Post by The Sandman on Feb 9, 2022 15:52:09 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Josh Barnett comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
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 Russian Bear
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
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Russian Bear covers himself well
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov rolls over himself and stands up while Josh Barnett rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Russian Bear 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 Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Josh Barnett 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Russian Bear 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 Russian Bear
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Russian Bear breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Josh Barnett looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Barnett aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear did not see that coming! Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
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 Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Josh Barnett!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is connecting with a few punches
Russian Bear moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Russian Bear 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 Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Oleg Taktarov hooks The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Russian Bear misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov 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 tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't want to free his opponent and Russian Bear continues in closed guard
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear 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 Oleg Taktarov!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
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 Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett slightly pushes Russian Bear into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Russian Bear hammers The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster face and hooks The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster leg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov and The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
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
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches towards The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Russian Bear misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks Oleg Taktarov's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster secures the lock while Oleg Taktarov refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 2:37 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 519 s
Big win for Joshy Washy, sub-wise of course.
Josh Barnett looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Josh Barnett comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
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 Russian Bear
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
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to jump to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Oleg Taktarov! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Russian Bear covers himself well
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oleg Taktarov rolls over himself and stands up while Josh Barnett rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Barnett!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Josh Barnett work his BJJ game.
Russian Bear 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 Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett sits up and gets an arm around Russian Bear's neck!
Russian Bear pushes Josh Barnett back to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Josh Barnett 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Russian Bear's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Russian Bear 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 Russian Bear
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Barnett. 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 is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Russian Bear Hyper-extended his left arm
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Josh Barnett goes for an americana!
Russian Bear breaks free.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Josh Barnett looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Barnett aggressively and repeatedly punches Russian Bear.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Left eye
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles to free himself
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Russian Bear's guard.
Russian Bear did not see that coming! Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear now.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
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 Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster suddenly holds Oleg Taktarov's arm and tries an armbar!
Russian Bear can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Josh Barnett!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is connecting with a few punches
Russian Bear moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Barnett tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Russian Bear 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 Russian Bear
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Oleg Taktarov hooks The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Russian Bear misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett attempts to move to full guard
Josh Barnett manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov 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 tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Barnett's guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't want to free his opponent and Russian Bear continues in closed guard
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Russian Bear 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 Oleg Taktarov!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
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 Oleg Taktarov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Russian Bear looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Russian Bear is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Russian Bear!
Nice move by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who clinches and pushes Russian Bear against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett slightly pushes Russian Bear into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Russian Bear hammers The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster face and hooks The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster leg
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov and The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
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
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches towards The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Russian Bear misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks Oleg Taktarov's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Russian Bear
Josh Barnett hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster away and scrambles on top!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster secures the lock while Oleg Taktarov refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Josh Barnett by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 2:37 Round 3
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 519 s
Big win for Joshy Washy, sub-wise of course.
