Post by The Sandmen on Feb 6, 2020 22:16:20 GMT -5
Joachim Hansen looks very relaxed.
Urijah Faber raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Hansen and Faber move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Urijah Faber tries a middle kick
Joachim Hansen blocks and steps away.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen tries a high kick!
Faber was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
As the fight continues it seems that Joachim Hansen is taking the best of the fight.
Hansen and Faber circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Faber launches a furious low kick!
Joachim Hansen blocks
Hansen decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hansen moves back and takes a deep breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Faber.
Joachim Hansen's reflexes save him!
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Hansen
grazes the chin of Faber.
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Hansen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen and Urijah Faber are cliched up against the cage. Hansen steps for a throw
Urijah Faber is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Hansen is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hansen tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
Urijah Faber wraps his arms around Hansen's arms and counters the punches.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hansen's side.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Hansen tries to escape from the closed guard
Joachim Hansen any adventage in the ground.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Hansen is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Joachim Hansen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hansen struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Joachim Hansen is in Faber open guard now
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Hansen is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Faber misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hansen tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Faber in the side of the head
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Joachim Hansen is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Faber
Hansen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hansen is countered by Urijah Faber.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Joachim Hansen tries to take advantage...
Joachim Hansen tries to free his leg
Joachim Hansen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Faber's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Joachim Hansen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hansen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Faber
Faber is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Hansen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hansen
Faber tries to free his leg...
Hansen doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Faber tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hansen
Hansen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hansen
Urijah Faber pushes Joachim Hansen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joachim Hansen struggles not allowing Urijah Faber improve his position.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Faber blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Hansen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hansen is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Hansen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joachim Hansen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joachim Hansen seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hansen pushes off of Urijah Faber and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Faber stumbles backwards but Joachim Hansen chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joachim Hansen is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Faber with uppercuts!
Faber is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Faber is unable to escape!
Faber's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hansen goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Urijah Faber is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Joachim Hansen gets the advantage
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Faber
Hansen moves on the ground
Joachim Hansen moves to side mount
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen looks to pass to mount...
Hansen slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Hansen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Joachim Hansen in his guard...
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Faber's face with those brutal elbows! Faber needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Faber's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Nose
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hansen drills Urijah Faber's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Faber's Nose is beginning to swell
Faber has a small cut in his Nose
Urijah Faber seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Joachim Hansen!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Hansen launches a barrage of elbows over Faber's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Faber doesn't fight back!
Joachim Hansen turns out the lights for Faber! What an astonishing KO by Hansen!
Faber's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Joachim Hansen by KO (Elbows) at 1:50 Round 2
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Joachim Hansen. This man can sell the PPV all on his own. (445 points)
Faber had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario). (69 points)
What a fight! I love my job!
Urijah Faber raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Hansen and Faber move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Urijah Faber tries a middle kick
Joachim Hansen blocks and steps away.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen tries a high kick!
Faber was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
As the fight continues it seems that Joachim Hansen is taking the best of the fight.
Hansen and Faber circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Faber launches a furious low kick!
Joachim Hansen blocks
Hansen decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Hansen moves back and takes a deep breath.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Faber.
Joachim Hansen's reflexes save him!
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Hansen
grazes the chin of Faber.
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Hansen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen and Urijah Faber are cliched up against the cage. Hansen steps for a throw
Urijah Faber is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Hansen is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hansen tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
Urijah Faber wraps his arms around Hansen's arms and counters the punches.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hansen's side.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Hansen tries to escape from the closed guard
Joachim Hansen any adventage in the ground.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Hansen is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Joachim Hansen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hansen struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Joachim Hansen is in Faber open guard now
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Hansen is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Faber misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hansen tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Faber in the side of the head
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Faber
Joachim Hansen is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Faber
Hansen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hansen is countered by Urijah Faber.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Joachim Hansen tries to take advantage...
Joachim Hansen tries to free his leg
Joachim Hansen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Faber's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Joachim Hansen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hansen's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Faber
Faber is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Hansen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hansen
Faber tries to free his leg...
Hansen doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Faber tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hansen
Hansen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hansen
Urijah Faber pushes Joachim Hansen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joachim Hansen struggles not allowing Urijah Faber improve his position.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Faber blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Hansen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hansen is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Hansen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joachim Hansen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joachim Hansen seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Hansen pushes off of Urijah Faber and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Faber stumbles backwards but Joachim Hansen chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Joachim Hansen is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Faber with uppercuts!
Faber is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Faber is unable to escape!
Faber's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hansen goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Urijah Faber is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Joachim Hansen gets the advantage
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Faber
Hansen moves on the ground
Joachim Hansen moves to side mount
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen looks to pass to mount...
Hansen slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Hansen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Joachim Hansen in his guard...
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Faber's face with those brutal elbows! Faber needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Faber's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Nose
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Joachim Hansen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Hansen drills Urijah Faber's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Faber's Nose is beginning to swell
Faber has a small cut in his Nose
Urijah Faber seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Joachim Hansen!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Hansen launches a barrage of elbows over Faber's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Faber doesn't fight back!
Joachim Hansen turns out the lights for Faber! What an astonishing KO by Hansen!
Faber's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Joachim Hansen by KO (Elbows) at 1:50 Round 2
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 251 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Joachim Hansen. This man can sell the PPV all on his own. (445 points)
Faber had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario). (69 points)
What a fight! I love my job!