Post by The Sandmen on Feb 2, 2012 13:55:41 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Shogun while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Josh Barnett raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Barnett in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shogun hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Mauricio Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Mauricio Rua attempts a sweep single...
Mauricio Rua catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Mauricio 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 Mauricio Rua!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Mauricio Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shogun manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Barnett
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mauricio Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mauricio Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Barnett just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Barnett's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Josh Barnett's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Barnett stays on his feet
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mauricio Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
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 tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio 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 side mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Mauricio Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mauricio 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 full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shogun is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett catch Mauricio Rua's left arm and tries a kimura
Mauricio Rua holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Mauricio Rua tries to take advantage...
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Mauricio Rua attempts to move to full guard
Mauricio Rua manages to switch to full guard.
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 4:55 in the 1 round
Mauricio Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mauricio Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mauricio Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mauricio Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Mauricio 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
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
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
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Mauricio Rua ribs and the tries to trip him
Mauricio Rua loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mauricio Rua slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mauricio Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Mauricio Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett launches a few weak punches
Shogun blocks them effectively.
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Mauricio Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Josh Barnett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Mauricio Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Mauricio Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Mauricio Rua.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Good front kick from Barnett!
Shogun stumbles backwards after that one!
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shogun struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Mauricio Rua.
Barnett staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Shogun ducks under...
Barnett is holding Mauricio Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mauricio Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mauricio Rua...
Mauricio Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve position.
Shogun adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Mauricio Rua tries to take advantage...
Mauricio 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 open guard over Shogun
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
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
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Mauricio Rua
Shogun counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mauricio Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barnett hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Shogun blocks that kick with his leg.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett leads with a punch
Mauricio Rua evades but whiffs with a counter.
Josh Barnett tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Barnett blocks.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Mauricio Rua.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Barnett blocks that kick with his leg.
A right hand from Mauricio Rua
surprises Barnett!
Mauricio Rua jabs at Barnett
hitting his chest.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shogun stops that one with his ribs!
Mauricio Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mauricio Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mauricio Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Mauricio Rua is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Josh Barnett gets the advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mauricio Rua
Solid shots!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Mauricio Rua. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Mauricio Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Shogun to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Mauricio Rua and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mauricio Rua...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to pass Mauricio Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mauricio Rua...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Mauricio Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Mauricio Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mauricio Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Judge: Mauricio Rua 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Mauricio Rua 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Mauricio Rua 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Josh Barnett 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Josh Barnett by Split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Statistics: Mauricio Rua
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/19 (47%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 17/36 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Shogun had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan).
Barnett had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan).
I only can thank Josh Barnett and Mauricio Rua for an unforgettable fight!
Josh Barnett raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shogun tries to grapple
He puts Barnett in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shogun hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Mauricio Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shogun circles out and slips free of Josh Barnett's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Mauricio Rua attempts a sweep single...
Mauricio Rua catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Mauricio 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 Mauricio Rua!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Mauricio Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Barnett is in rear mount over Shogun
Shogun has Barnett controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shogun manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Barnett
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mauricio Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mauricio Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shogun is throwing a flurry of punches!
Josh Barnett just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun is launching some bone breaking punches to Barnett's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Josh Barnett's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Barnett stays on his feet
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mauricio Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
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 tries to close his guard around Barnett
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio 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 side mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Not a desiderable position that Barnett is in now. Mauricio Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mauricio 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 full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shogun is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett catch Mauricio Rua's left arm and tries a kimura
Mauricio Rua holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Mauricio Rua tries to take advantage...
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Shogun tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Mauricio Rua attempts to move to full guard
Mauricio Rua manages to switch to full guard.
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 4:55 in the 1 round
Mauricio Rua is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mauricio Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mauricio Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shogun is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Barnett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mauricio Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Mauricio 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
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Barnett tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
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
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch to Mauricio Rua ribs and the tries to trip him
Mauricio Rua loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun holds Josh Barnett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shogun leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua tries to turn in and scramble out. Josh Barnett timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mauricio Rua slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mauricio Rua is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Mauricio Rua uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Barnett
Solid shots!
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Barnett launches a few weak punches
Shogun blocks them effectively.
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Mauricio Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Josh Barnett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Mauricio Rua is in closed guard over Barnett
Shogun tries to escape from closed guard...
Shogun struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Mauricio Rua is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Mauricio Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Barnett moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Mauricio Rua.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Good front kick from Barnett!
Shogun stumbles backwards after that one!
Barnett grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shogun struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Mauricio Rua.
Barnett staggers backwards. Shogun wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Shogun ducks under...
Barnett is holding Mauricio Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mauricio Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mauricio Rua...
Mauricio Rua takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Barnett tries to improve position.
Shogun adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Mauricio Rua tries to take advantage...
Mauricio 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 open guard over Shogun
Barnett has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Barnett breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Barnett
He succeeds!
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
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Barnett is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Barnett has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Mauricio Rua
Shogun counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Barnett jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mauricio Rua postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Barnett hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shogun pushes off of Josh Barnett and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Barnett holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lightning fast low kick from Barnett!
Shogun blocks that kick with his leg.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett leads with a punch
Mauricio Rua evades but whiffs with a counter.
Josh Barnett tries a hook to the body
and hits Shogun ribs hard
Several good body shots
land on Shogun.
Shogun launches a furious low kick!
Barnett blocks.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
Barnett has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett takes a break to breathe while holding Mauricio Rua.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Barnett leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shogun
Barnett shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shogun who put distance between them
Lightning fast low kick from Shogun!
Barnett blocks that kick with his leg.
A right hand from Mauricio Rua
surprises Barnett!
Mauricio Rua jabs at Barnett
hitting his chest.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Shogun misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Barnett launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shogun stops that one with his ribs!
Mauricio Rua shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mauricio Rua tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mauricio Rua who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Barnett goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Mauricio Rua is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Josh Barnett gets the advantage
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Shogun
Mauricio Rua launches a few punches to Barnett's cheek from the guard.
Josh Barnett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mauricio Rua
Solid shots!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Mauricio Rua. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shogun.
The kick just misses.
Mauricio Rua tries to bring the fight to the ground
Barnett won't budge, forcing Shogun to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Barnett breaks the closed guard of Mauricio Rua and moves to half guard
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mauricio Rua...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Shogun
Josh Barnett tries to pass Mauricio Rua's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Mauricio Rua
Josh Barnett looks to mount Mauricio Rua...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Mauricio Rua
Barnett goes for an armbar!
Mauricio Rua breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Barnett is holding Mauricio Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mauricio Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Judge: Mauricio Rua 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Josh Barnett 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Mauricio Rua 9 10 9: 28
Judge: Josh Barnett 10 9 10: 29
Judge: Mauricio Rua 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Josh Barnett 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Josh Barnett by Split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Statistics: Mauricio Rua
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/19 (47%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 17/36 (47%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 5/11 (45%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 502 s
Shogun had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan).
Barnett had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan).
I only can thank Josh Barnett and Mauricio Rua for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!