Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2022 23:38:41 GMT -5
Josh Barnett is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Fabricio Werdum glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Barnett has fight Fabricio Werdum 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks to be in very good shape.
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
Fabricio Werdum pushes away The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum circles to get the center of the cage
Fabricio Werdum is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Werdum moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
Pitty-pat punches from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum doesn't flinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Werdum is standing while The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is on the ground on his back
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
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to move to full mount
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fabricio Werdum 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 fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett launches a knee towards Fabricio Werdum's right tight
That knee found his way.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Werdum struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum launches a hook to the body
Josh Barnett moves aside looking for a counter...
Werdum moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster to pull guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
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Round 2
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The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fabricio Werdum pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Fabricio Werdum pushes away The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum circles to get the center of the cage
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum looks to be in very good shape.
Werdum goes for an armbar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Werdum is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Werdum
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg...
Werdum rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster did not see that coming! Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Fabricio Werdum, but it's close.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fabricio Werdum and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Werdum and it cost him top position.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Werdum leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Werdum quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Werdum struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Fabricio Werdum
grazes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's left cheek.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's Left eye is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Fabricio Werdum's lock! This is over! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (rear naked chocke) at 2:41 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 428 s
Very much Werdum's fight. Josh was just here to watch. And get some takedowns. And submission attempts. K, so he didn't do NOTHING, he just wasn't effective at holding the hold-things that needed hold-times holding.
Fabricio Werdum glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Josh Barnett has fight Fabricio Werdum 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster and Werdum move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks to be in very good shape.
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
Fabricio Werdum pushes away The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum circles to get the center of the cage
Fabricio Werdum is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Werdum moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
Pitty-pat punches from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum doesn't flinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Barnett
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Werdum is standing while The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is on the ground on his back
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
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to move to full mount
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fabricio Werdum 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 fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett launches a knee towards Fabricio Werdum's right tight
That knee found his way.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Werdum takes a break to breathe while holding Josh Barnett.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Werdum struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum launches a hook to the body
Josh Barnett moves aside looking for a counter...
Werdum moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Werdum is locking that Kneebar...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum won't budge, forcing The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster to pull guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum tries a kimura
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaks the lock.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
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Round 2
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The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Werdum sprawls and remains on his feet.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Fabricio Werdum pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Fabricio Werdum pushes away The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum circles to get the center of the cage
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum looks to be in very good shape.
Werdum goes for an armbar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett tries to close the guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to pass to mount...
Werdum slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Barnett.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Werdum is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Werdum
Josh Barnett tries to free his leg...
Werdum rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster did not see that coming! Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster now.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Werdum looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Werdum suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Fabricio Werdum appears to be unbreakable
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fabricio Werdum!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Fabricio Werdum, but it's close.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Werdum is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Fabricio Werdum sits high on Josh Barnett's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fabricio Werdum and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Werdum and it cost him top position.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Werdum leans and gets Josh Barnett's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Werdum
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to escape from the closed guard
Josh Barnett any adventage in the ground.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Werdum quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Werdum struggles... Josh Barnett is unable to take him down
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Fabricio Werdum
grazes The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's left cheek.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Werdum is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Josh Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fabricio Werdum sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's Left eye is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Fabricio Werdum's lock! This is over! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Fabricio Werdum by Submission (rear naked chocke) at 2:41 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 428 s
Very much Werdum's fight. Josh was just here to watch. And get some takedowns. And submission attempts. K, so he didn't do NOTHING, he just wasn't effective at holding the hold-things that needed hold-times holding.
