PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Faber
vs
Minion

168 cm
26
138 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

159 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Faber with that takedown attempt.
Minion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faber.
Minion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown but Minion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Minion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Faber misses the target.
Minion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No luck for Faber with that takedown attempt.
Urijah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minion circles away.
Minion gets underhooks to prevent Faber's takedown attempt.
Minion tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Minion tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
Faber can't get the takedown.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minion pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Faber does no damage.
Minion has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Minion throws a lazy uppercut
and Faber counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber blocks a head kick by Minion.
Faber has a takedown stuffed.
Minion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faber misses with an uppercut
and Minion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Minion.
Minion swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber is trying to drag Minion to the mat but Minion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber wants the takedown. Minion is fighting it off but Faber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Minion's guard against the cage.

Minion working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Minion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Minion wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.

Faber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minion wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber postures up in Minion's guard and throws a big left but Minion blocks it.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Minion is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber won't allow Minion to get back to his feet.
Minion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faber stops Minion from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minion is on top in guard.

Faber looking for a guillotine here but Minion defends easily.

Faber looking for a guillotine here but Minion defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Minion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Minion stuffs the takedown attempt from Faber. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
Minion throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Faber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minion is fending him off so far but Faber persists. Nope, Minion circles away and we're back to standing.
Faber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Minion misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Faber breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minion's efforts to push away.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Minion is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Minion prevents a takedown attempt there.

Faber tightens his grip and picks Minion up, before dumping him to the ground. Minion manages to land in guard.
Minion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minion wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber is really struggling to control Minion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Faber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Faber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faber postures up.
Faber wants to control from the top but Minion keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Faber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minion.
Faber attempts a counter takedown but Minion avoids it well and moves away.
Minion tries a head kick but it misses.
Faber scores with a three punch combo!
Minion connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion throws a leg kick but Faber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minion avoids it really well and circles away.

Faber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minion to the mat! Minion manages to get full guard.
Minion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minion's head.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Faber manages to pass to side control.
Minion is controlling Faber's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to mount his opponent but Minion defends it.

Faber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minion is just riding it out for now. Faber eventually gives up the hold.
Minion wants to get back to full guard but Faber has mounted him!
Minion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faber working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Faber has hold of Minion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minion wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Urijah Faber dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Faber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minion quickly recovers to half guard.
Faber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minion is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Faber there.

Minion kicks off Faber and gets to his feet.
Faber dives in and grabs Minion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minion pushes down on Faber's head and hops out.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minion avoids it really well and circles away.
Minion thinks about the counter body kick.
Minion lands a leg kick that knocks Faber off balance momentarily.
Minion lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Minion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minion is fending him off so far but Faber persists. Nope, Minion circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Faber with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Minion.
Faber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Faber's knee momentarily.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown. Minion tries to sprawl out of it but Faber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minion pinned against the cage. Minion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown but Minion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minion tries a head kick but it misses.
Faber misses with a left hand
and Minion counters with a nice leg kick.
Minion throws a body kick that misses.
Faber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minion connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Minion connects with a solid leg kick.
Minion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faber.
Minion swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws a combination. Minion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Minion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faber blocks a head kick by Minion.
Minion throws a head kick that half lands.
Minion stuffs the takedown attempt from Faber. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
Minion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Minion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minion cracks the inside of Faber's front leg.
Minion throws a wild body kick that Faber sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minion throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber tries for a takedown but Minion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Faber fails to land with a series of punches.
Minion throws a sloppy head kick and Faber moves out of range easily.
Faber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Minion. Minion obviously looking to wear him down.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Minion, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Minion against the cage but Minion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faber circles away quickly and effectively.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minion defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Minion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Minion!
Mega Minion thanked the fans post fight for their support.