Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2022 22:47:47 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Alexander Volkov chants all around the place!
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Alexander Volkov 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.
Josh Barnett comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Alexander Volkov comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alexander Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Solberg is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkov is taking the best of the fight.
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Solberg!
Josh Barnett blocks
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Volkov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Volkov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solberg tries to stand up!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Alexander Volkov.
Josh Barnett defends with ease.
Every time Josh Barnett attempts to get inside
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Alexander Volkov throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Josh Barnett
connects with Solberg.
Solberg's Chin is beginning to swell
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Solberg is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
That hit The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Solberg is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solberg pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster pushes Alexander Volkov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Solberg moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett struggles a bit before breaking Solberg's attemp of grappling
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solberg avoids a dangerous strike from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
and counters with a solid straight!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Solberg
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks those punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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.
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and launches himself over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster!
Nice move by Solberg who clinches and pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster against the cage
Josh Barnett pushes away Solberg trying to keep the fight at striking range
Solberg doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Solberg launches a few weak punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks them effectively.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster ducks under...
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is getting frustrated here.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Solberg launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Solberg and The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster works on the ground with his fingers over Solberg's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Solberg time to recover. Alexander Volkov seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster launches a hook to the body
Alexander Volkov moves aside looking for a counter...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Alexander Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Solberg trying to keep the fight at striking range
Solberg stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett circles to get the center of the cage
Solberg is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Volkov
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster steps backwards away from Alexander Volkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Solberg steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Solberg is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov swings...
...no good.
Solberg misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 Solberg
Josh Barnett throws a flurry of punches at Solberg...
A lot of them are hitting Solberg's face
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Solberg goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Alexander Volkov to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Solberg launches a few weak punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks them effectively.
John McCarthy 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to launch some tentative punches
Solberg launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Solberg is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to move to full mount
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Solberg is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Alexander Volkov pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster wraps his legs while he holds Alexander Volkov's head... Tight guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Alexander Volkov pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster rolls and he's now on half guard over Alexander Volkov. Nice reversal.
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.
Solberg launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stops that one with his ribs!
Solberg launches a stiff jab!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster ducks that one.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Solberg is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Solberg ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkov can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Solberg
Alexander Volkov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Volkov attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Volkov catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Solberg.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Solberg is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alexander Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett slightly pushes Solberg into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Alexander Volkov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkov tries a middle kick
Josh Barnett blocks and steps away.
Solberg has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Solberg jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster checks it.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster!
Some big punches are landing!
Solberg is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's thigh
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster hyper-extended his leg
The two exchange wildly
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is clinching with Solberg.
Solberg doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Solberg forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Volkov tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Barnett
Solberg fails to take The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster down and both man are still clinching
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Solberg is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to launch a few punches to Alexander Volkov
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Solberg's defense
Hard blow to Solberg's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Volkov closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Solberg pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Solberg is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to get his arm under Alexander Volkov's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Alexander Volkov's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Alexander Volkov easily defends the attempt.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Solberg's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Solberg... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Solberg struggles to free himself
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Solberg's eyes...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is locking that Kneebar...
Solberg hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Alexander Volkov screams in pain and taps! John McCarthy forces The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster to break the lock.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:08 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/11 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Good win from Joshua. Volkovnovski did less things so he got less wins.
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Alexander Volkov 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.
Josh Barnett comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Alexander Volkov comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alexander Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Solberg is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkov is taking the best of the fight.
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Solberg!
Josh Barnett blocks
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Josh Barnett isolates Alexander Volkov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Volkov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solberg tries to stand up!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Alexander Volkov.
Josh Barnett defends with ease.
Every time Josh Barnett attempts to get inside
Solberg misses with a low kick.
Alexander Volkov throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Josh Barnett
connects with Solberg.
Solberg's Chin is beginning to swell
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Solberg is able to break the lock.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
That hit The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Solberg is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solberg pushes Josh Barnett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster pushes Alexander Volkov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Solberg moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett struggles a bit before breaking Solberg's attemp of grappling
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solberg avoids a dangerous strike from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
and counters with a solid straight!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Solberg
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Deep breaths from Alexander Volkov who tries a hammer punch to The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks those punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Barnett looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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.
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and launches himself over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster!
Nice move by Solberg who clinches and pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster against the cage
Josh Barnett pushes away Solberg trying to keep the fight at striking range
Solberg doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov regains full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Solberg launches a few weak punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks them effectively.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster ducks under...
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is getting frustrated here.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Solberg launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) is cheering him!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Solberg and The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Alexander Volkov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster works on the ground with his fingers over Solberg's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Solberg time to recover. Alexander Volkov seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster launches a hook to the body
Alexander Volkov moves aside looking for a counter...
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Alexander Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett pushes away Solberg trying to keep the fight at striking range
Solberg stumbles backwards and Josh Barnett circles to get the center of the cage
Solberg is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Volkov
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster steps backwards away from Alexander Volkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Josh Barnett's Left cheek
Solberg steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Solberg is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov swings...
...no good.
Solberg misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 Solberg
Josh Barnett throws a flurry of punches at Solberg...
A lot of them are hitting Solberg's face
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Solberg goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett looks to posture up and open Alexander Volkov's guard...
Josh Barnett forces Alexander Volkov to open his guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Solberg launches a few weak punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks them effectively.
John McCarthy 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to launch some tentative punches
Solberg launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Solberg is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to move to full mount
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Solberg is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Alexander Volkov pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster wraps his legs while he holds Alexander Volkov's head... Tight guard!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Alexander Volkov pushes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster rolls and he's now on half guard over Alexander Volkov. Nice reversal.
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.
Solberg launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stops that one with his ribs!
Solberg launches a stiff jab!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster ducks that one.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Solberg is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Solberg ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Solberg tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Volkov can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks to work from half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Solberg
Alexander Volkov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Volkov attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Volkov catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Solberg.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Solberg is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Josh Barnett pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alexander Volkov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett slightly pushes Solberg into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov 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.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Alexander Volkov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkov tries a middle kick
Josh Barnett blocks and steps away.
Solberg has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Solberg jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster checks it.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster!
Some big punches are landing!
Solberg is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's thigh
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster hyper-extended his leg
The two exchange wildly
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is clinching with Solberg.
Solberg doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Barnett embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Barnett pushes Solberg forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Volkov tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Josh Barnett
Solberg fails to take The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster down and both man are still clinching
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Barnett tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Solberg is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to launch a few punches to Alexander Volkov
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Solberg's defense
Hard blow to Solberg's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Volkov closed his guard around Josh Barnett.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Solberg pushes Josh Barnett forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Solberg is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Josh Barnett rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Solberg
Josh Barnett tries to get his arm under Alexander Volkov's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Alexander Volkov's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Alexander Volkov easily defends the attempt.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Solberg's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Solberg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Solberg... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Solberg struggles to free himself
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Josh Barnett appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Solberg's eyes...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is locking that Kneebar...
Solberg hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Alexander Volkov screams in pain and taps! John McCarthy forces The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster to break the lock.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:08 Round 4
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/11 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 460 s
Good win from Joshua. Volkovnovski did less things so he got less wins.
