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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faber finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Anderson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Faber falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robinson Anderson!
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Event:
HFC 6 - Slugs vs Lugar
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Denisov tries to sprawl but Faber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Faber prevents Denisov from improving his position.
Denisov is trying to control but can't.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Faber wants to control but Denisov is keeping him busy.
Denisov moves into full guard.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.
Denisov has Faber pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Denisov punching from the bottom - just letting Faber know he's still in a fight.
Faber tries to stand but Denisov is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Denisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Faber has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Faber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denisov uses from the top position.
Denisov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Denisov works over Faber with some ground and pound from guard.
Faber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Faber is rocked!
Denisov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Faber's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denis Denisov!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gueguen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gueguen tries to counter with a takedown but Faber is quick to defend against it.
Faber tries to clinch but Gueguen moves away
and Gueguen counters with a nice body shot.
Faber wants to clinch but Gueguen slips to the side#TD#
and Gueguen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gueguen.
Faber is looking to stand back up but Gueguen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Faber. #REVB#
Gueguen prevents Faber from improving his position.
Faber is in trouble now - Gueguen has advanced to mount!
Gueguen mounts Faber! Really nice guard pass there!
Gueguen content just to control the position here. #T1#
Gueguen fails to move to back control.
Gueguen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Gueguen working for a guillotine from mount but Faber is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Gueguen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Faber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Faber shrugs it off. #SUB#
Gueguen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Faber is surviving well by controlling Gueguen's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Gueguen is working for a guillotine from mount but Faber frees his head quite easily.
Faber has given up his back.
#SUB#
Gueguen is working for a rear naked choke. Faber is not defending it well and Gueguen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Faber refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Faber's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Etienne Gueguen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banchamek but Banchamek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faber fails with the takedown
and Banchamek counters with a one-two to the body.
Banchamek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Banchamek closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Banchamek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Faber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banchamek did well to prevent Faber getting side control.
Banchamek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faber throwing shots but Banchamek is blocking nicely.
Faber uses his free foot to push down on Banchamek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banchamek.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Banchamek tries to buck Faber off so he can stand up but Faber has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Banchamek falls backwards, slamming Faber to the mat but Faber holds on tight! Banchamek is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Urijah Faber!
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Event:
ICC CN 14: Jantan v Rocca
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick by Faber misses
and Denisov counters with a stiff right hand.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Faber counters with a quick kick to the body but Denisov blocks it.
Denisov connects with a body shot that sends Faber's belly button to the back.#TD#
Faber gets a double leg takedown into Denisov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber is standing up over Denisov. Denisov looks to escape but Faber dives into side control.
Denisov is trying to work for a sweep but Faber has mounted him!
Denisov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Denisov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Denisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denisov 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.
Denisov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1#
Denisov trying to control the hands but Faber won't let him.
Faber misses with a punch to the head.
Denisov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber lands with a hammerfist to the side of Denisov's head.
Faber missing with strikes.
Denisov trying to get back to his feet but Faber is in full control for now.
Faber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faber tries to get the hooks in deep but Denisov pushed the leg off. #T2##SUB#
Faber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Denisov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Denisov for a finish.
Faber avoiding Denisov 's attempts to control his hands.
Denisov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Faber's guard. Nice work there by Denisov.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denisov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faber is keeping the position for now.
Faber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Denisov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Denisov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Faber slaps away a takedown attempt from Denisov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faber tries to counter by clinching up but Denisov breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Faber. No joy for Denisov on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Faber, which made it look bad.
Urijah Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.#CL2#
Denisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faber, pushing him back against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Faber holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denisov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faber pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Faber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Denisov lands a decent punch to the body there.#T1#
Faber throwing strikes from guard but Denisov blocks nicely.
Denisov striking from his own guard.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Faber throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Faber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov controlling Faber's posture.
Denisov wants to sweep here but Faber controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denisov is striking from the bottom but Faber uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urijah Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faber passes to full mount!
Denisov is just holding on here. Faber manages to take his back.
Denisov trying to control the hands but Faber breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denisov tries to escape but Faber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Faber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Denisov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Denisov sneaks out the side door and pushes Faber away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faber tries a head kick but it misses.
Denisov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Denisov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faber's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Faber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denisov is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Denisov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Denisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denisov's guard. #REVR#
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Denisov controls Faber momentarily but Faber frees himself. #SUB2#
Denisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faber is one step ahead there.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov striking off his back. #SUB2#
Denisov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Denisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ryokale gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ryokale pulls Faber into guard.
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
Ryokale wants to stand but Faber is controlling the position.
Ryokale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryokale in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale wants to take a breather but Faber is having none of it.
Ryokale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Faber trying to control but Ryokale postures up.
Ryokale trying to pass the guard but Faber defending well. #T1#
Ryokale trying to control from Faber's half guard. Faber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Faber looking for a sweep. Not yet Faber, not yet.
Ryokale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faber's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber is adopting a defensive guard.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Faber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ryokale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Faber's guard.
Faber regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ryokale working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Faber trying to control the position.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Ryokale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ryokale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryokale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faber looking to control.
Ryokale content to stall in guard here.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ryokale postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Faber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ryokale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryokale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Ryokale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryokale working a defensive guard but Faber passes into half guard.
#T4#
Faber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryokale defending well though.
Faber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryokale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryokale 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.
Ryokale tries to kick Faber off but Faber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Faber prevents Ryokale from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Faber takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryokale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fabers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Faber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryokale's guard.
Ryokale keeping full guard, as Faber tries to pass.
Faber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryokale wants to control the position but Faber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ryokale controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryokale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ryokale wants to stand but Faber is controlling the position.
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ryokale 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ryokale instigates a clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryokale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Ryokale manages to pull guard.
Ryokale wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryokale is breathing heavily.
Faber content to stall in guard here.
Ryokale trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
Faber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Ryokale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ryokale 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Urijah Faber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Faber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Faber is trying to control. Ryokale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Faber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryokale defending well though.
Faber throwing shots but Ryokale is blocking nicely.
Ryokale is looking to control Faber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryokale avoid being mounted?
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Faber slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Faber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryokale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Faber.
Faber wants to control but Ryokale is keeping him busy.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Faber scores with a takedown into Ryokale's guard.
Ryokale is wriggling around but Faber manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Ryokale is pressing down on Faber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Urijah Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryokale 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.
Ryokale is looking to sweep but instead, Faber has passed into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryokale can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SU#
Faber stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Faber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryokale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryokale is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Faber wants to control from the top but Ryokale keeps moving.
Faber passes Ryokale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Faber prevents Ryokale from improving his position.
Faber trying to control the action but Ryokale is working from the bottom. #T3#
Faber uses his free foot to push down on Ryokale's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryokale.
Ryokale wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Faber.
Ryokale is desperately trying to improve his position but Faber has a good base and remains in mount.
Faber avoids the attempt from Ryokale to control.
Faber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Ryokale is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryokale wants to control but Faber is having none of it.
Faber won't let Ryokale get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faber throws some wild stikes that Ryokale manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faber content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Faber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Faber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Faber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Faber avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Faber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nunes's guard.
Faber trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nunes is looking to stand up but Faber isn't so interested in that idea.
Faber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Faber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nunes is being controlled here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
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! #T1#
Nunes wants to get back to his feet but Faber drags him back down.
Faber fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faber trying to control the position but Nunes is working away. #SUB2#
Faber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nunes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Urijah Faber!
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