Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2019 23:08:51 GMT -5
Urijah Faber is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Miguel Torres looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Urijah Faber and Miguel Torres touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Faber launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Torres's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres is in open guard over Faber... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Faber rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Faber moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Torres's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Torres breaks the lock showing some skills...
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Urijah Faber tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Urijah Faber!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Urijah Faber holds Miguel Torres and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Miguel Torres hooks Faber's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Urijah Faber manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Faber looks to work from half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Faber delivers a few accurate elbows!
Miguel Torres blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Faber launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Faber tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Urijah Faber keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Urijah Faber!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left cheek
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miguel Torres can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Torres launches a hook to the body
Urijah Faber moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Faber launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Torres's mid-section, he seems hurt
Solid low kick from Urijah Faber.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Faber struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is moving on the ground...
Faber tries to counter Torres's moves on the ground.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Faber blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Faber leans back...
He clobbers Miguel Torres's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Urijah Faber has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Torres stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Urijah Faber is coming in again!
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Faber is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Urijah Faber sits high on Miguel Torres's chest and pulls his leg underneath Torres's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Torres tries to roll out. He's too quick for Urijah Faber and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Faber and it cost him top position.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Urijah Faber has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber rolls him over and takes his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Faber tries to end this with a RNC!
Torres manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Torres manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Faber
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Urijah Faber regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Miguel Torres any adventage in the ground.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miguel Torres cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Torres has a small cut in his Left cheek
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Faber tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Torres in the side of the head
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Urijah Faber is looking to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Faber, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Hard blow to Faber's mid-section, he seems hurt
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Urijah Faber!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Faber's moves.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Faber tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres aggressively and repeatedly punches Faber.
Good job by Faber blocking and slipping the blows.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Faber is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Miguel Torres
that forces Faber to try and defend better.
Faber tries to grapple
He puts Torres in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Faber's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Urijah Faber's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Faber grapple with Miguel Torres and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Miguel Torres falls hard on the mat with Urijah Faber on top of him
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres now.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Urijah Faber pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Faber jumps and tries to free his leg! Torres doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Miguel Torres holds Urijah Faber and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Urijah Faber! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Torres's stops that one with his face! How is Torres standing?!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to Faber's head!
Faber slips the punch.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Torres's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Faber is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and launches himself over Torres!
Nice move by Faber who clinches and pushes Torres against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Miguel Torres's face!
Torres has a small cut in his Mouth
Torres attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Faber's kick.
Faber misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Faber sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Miguel Torres.
For sure, that had to hurt!
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber gets control of Miguel Torres's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Miguel Torres shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Faber is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Miguel Torres! Faber tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Faber is unable to lock that and Torres breaks the lock
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Urijah Faber postures up and launches another series of punches!
Torres pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Urijah Faber's offensive.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Faber's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Urijah Faber moves forward and launches a low kick.
Torres blocks that.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Faber takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Quick hook by Urijah Faber
Good shot! Torres has reasons to be worried.
Faber avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Faber launches a furious hook!
That hits Torres's chin like a wrecking ball! Torres loses balance and goes to the mat.
Torres's Chin is beginning to swell
Faber is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Faber decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Faber just needs another plan now.
Faber is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Faber doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Torres blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Faber's guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres sits over his knees and pushes away Faber's leg!
Faber closes his legs around Miguel Torres's leg. Torres is not able to move away now!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Torres tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Faber's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Urijah Faber.
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Round 5
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Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Faber shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Faber circles out and slips free of Miguel Torres's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Faber is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres is in open guard over Faber... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Faber rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
Torres misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber pushes away Torres trying to keep the fight at striking range
Torres stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber circles to get the center of the cage
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Torres positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Faber's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber is getting frustrated here.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Miguel Torres shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Miguel Torres breaks that americana attempt!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Torres's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Torres's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Faber positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Torres's being punished here!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber delivers a few accurate elbows!
Torres is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Urijah Faber tries to get his arm under Miguel Torres's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Miguel Torres's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Miguel Torres easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Torres has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Torres manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Faber
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Miguel Torres
just misses Faber.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Urijah Faber
puts Torres in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Forehead
Faber pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Incredible high kick!
Torres is worried!
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Torres's knee!
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber circles around Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres looks rattled! Urijah Faber sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Miguel Torres is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Torres laid out on the mat! Urijah Faber's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punches) at 4:24 Round 5
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/42 (64%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 5907,74
Clinch Damage 164,06
Ground Damage 1651,47
Time on the ground 873 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 799,75
Clinch Damage 39
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 895 s
I don't feel like any additional comment on this whole saga, from people telling me I should overrule ducks upgrades, to the controversial-as-fuck first draw, so now this. Just...spectacular.
