapo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Bas Rutten looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Bas Rutten 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!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Bas Rutten takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Barnett shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
El Guapo is locking that Americana...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
Josh Barnett breaks that americana attempt!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
El Guapo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Barnett is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Barnett's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
El Guapo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Barnett! El Guapo has one hook in and keeps working!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Barnett's being punished here!
Barnett has a small cut in his Right cheek
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
Bas Rutten throws his leg over Josh Barnett's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Bas Rutten's rear naked choke attempt!
El Guapo is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Barnett's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Josh Barnett frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Bas Rutten and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over El Guapo
Barnett is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten rolls Josh Barnett to his stomach and takes his back!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Bas Rutten storms over Barnett with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
El Guapo doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Barnett's face with his elbows!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 El Guapo's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Bas Rutten throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Barnett's face with those brutal elbows! Barnett needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Bas Rutten work his BJJ game.
Bas Rutten slides his arm under Josh Barnett's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Josh Barnett pulls down on Bas Rutten's hand and staves off danger
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Barnett control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett
Barnett has El Guapo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
El Guapo is unable to move under Barnett control.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Barnett has given his back to Bas Rutten who is trying to get one hook in!
Bas Rutten has one hook in!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo launches a barrage of elbows over Barnett's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Barnett doesn't fight back!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with one hook in
El Guapo has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Barnett.
Nicely done! El Guapo now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
El Guapo is in rear mount over Barnett with two hooks in
Bas Rutten isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Barnett locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Bas Rutten unil he can pull his arm free! El Guapo lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over El Guapo
Barnett tries to stand up!
El Guapo doesn't allow him!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over El Guapo
Barnett is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Josh Barnett
El Guapo catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett moves to shoot
but Bas Rutten delivers a knee that wrecks him!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Chin
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (Injury - Small cut Chin) at 4:51 Round 2
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 26/32 (81%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 396 s
Better fight then it seemed, and more back and forth then it seemed. Good fight, bad finish.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!