Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UPF 1: First Blood
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Faber gets the takedown into side control.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Faber wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Faber wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Faber is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan trying to hold on to Faber's head to control him but Faber postures up. #SUB#
Faber is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faber's back!#SUB2#
Morgan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan lands punches and elbows.
Faber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morgan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Morgan keeps control of the position as Faber tries to break free.
Morgan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Morgan is trying to stick to Faber's back but Faber is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Faber.#SUB#
Faber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Faber wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Faber trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faber's head.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Morgan prevents Faber from improving his position.
Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for submissions but instead, Faber has regained full guard.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Faber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Faber wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Faber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morgan thuds a left hand into Faber's body.
Morgan tests Faber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faber feinted with a counter takedown.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Faber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Morgan works Faber's body with a nice hook.
Faber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Faber 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Faber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Morgan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice cross by Morgan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan cracks Faber on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Faber falls backwards against the cage. Morgan follows up with more strikes that drop Faber to his knees. Morgan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Faber! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Morgan!
Chase Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CSW 025 Fiddler vs Hood
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Papin clinches with his opponent.
Faber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Papin walks away with a smile on his face. Faber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Papin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faber tries to pull guard but Papin holds him up against the cage and eventually Faber drops back down to his feet.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Papin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papin lands a left hand.
Papin lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Papin.
Papin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Faber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Papin to keep the fight standing.
Faber takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Papin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Papin.
Papin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Papin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faber up against the cage.#BC2#
Papin breaks the clinch.
Faber with a poor takedown
and Papin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Faber with a poor takedown
and Papin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Faber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papin counters with a stiff right hand.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt
and Papin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Uriah Faber's cut is getting worse.
Papin moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Faber is rocked!#CL2#
Papin darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Oh Faber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Papin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Faber! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Papin is unloading with more strikes now! Faber drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Pierre Papin!
A very excited looking Jean Pierre Papin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Faber shoots in and gets a takedown into Boothe's guard.
Faber stays in close to Boothe's body and controls the position.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Boothe.
Boothe has his hands on Faber's head, controlling the position.
Faber advances position into side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Faber is trying to get an arm triangle but Boothe is defending well.
Faber wants to take a breather but Boothe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Faber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boothe is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Boothe wants to hit a switch here but Faber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boothe there! #SUB2#
Faber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boothe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boothe and Faber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Faber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Faber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boothe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Faber trying to control the position but Boothe is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Faber is trying to get an arm triangle but Boothe is defending well. #SUB2#
Faber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boothe, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Faber has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Boothe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Faber yanks on the arm and Boothe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Faber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Faber!
A very excited looking Uriah Faber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1##CL#
Crowe darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Crowe gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crowe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards. #TD2#
Faber pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe postures up and lands a big shot to Faber's brow.
Faber looking to control.
Crowe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#
That has opened up Uriah Faber's cut even more.
Crowe scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Uriah Faber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Crowe landing with the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crowe works over Faber with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
Uriah Faber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uriah Faber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Stanton Crowe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CSW 011 Attano vs Compton
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Faber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
Crowe scores with a hook to the body. Faber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uriah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Faber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
Faber wants to control but Crowe is keeping him busy.
Crowe is looking for a sweep.
Crowe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crowe gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe managing to control the position.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowe is retaining full guard.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowe keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Crowe keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crowe is on top in guard. #REVB#
Faber keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crowe landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Crowe defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Faber is looking for a triangle but Crowe pushes his legs off easily.
Faber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crowe has his hands clasped together around Faber's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crowe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Crowe has control of Faber's left arm, preventing Faber from doing any damage.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber preventing the sweep.
Crowe is still trying to improve position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crowe holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Crowe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Faber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Crowe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Faber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowe controls the pace.
Faber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowe on the ground.
Crowe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Crowe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faber's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Crowe won't allow Faber to sweep him here. #SUB#
Faber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Crowe lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
Uriah Faber's cut is getting worse.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe landing with the ground and pound.
Faber has momentary wrist control but Crowe slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Crowe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanton Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriah Faber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Faber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crowe gets back to full guard.
Crowe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Crowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Faber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Crowe postures up and lands a big shot to Faber's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe cracks Faber with a solid left hand.
Crowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe postures up and lands a big shot to Faber's brow.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Crowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Faber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crowe is aware though and is defending well.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe is pushing down on Faber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faber is fighting to maintain full guard but Crowe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faber is trying to get back to full guard.
