Barnett submits Rogers to advance in SF Grand Prix

Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett Vs. Brett Rogers

Fight is scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Josh Barnett def. Brett Rogers by Submission (arm triangle) at 1:11 in Round 2

Barnett showed why his version of catch wrestling is, when used effectively, is one of the best fighting styles in the world. Barnett dominated Rogers on the ground and got him to tap to an arm triangle choke in the second round.

Rogers got things started with a leg kick, and Barnett immediately shot inside for a takedown. Showing impressive strength, Barnett picked Rogers up and slammed him to the ground, ending up in side control and eventually transitioning to full mount. Rogers looked like a fish out of water on the ground, and Barnett looked like he was right inside his own comfort zone. Rogers survived the round without taking much punishment.

At the start of the second Barnett took it to the ground again, in full mount, again. Once Barnett sunk in the choke, Rogers tapped quickly.

Now Barnett is scheduled to take on Sergei Kharitonov in the second round of the heavyweight tournament.

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