Post by The Sandmen on Jul 18, 2012 13:11:21 GMT -5
Jamie Varner is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Urijah Faber is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jamie Varner and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Faber
The fighters are clinching.
Varner struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Nothing from this... Jamie Varner seems frustrated.
Varner misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Faber is launching some bone breaking punches to Varner's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jamie Varner's eyes.
Crushing shot to Varner's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Jamie Varner is on his back after that attempt
Faber is standing while Varner is on the ground on his back
Varner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Jamie Varner is standing now.
Varner launches a furious low kick!
Faber receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jamie Varner throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
that stun Varner.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Varner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Varner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jamie Varner locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Urijah Faber slips his head out and ends up in Jamie Varner's guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Faber tries to cover his face,
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Varner
Faber is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to escape from the full mount...
Jamie Varner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Jamie Varner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Varner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jamie Varner controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber works on the ground with his fingers over Varner's face
Varner shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Urijah Faber moves to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Faber misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jamie Varner tries to free his leg...
Jamie Varner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Faber's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Jamie Varner in his guard.
Jamie Varner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Varner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Jamie Varner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Varner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Urijah Faber didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Faber
Varner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Jamie Varner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Varner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner rolls him over and takes his back!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Faber steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Faber has Varner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Varner is unable to move under Faber control.
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Faber is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Faber has Varner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Faber manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Varner
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Varner is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Faber
The fighters are clinching.
Varner and Urijah Faber are cliched up against the cage. Varner steps for a throw
Urijah Faber is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber launches a few punches towards Varner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Varner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Those punches are hitting! Faber covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Varner grab one of Urijah Faber's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Urijah Faber landed hard on his back
Varner is standing while Faber is on the ground on his back
Faber tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Faber climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Good leg kicks from Jamie Varner.
Faber winces a bit.
Urijah Faber tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jamie Varner swings and Faber has to retreat
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Varner, launching a big uppercut
Jamie Varner is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Jamie Varner!
You can see Urijah Faber's head being snapped backwards!
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Varner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Faber with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Jamie Varner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jamie Varner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Varner into his guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to better his position on the ground...
Varner breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner hovers above Faber
Good punches to Faber's body.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Jamie Varner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jamie Varner controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner 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
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Forehead
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Varner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Faber misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Solid shots!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner suddenly holds Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jamie Varner!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Jamie Varner
that forces Faber to try and defend better.
Varner throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Jamie Varner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Varner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber and Jamie Varner are cliched up against the cage. Faber hammers Varner face and hooks Varner leg
Varner stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Varner launches a hook to the body
Bang! Faber stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Faber's mid-section, he seems hurt
Some nice shots from Jamie Varner
that stun Faber.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Varner is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Varner begins to launch a barrage of punches over Faber
this is getting worse and worse for Faber
Faber's Mouth is beginning to swell
Varner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Faber is on the receiving end of a great combo by Varner.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Faber launches a hook to the body
Jamie Varner moves aside looking for a counter...
Jamie Varner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Varner tries to grapple
He puts Faber in a double underhook!
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jamie Varner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Faber is throwing a flurry of punches!
Varner ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner attempts to cut off Faber with punches
Faber reels from the strikes.
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Jamie Varner takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Faber moves forward looking for some action
Jamie Varner struggles a bit before breaking Faber's attemp of grappling
A furious flurry of punches from Jamie Varner
puts Faber in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
Jamie Varner attempts a sweep single...
Jamie Varner catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Varner.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to better his position on the ground...
Varner breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner catch Urijah Faber's left arm and tries a kimura
Urijah Faber holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner hovers above Faber
Good punches to Faber's body.
Faber ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jamie Varner rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to open Faber's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jamie Varner. Faber is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Forehead
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Jamie Varner aggressively and repeatedly punches Faber.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Faber's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Jamie Varner aggressively and repeatedly punches Faber.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Faber's Forehead is beginning to swell
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Varner's moves.
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Good looking punches from Jamie Varner on the ground
They could take their toll on Faber.
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has given his back to Jamie Varner who is trying to get one hook in!
Jamie Varner has one hook in!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Faber.
Nicely done! Varner now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Varner is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Jamie Varner slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Jamie Varner appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Jamie Varner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Faber's eyes...
Faber's Left eye is beginning to swell
Urijah Faber can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Jamie Varner by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:16 Round 3
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 30/37 (81%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/36 (86%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
A great, quick start, with both guys doing damage. Then suddenly, we go to the ground (or something) and nothing for the rest of the round. Second round - both guys have amazing recovery. Both come out strong. Varner getting the advantage. Severely beating on Faber. End of round. Round 3 Varner picks up where he left off. Finishes Faber. Fight over. Impressive win. Surprised by Faber. And Varner.
Urijah Faber is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jamie Varner and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Faber
The fighters are clinching.