Faber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Crowe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crowe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
Uriah Faber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Faber gets back to full guard.
Crowe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crowe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Crowe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Crowe chips away with some ground and pound.
Crowe works over Faber with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Faber keeping full guard, as Crowe tries to pass.
Crowe working some strikes from top position.
Faber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowe controls the pace.
Crowe won't allow Faber to sweep him here.
Crowe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crowe scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT2#
Jeez, Uriah Faber's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uriah Faber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
No luck for Faber with that takedown attempt.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Chuvalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuvalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chuvalo.#CUT#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Faber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chuvalo defends well and Faber ends up having to push Chuvalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
George Chuvalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Faber.
Chuvalo dips to his left and cracks Faber with an uppercut!
Faber dives in for a single leg takedown but Chuvalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chuvalo scores with a nice right hand.
Faber looks for a takedown but Chuvalo sprawls well.
Chuvalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
enabling Chuvalo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Chuvalo has closed the distance and engaged Faber in a clinch. #T1#
Good body shot from Chuvalo.
A body shot lands from Chuvalo.
Faber looks winded!
Chuvalo works on Faber's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Uriah Faber's cut even more.
Chuvalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuvalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chuvalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chuvalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chuvalo - that landed with a thud.
Chuvalo digs a right hand underneath Faber's ribcage. Faber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chuvalo lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Chuvalo. #ROC#
Faber is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chuvalo.
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Chuvalo finish him?
Chuvalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faber.
Nice body punch from Chuvalo - that landed with a thud.
Faber seems to have recovered his senses.
Chuvalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chuvalo. #T2#
Chuvalo lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chuvalo.
Chuvalo scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Chuvalo gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chuvalo throws a big uppercut that drops Faber! More strikes from Chuvalo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Faber lies dazed against the cage as Chuvalo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.

Event: CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Faber.
Nice takedown defense from Faber. No joy for Martinez on that attempt.
Faber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Martinez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Faber is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Faber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martinez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faber's guard. #REVB##T1#
Faber trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.#SUB#
Faber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faber working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Faber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martinez has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faber defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Faber parries the strikes from Martinez easily there. Martinez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faber to escape.
Faber tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Faber manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faber defending well though. #SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Faber is defending against the submission attempts here by Martinez.
Faber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Faber regains half guard.
Faber manages to get to full guard.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVR#
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber forces his way into half guard.
Faber works his way into side control. #T4#
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Faber prevents Martinez from escaping the position.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Faber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Faber wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcos Martinez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Martinez shoots in and bounces Faber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martinez distracts Faber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Faber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
Martinez stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Faber working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez stands up over Faber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faber works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faber is on top in guard. #REVR#
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faber passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
Martinez is looking to control Faber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martinez avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Faber is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to control the action here but instead Faber manages to pass to full mount!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Faber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martinez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Faber looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcos Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Martinez is in real trouble.
Faber is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Faber looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Faber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Faber.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martinez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Martinez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Faber. #SUB#
Faber looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Faber fails to advance to Martinez's back.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faber wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Martinez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Faber.
Martinez can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Faber working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Faber dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Faber!
Faber is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martinez trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom.
Martinez throws a strike aimed at the side of Faber's head but Faber avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faber.#SUB#
Faber looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faber wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
Martinez lands a couple of digs.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
Faber trying to control the position.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Martinez postures up. #T2#
Faber has momentary wrist control but Martinez slips an elbow through the middle.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Faber is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
Martinez pushes down on Faber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Faber.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Faber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Faber looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Faber controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.#T3#
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martinez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVR#
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
Faber trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Faber pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Faber passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Faber controlling the pace.
Martinez is not content to let Faber control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Martinez works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Faber is having none of it.
Faber dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Faber.
Faber avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jones rushes Faber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faber jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Faber in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Faber with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Faber looks winded!
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faber's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Uriah Faber's cut even more.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Jones. #CUT#
The cut above Uriah Faber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #CUT#
Uriah Faber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uriah Faber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Jones!

Event: The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Hauraki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hauraki throws a nice looking combination but Faber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Hauraki. No joy for Faber on that attempt.
It looked like Hauraki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hauraki throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Hauraki gets caught flat footed, as Faber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hauraki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faber pushes down on Hauraki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber stalling.
