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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Calbrentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the cage accompanied by Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Julio Calbrentes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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167 cm
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146 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Calbrentes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calbrentes throws out a loose jab but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Faber misses.
Faber loads up on a big right hand but Calbrentes slips the punch.
Faber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calbrentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Faber.
Calbrentes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faber looking to stall.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber slips a straight right by Calbrentes.
Calbrentes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Faber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faber on the side of the head.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calbrentes avoids it really well and circles away.
Faber staying out of range there.
Calbrentes throws a low kick but Faber avoids it.
Faber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Calbrentes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber jabs Calbrentes right on the nose. Calbrentes blinks but takes it well.
Calbrentes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calbrentes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calbrentes.
Calbrentes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes throws a looping overhand right but Faber ducks down to avoid it.
Calbrentes throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Calbrentes has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calbrentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calbrentes taking a breather.
Calbrentes stalling in the clinch but Faber improves position.
Faber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calbrentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calbrentes trying to stall but Faber improves his position.
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!
Faber slowing the pace effectively.
Calbrentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes misses with the head strike.
Calbrentes stalling against the cage.
Calbrentes wants to break free but Faber has control.
Calbrentes swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calbrentes stalling against the cage.
Calbrentes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faber is defending well for now.
Faber is working Calbrentes over against the cage.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faber is looking to control Calbrentes's arms but Calbrentes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faber has his back to the cage.
Faber tightens his grip and picks Calbrentes up, before dumping him to the ground. Calbrentes manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Faber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faber trying to control but Calbrentes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calbrentes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calbrentes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calbrentes!
Calbrentes is trying to get an arm triangle but Faber is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calbrentes wants to control but Faber is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Calbrentes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calbrentes.
Calbrentes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calbrentes drives through and clinches with Faber against the cage.
Faber just leaning against Calbrentes, taking a breather.
Calbrentes effectively controlling the action here.
Faber wants a takedown.
Calbrentes blocks a body shot from Faber.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calbrentes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Faber as Calbrentes tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes throws a head punch that misses.
Calbrentes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calbrentes working aggressively here.
Calbrentes stalls.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calbrentes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calbrentes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Faber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calbrentes finds it's way round the side to connect with Faber's head.
Nice defenses there by Calbrentes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calbrentes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faber.
Calbrentes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faber lands a nice looking body shot.
Calbrentes misses with a combination
and Faber counters with a single leg into guard. Calbrentes didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calbrentes keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Calbrentes working a defensive guard but Faber passes into half guard.
Calbrentes wants to control but Faber is keeping busy.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Faber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Calbrentes defends it well.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Calbrentes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calbrentes is trying to get back to full guard.
Faber trying to pass the guard but Calbrentes defending well.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calbrentes keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calbrentes is trying to stand back up but Faber is controlling him
Faber seems to be working for a kimura but Calbrentes defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Urijah Faber will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Calbrentes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calbrentes misses the shot to the body.
Julio Calbrentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calbrentes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Calbrentes ducks right into an uppercut from Faber.
Faber loads up on a big right hand but Calbrentes slips the punch.
Calbrentes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faber is out of range and Calbrentes settles back down.
Calbrentes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faber drops his hands momentarily and Calbrentes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calbrentes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calbrentes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faber is out of range and Calbrentes settles back down.
Faber moves out of range as Calbrentes strikes.
Calbrentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faber.
Faber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calbrentes.
Faber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Faber checks a leg kick.
Calbrentes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calbrentes as he jumps to the side.
Calbrentes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Faber throws a leg kick but Calbrentes checks it.
Julio Calbrentes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calbrentes. Faber does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calbrentes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faber.
Calbrentes connects with a crisp jab.
Faber is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calbrentes misses with a straight right.
Oh Faber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calbrentes has closed the distance and engaged Faber in a clinch.
Faber seems to have got his legs back now.
Calbrentes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Calbrentes has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
Calbrentes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
Calbrentes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faber is out of range and Calbrentes settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws a hook to the side of Calbrentes's head but Calbrentes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calbrentes as he avoids it easily.
Calbrentes needs to keep his hands up - Faber had a free shot at his head there.
Calbrentes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calbrentes clinches.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calbrentes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Calbrentes.
Calbrentes trying to stall but Faber improves his position.
Calbrentes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calbrentes lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calbrentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calbrentes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calbrentes gets through Faber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calbrentes lands an uppercut.
Calbrentes is trying to stall.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Calbrentes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Calbrentes is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calbrentes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calbrentes has a couple of punches blocked by Faber.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Calbrentes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calbrentes 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Calbrentes!
Julio Calbrentes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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