Varner struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Nothing from this... Jamie Varner seems frustrated.
Varner misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Faber is launching some bone breaking punches to Varner's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jamie Varner's eyes.
Crushing shot to Varner's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Jamie Varner is on his back after that attempt
Faber is standing while Varner is on the ground on his back
Varner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Jamie Varner is standing now.
Varner launches a furious low kick!
Faber receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jamie Varner throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
that stun Varner.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner moves forward looking for some grappling action
Varner has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Varner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jamie Varner locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Urijah Faber slips his head out and ends up in Jamie Varner's guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Faber tries to cover his face,
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Varner
Faber is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to escape from the full mount...
Jamie Varner is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Jamie Varner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Varner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jamie Varner controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber works on the ground with his fingers over Varner's face
Varner shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Urijah Faber moves to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Faber misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jamie Varner tries to free his leg...
Jamie Varner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Faber's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Jamie Varner in his guard.
Jamie Varner keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Varner is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Jamie Varner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Varner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Urijah Faber didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Faber
Varner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Jamie Varner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Varner can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner rolls him over and takes his back!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Faber steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Faber has Varner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Varner is unable to move under Faber control.
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Faber is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Faber has Varner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Faber manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Varner
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Varner is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Faber
The fighters are clinching.
Varner and Urijah Faber are cliched up against the cage. Varner steps for a throw
Urijah Faber is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber launches a few punches towards Varner's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Varner seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Those punches are hitting! Faber covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Varner grab one of Urijah Faber's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Urijah Faber landed hard on his back
Varner is standing while Faber is on the ground on his back
Faber tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Faber climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Good leg kicks from Jamie Varner.
Faber winces a bit.
Urijah Faber tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jamie Varner swings and Faber has to retreat
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Varner, launching a big uppercut
Jamie Varner is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Jamie Varner!
You can see Urijah Faber's head being snapped backwards!
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Varner launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Faber with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Jamie Varner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jamie Varner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Varner into his guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to better his position on the ground...
Varner breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner hovers above Faber
Good punches to Faber's body.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Jamie Varner slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jamie Varner controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner 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
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Forehead
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Varner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Faber misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Solid shots!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner suddenly holds Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jamie Varner!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Jamie Varner
that forces Faber to try and defend better.
Varner throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Jamie Varner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Varner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber and Jamie Varner are cliched up against the cage. Faber hammers Varner face and hooks Varner leg
Varner stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Varner launches a hook to the body
Bang! Faber stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Faber's mid-section, he seems hurt
Some nice shots from Jamie Varner
that stun Faber.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Varner is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Jamie Varner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Varner begins to launch a barrage of punches over Faber
this is getting worse and worse for Faber
Faber's Mouth is beginning to swell
Varner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Faber is on the receiving end of a great combo by Varner.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Faber launches a hook to the body
Jamie Varner moves aside looking for a counter...
Jamie Varner is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Varner tries to grapple
He puts Faber in a double underhook!
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jamie Varner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Faber is throwing a flurry of punches!
Varner ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner attempts to cut off Faber with punches
Faber reels from the strikes.
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Jamie Varner takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Faber moves forward looking for some action
Jamie Varner struggles a bit before breaking Faber's attemp of grappling
A furious flurry of punches from Jamie Varner
puts Faber in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
Jamie Varner attempts a sweep single...
Jamie Varner catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Varner.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to better his position on the ground...
Varner breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Varner catch Urijah Faber's left arm and tries a kimura
Urijah Faber holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Jamie Varner hovers above Faber
Good punches to Faber's body.
Faber ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jamie Varner rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Jamie Varner tries to open Faber's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jamie Varner. Faber is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Forehead
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Jamie Varner aggressively and repeatedly punches Faber.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Faber's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Jamie Varner aggressively and repeatedly punches Faber.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Faber's Forehead is beginning to swell
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Varner's moves.
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Good looking punches from Jamie Varner on the ground
They could take their toll on Faber.
Varner is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has given his back to Jamie Varner who is trying to get one hook in!
Jamie Varner has one hook in!
Varner is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Faber measures the resilience of Varner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Varner blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Faber.
Nicely done! Varner now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Varner is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Jamie Varner slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Jamie Varner appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Jamie Varner appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Faber's eyes...
Faber's Left eye is beginning to swell
Urijah Faber can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Jamie Varner by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:16 Round 3
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 30/37 (81%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/36 (86%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 438 s
A great, quick start, with both guys doing damage. Then suddenly, we go to the ground (or something) and nothing for the rest of the round. Second round - both guys have amazing recovery. Both come out strong. Varner getting the advantage. Severely beating on Faber. End of round. Round 3 Varner picks up where he left off. Finishes Faber. Fight over. Impressive win. Surprised by Faber. And Varner.