Faber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Hauraki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Faber has taken his back. #SUB2#
Faber patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Faber is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hauraki has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Faber has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hauraki taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Faber doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: LH49: Faber vs Harrak
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1##TD#
Faber shoots in and bounces Harrak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harrak keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
Faber advances position into side control!#SUB#
Faber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrak keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Faber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harrak keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Harrak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Faber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrak has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Faber tries for a kimura but Harrak is defending well.
Harrak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Harrak is not content to let Faber control the position.
Faber controlling the position from side mount.
Harrak is trying to control Faber's posture but Faber avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Faber has hold of Harrak's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harrak seems comfortable defending it but Faber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harrak is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harrak is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Faber couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: LH46: Hackett vs Kromog
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
Abner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faber circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abner 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.
Faber passes Abner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Faber works his way into full mount!
Faber wants to control the pace but Abner is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Faber has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Abner is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Edipo Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Fool got lucky!'.

Event: LH41: Sands vs Higuchi
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hopo rushes Faber and presses him up against the cage.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Hopo darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Hopo is leaning against Faber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopo leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Faber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Hopo stalling in the clinch.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
Hopo lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Hopo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hopo slows down the pace here.
A short left from Hopo.
Hopo lands a left hand.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopo.
Hopo is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Faber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hopo connects with the punch.#T2#
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopo tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopo to the ground. Hopo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Hopo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber goes for a double leg but Hopo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopo continues to drive forward.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopo as he avoids it easily.
Faber is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hopo drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hopo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hopo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopo is pushing Faber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hopo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hopo works on Faber's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopo.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo lands a hook that snaps the head of Faber backwards. #T3#
Faber jumps guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Uriah Faber's cut is getting worse.
Hopo scores with a hook to the body.
Hopo slows down the pace here.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopo avoiding damage.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Hopo darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Hopo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hopo - that landed with a thud.
Faber tries to pull guard but Hopo holds him up against the cage and eventually Faber drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Hopo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Hopo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopo smiles and moves away.
Hopo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Faber drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hopo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Faber's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!

Event: LIA 39: Must Be Exhausting
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Faber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Out swivels and escapes.
Faber dives in for a single leg takedown but Out sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Out bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faber's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Faber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber tries for a takedown but Out circles away easily#CL2#
and Out moves into the clinch.
Faber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Out just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Out.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Out has him pressed against the cage.
Faber is trying to pull guard but Out has him pressed against the cage.
Faber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faber jumps guard but Out turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Out smiles and moves away.
Uriah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Out lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Out steps in with a hook that catches Faber right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Out follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Faber looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knock Out!
Knock Out is the new heavyweight champion!
Knock Out seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: LIA 35: Roadie For Metallica
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
The Terror Of The Island throws the left hand but Faber avoids the punch easily.
Faber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Terror Of The Island tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Terror Of The Island to the ground. The Terror Of The Island escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Faber has his takedown stuffed
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Faber shoots and misses
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like The Terror Of The Island was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Faber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to stand up but Faber isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Faber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faber advances to half guard.
Faber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Terror Of The Island!
Faber wants to control the pace but The Terror Of The Island is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Faber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Terror Of The Island can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Faber is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Terror Of The Island can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Faber is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Terror Of The Island has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Faber with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Faber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Terror Of The Island is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Terror Of The Island and Faber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2##SUB#
Faber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Terror Of The Island is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Faber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Faber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Faber is trying to get an arm triangle but The Terror Of The Island is defending well. #T3#
Faber is looking to take a break and control but The Terror Of The Island is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Faber has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Terror Of The Island is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Faber yanks on the arm and The Terror Of The Island is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Faber.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber retains his heavyweight title!
Uriah Faber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: LIA 31: You're Not A Golfer
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Von Erich connects with a body shot.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Von Erich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Von Erich forces Faber back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Von Erich breaks the clinch.
Von Erich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Erich throws a nice looking combination but Faber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Erich.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faber.
Von Erich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Erich looks to throw the jab but Faber is out of range.
Von Erich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faber fails with the takedown.
David Von Erich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Faber.
Left hook, right uppercut from Von Erich. #CUT#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Von Erich slaps away a takedown attempt from Faber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faber circles away quickly and effectively.
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Erich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Erich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Erich tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Von Erich!
Faber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Erich tries to sprawl out of it but Faber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Erich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Erich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faber.
Sloppy strikes from Von Erich. Those never looked like landing.
