Congrats to Cormier (who's by the way also the shit) but let's give it up for the Warmaster who fought his ass off, put on a good show and still happens to be top 3-5 in the world.
Josh is still that dude and imo tonight's fight was between the #1 and #2.
War Barnett!!
Top 3-5 in the world?
Tonight's fight was between the #1 and #2?
What you smoking?
THe judge that gave Josh a round was a retard
Weaker men would have fallen way before the 5th
Good on you Josh!
Gobulcoque - Agreed, great fight. They're both in the top 5 of the UFC easy.
Yes...Josh did not look "past it" in defeat by any means.
Props to both guys. Josh showed us he is a BMF for taking all that punishment and not wilting. He kept moving forward and was actively trying to win the fight. Great main event!
If Josh put up that kind of performance with a messed up arm that's impressive ! Warmaster!!
damane08 - Top 3-5 in the world?^
Tonight's fight was between the #1 and #2?
What you smoking?
Liked seeing him get destroyed actually. Hope I get to root against him in the ufc.
damane08 - Top 3-5 in the world?
Tonight's fight was between the #1 and #2?
What you smoking?
Right because Frank Mir, Struve and Mark Hunt (beaten easily by Barnett) are so much better. Other than Cain (and MAYBE Werdum) who is really more proven than these guys? Mir would get finished by Cormier in one round.
JDS
Cormier
Barnett/Cain
Props to the Warmaster. Broken left hand from round 1 and kept fighting his ass off and made no excuses. You have got to be impressed with Cormier tonight. I think besides the broken hand, we saw Josh in the best shape he's been in in a long time. This was huge for him. Shit, he weighed in at 248. He's always 260+. He'll be back and I hope he gets another shot in the UFC. There are a lot of great matchups for him there.
We see so many heavyweight fights where the guys are worn down by the end of the first and both these guys fought hard through five. (okay, smart cruising for Cormier in the 5th, but not bad gaming). Call it four, but even in the fifth nobody's hands were on their knees.
Josh is awesome.
Still a Barnett fan.
why why why do you all love Barnett so much? Cause he squeaked a split decision once to nog? or beating rizzo at a time when it means nothing?
Seriously this guy hasn't done shit since 2002.
He's a one trick pony in a MMA scene where one trick ponies are quickly going extinct.
Wiki shows his first pro fight was in 1997. After all this time he can't out-strike a wrestler who's been training MMA for 3 years? Hell he couldn't even come close to subbing him in 5 rounds. One weak leg lock attack was it.
Sure I liked watching him 10 years ago, but come on.
Nobody with half a brain would put this guy top 5, shit even top 10 is a stretch.
lenz0799 - why why why do you all love Barnett so much? Cause he squeaked a split decision once to nog? or beating rizzo at a time when it means nothing?VTFD.
Seriously this guy hasn't done shit since 2002.
He's a one trick pony in a MMA scene where one trick ponies are quickly going extinct.
Wiki shows his first pro fight was in 1997. After all this time he can't out-strike a wrestler who's been training MMA for 3 years? Hell he couldn't even come close to subbing him in 5 rounds. One weak leg lock attack was it.
Sure I liked watching him 10 years ago, but come on.
Nobody with half a brain would put this guy top 5, shit even top 10 is a stretch.
Lenz you're an idiot, but you probably already know that.
Anyway, that was an awesome HW fight. I'm having a hard time remembering the last time I saw Heavyweights push a pace like that for 5 rounds. Fedor-Cro Cop in 2005 maybe? Although that was for 20 minutes and not 25. Both fighters deserve huge props for a great fight. Cormier put on a star-making performance but Barnett pushed him every step of the way.
I'm having a hard time thinking of 5 HWs I'd pick to beat Barnett right now, much less Cormier. I'd favor JDS, Alistair and probably Cain, but everyone outside of that would be in for a long night with Barnett.
Great job by both guys.
Gobulcoque -.UnderTheClock - Josh looked terrible against the little fat guy. Fought his fight. He's done.
Why is shit like this tolerated. Fuck you.
Lol @ lens using wiki in order to learn himself on Mr. Barnett!!!!
"Wiki shows".....lol!!!!! Lol. Kids these days.
fighting so hard and long with a broken hand is extra impressive