| Josh Wins at World Victory Road "Sengoku II" |
| Written by MMAWeekly.com | |
| Sunday, 18 May 2008 | |
 The main event of Sengoku II saw two good friends and training partners mix it up when Josh Barnett, who was coming off a submission win vs Hidehiko Yoshisa, met fellow American grappler Jeff Monson. Barnett came out throwing leg kicks and jabs keeping Monson at bay. Barnett then landed a spinning back kick before going back to work with leg kicks at a safe distance. Barnett's offense kept going unanswered until Monson landed a nice right hand before the end of the round.
The second round started with a spinning back kick that pushed Monson across the ring. Monson however was able to get the fight to the ground and control things from half mount. After a few knees to the body and punches to the head Barnett was able to get up and secure a takedown of his own. After landing a couple of knees Barnett got into Monsons guard. The fighters got to their feet where they exchanged punches. The round ended with Barnett scoring a takedown. In the third round Barnett came out aggressive. Monson was unable to secure a takedown. The two traded knees in the clinch until the ref broke it up. Barnett was able to connect on a powerful knee that floored Monson and controlled him on the ground. Barnett latched on to Monson?s foot but time ran out before he could secure the submission. Barnett got the decision to become 2-0 in Sengoku and looked very impressive. |
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