Uriah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber slips under a jab.
Faber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Erich defends well and Faber ends up having to push Von Erich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Erich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Von Erich misses the jab.
Von Erich misses with a wild combination.
Faber has a takedown stuffed.
Von Erich connects with a jab.
Faber shoots in but Von Erich avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Faber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erich is refusing to be controlled, as Faber sits in half guard.
Von Erich tries to roll over but Faber keeps him under control.
Faber is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Erich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Faber is looking for a kimura here.
Von Erich is trying to stand.
Faber wants to control but Von Erich is keeping him busy.
Von Erich wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
Von Erich is trying to stand back up but Faber is controlling him
Faber uses his free foot to push down on Von Erich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Von Erich. #SUB2#
Faber looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Von Erich wants to get back to his feet.
Von Erich is controlling an arm, preventing Faber from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Von Erich wants to control but Faber is having none of it.
Von Erich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faber controlling the pace for now.
Faber moves to take his opponent's back.
Faber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Von Erich.#SUB2#
Von Erich is trying to defend against the choke here but Faber has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Faber Tightens the hold and Von Erich taps out furiously! Faber displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Uriah Faber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LIA 27: He Has Health Problems
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Faber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Faber tries to pass to full mount but Barreto defends it.
Barreto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Barreto is defending well.
Barreto trying to hold on to Faber's head to control him but Faber postures up.
Faber blocks the strikes from Barreto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barreto!
Barreto is working to get back to half guard.
Barreto is squirming around, avoiding Faber's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Faber fails to move to back control.
Barreto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barreto is holding on tight.
Faber is looking to take Barreto's back but instead Barreto gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Faber is pressing down on Barreto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barreto is holding on for now.
Barreto trying to hold on to Faber's head to control him but Faber postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barreto is trying to control Faber's posture. Faber takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Barreto! Faber is rotating here... this could be the end... Barreto is out! Faber has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uriah Faber!
A very excited looking Uriah Faber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Dickskin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faber.
Dickskin misses with a hook. Faber ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dickskin misses.
Faber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dickskin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Faber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickskin counters with a stiff right hand.
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickskin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faber.
Dickskin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Faber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickskin was covering up waiting for the punch and Faber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickskin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber pushes down on Dickskin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Faber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dickskin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Faber is trying to work for a kimura but Dickskin is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura but Dickskin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Faber to get the leverage.
Dickskin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Faber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faber trying to control from half guard but Dickskin is working away. #T3#
Faber is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Faber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Faber seems content to control.
Faber prevents Dickskin from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dickskin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Faber is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Faber wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickskin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Dickskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickskin trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Faber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dickskin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Uriah Faber!
In his post fight interview, Uriah Faber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LIA 18: A Stranger In The Alps
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Menger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Menger fights it but they end up in guard.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Menger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menger is keeping the position for now.
Menger looking for a sweep. Not yet Menger, not yet.
Faber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Menger is retaining full guard.
Menger keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Menger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Menger trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Menger is keeping the position.
Menger is trying to control the position but Faber postures up.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Menger.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Menger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menger misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Faber counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Faber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Menger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Faber but great work by Menger.
Faber taking punishment in the form of punches.
Faber sneaks back into half guard.
Menger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Menger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Menger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
That has opened up Uriah Faber's cut even more.#T2##SUB2#
Faber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Menger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Uriah Faber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menger lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#
Uriah Faber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uriah Faber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Menger!

Event: LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu!
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Gomez shoots in but Faber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faber as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Faber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gomez sprawls well initially but Faber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Faber works his way into full mount!
Faber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomez regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Faber pushes his legs off easily.
Faber wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving. #T1#
Gomez is trying to keep Faber in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Faber drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Faber off! Faber jumps back into Gomez's guard. #SUB#
Faber avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Faber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Gomez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Faber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Faber regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Gomez advances position into side control!
Faber manages to get back to half guard.
Faber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Gomez is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Faber defending well.
Faber is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Faber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gomez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Faber defending well. #T4#
Gomez trying to control the action but Faber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Faber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gomez wants to work for an arm triangle but Faber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomez uses his free foot to push down on Faber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faber.
Faber regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez wants to control but Faber is keeping him busy.
Faber manages to get to full guard.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uriah Faber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Faber gets a takedown into half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Faber control the position.#SUB#
Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to control but Faber is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Faber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomez is just riding it out for now. Faber eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomez tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomez is trying to keep Faber in close. #SUB#
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Faber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Gomez working for a triangle but Faber defends it easily.
Faber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Uriah Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomez trying to control but Faber postures up. #SUB#
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Faber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Faber is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomez is controlling Faber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Faber wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faber controlling the action here.
Faber wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Faber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.#SUB#
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Faber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faber has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Joey Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Faber.
Faber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Faber shoots in and bounces Gomez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Faber forces his way into half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Faber is keeping busy.
Faber wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it. #SUB#
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Faber seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Faber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faber wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Faber is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Faber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Gomez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faber defends well.
Faber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Gomez is staying active underneath Faber, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faber is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Faber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gomez is not content to let Faber control the position.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Faber has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez trying to control here.
Faber works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Faber!
Our winner, Uriah Faber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Nierer takes a swing at Faber's ribcage but misses.
Faber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uriah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nierer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Nierer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faber.
Nierer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nierer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nierer looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Nierer looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nierer defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nierer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nierer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uri Nierer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Faber.#T1#
Nierer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nierer won't be happy with that.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nierer keeps working.
Nierer is looking to regain half guard here but Faber keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Faber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nierer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Out throws a jab but it's blocked by Faber.
Out stuffs the takedown attempt from Faber. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
Faber sets himself, and Out steps forward looking for the clinch! Faber avoids it this time.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Out shows good takedown defense.
Out doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Out lands a body shot.
Out fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faber manages to avoid it.
Out lands a nice looking body shot.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Out misses with a hook.
Out lands a right hook to the body.
Out works Faber's body with a nice hook.
Faber slips under a jab.
Out throws a shot from downtown. Faber moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Out forces Faber back against the cage and clinches.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Out pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Out lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Out lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Out.
Out scores with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Faber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Out lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faber or not.
Out scores with a hook to the body.
Out lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Out as the two fighters clinch.
Out scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Out throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Out as the two fighters clinch. #KD2#
Out drops Faber onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Faber is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Faber is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Out.
Oh Faber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Out drops Faber with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Faber is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
Our winner, Knock Out, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LIA 4: You Mean Coitus?
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Faber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faber trying to control the action but Bolla is working from the bottom.
Faber advances nicely into full mount.
Faber prevents Bolla from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Faber throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bolla has his hands clasped together but Faber breaks the hold and Bolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Faber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uriah Faber!
During a confident post fight interview, Uriah Faber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Faber rushes Bam and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Faber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Faber is in Bam's guard.
Bam keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
Faber is still trying to improve position.
Bam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bam controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam can't keep his opponent in guard - Faber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Faber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Faber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bam avoids a series of strikes thrown by Faber.
Faber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bam is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bam defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Faber.
Bam is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Bam is squirming around, avoiding Faber's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Faber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Faber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bam blocking the ground and pound.
Faber controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Faber moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Bam fending off the submission attempt from Faber.
Faber has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Faber is looking for the choke from the back position but Bam is controlling his hands well.
Bam has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Faber.#T4#
Faber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Faber working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Faber has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bam has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bam just trying to survive but Faber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Bam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Bam right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Faber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Faber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bam did well to prevent Faber getting side control.
Faber uses his free foot to push down on Bam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bam.
Faber controlling from the full mount.
Faber tries to control but Bam wriggling away.
Faber controlling from the full mount.
Faber is looking to work his way around to Bam's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Uriah Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Faber is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bam has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bam!
Faber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bam postures up.
Bam preventing the sweep.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam postures up.
Bam wants to stand but Faber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bam preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Faber is looking for a triangle but Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Faber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bam looking to pass the guard.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bam throws a big elbow that misses.
Bam stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bam is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Faber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bam has Faber in his guard.#REVB#
Faber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faber forces his way into half guard.
Faber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Faber trying to pass the guard but Bam defending well.
Faber passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Bam is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Faber locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bam is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uriah Faber!
A victorious Uriah Faber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016

#R1#
Cryson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Faber tries to counter it with a takedown but Cryson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Faber pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cryson is one step ahead there.
Faber trying to control the position here.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cryson's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cryson is trying to escape the position but Faber is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Faber has hold of Cryson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cryson seems comfortable defending it but Faber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cryson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cryson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Faber couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Faber!
Our winner, Uriah Faber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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