Miguel Torres looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Urijah Faber and Miguel Torres touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Faber launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Torres's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres is in open guard over Faber... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Faber rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Faber moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Torres's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Torres breaks the lock showing some skills...
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Urijah Faber tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Urijah Faber!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Urijah Faber holds Miguel Torres and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Miguel Torres hooks Faber's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Urijah Faber manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Faber looks to work from half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Faber delivers a few accurate elbows!
Miguel Torres blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Faber launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Faber tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Urijah Faber keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Urijah Faber!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left cheek
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Miguel Torres can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Torres launches a hook to the body
Urijah Faber moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Faber launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Torres's mid-section, he seems hurt
Solid low kick from Urijah Faber.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Faber struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is moving on the ground...
Faber tries to counter Torres's moves on the ground.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Faber blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Faber leans back...
He clobbers Miguel Torres's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Urijah Faber has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Torres stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Urijah Faber is coming in again!
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Faber is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Urijah Faber sits high on Miguel Torres's chest and pulls his leg underneath Torres's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Torres tries to roll out. He's too quick for Urijah Faber and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Faber and it cost him top position.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Urijah Faber has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber rolls him over and takes his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Faber tries to end this with a RNC!
Torres manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Torres manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Faber
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Urijah Faber regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Miguel Torres any adventage in the ground.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Miguel Torres cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Torres has a small cut in his Left cheek
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Faber tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Torres in the side of the head
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Urijah Faber is looking to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Faber, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Hard blow to Faber's mid-section, he seems hurt
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Urijah Faber!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Faber's moves.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Faber tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres aggressively and repeatedly punches Faber.
Good job by Faber blocking and slipping the blows.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Faber is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Miguel Torres
that forces Faber to try and defend better.
Faber tries to grapple
He puts Torres in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Faber's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Urijah Faber's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Faber grapple with Miguel Torres and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Miguel Torres falls hard on the mat with Urijah Faber on top of him
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres now.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Urijah Faber pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Faber jumps and tries to free his leg! Torres doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Miguel Torres holds Urijah Faber and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Urijah Faber! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Torres's stops that one with his face! How is Torres standing?!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to Faber's head!
Faber slips the punch.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Torres's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Faber is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and launches himself over Torres!
Nice move by Faber who clinches and pushes Torres against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Miguel Torres's face!
Torres has a small cut in his Mouth
Torres attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Faber's kick.
Faber misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Faber sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from Miguel Torres.
For sure, that had to hurt!
You can see Torres's blood making stains in the mat.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber gets control of Miguel Torres's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Miguel Torres shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Faber is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Miguel Torres! Faber tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Faber is unable to lock that and Torres breaks the lock
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Urijah Faber postures up and launches another series of punches!
Torres pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Urijah Faber's offensive.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pulverizing punch to Faber's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Urijah Faber moves forward and launches a low kick.
Torres blocks that.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Faber takes a break to breathe while holding Miguel Torres.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Quick hook by Urijah Faber
Good shot! Torres has reasons to be worried.
Faber avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Faber launches a furious hook!
That hits Torres's chin like a wrecking ball! Torres loses balance and goes to the mat.
Torres's Chin is beginning to swell
Faber is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Faber decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Faber just needs another plan now.
Faber is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Faber doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Torres blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Faber's guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres sits over his knees and pushes away Faber's leg!
Faber closes his legs around Miguel Torres's leg. Torres is not able to move away now!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Torres tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Faber's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Urijah Faber.
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Round 5
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Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Faber shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Faber circles out and slips free of Miguel Torres's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Faber is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres is in open guard over Faber... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Faber rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds Torres
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
Torres misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber pushes away Torres trying to keep the fight at striking range
Torres stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber circles to get the center of the cage
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Torres positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Faber's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber is getting frustrated here.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Miguel Torres shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Miguel Torres breaks that americana attempt!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Torres's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Torres's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Faber positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Torres's being punished here!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Faber delivers a few accurate elbows!
Torres is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Urijah Faber tries to get his arm under Miguel Torres's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Miguel Torres's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Miguel Torres easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Faber is in rear mount over Torres
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Torres has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Torres manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Faber
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Miguel Torres
just misses Faber.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Urijah Faber
puts Torres in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Forehead
Faber pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Incredible high kick!
Torres is worried!
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Torres's knee!
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber circles around Torres
Torres doesn't stop bleeding.
Miguel Torres looks rattled! Urijah Faber sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Miguel Torres is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Torres laid out on the mat! Urijah Faber's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punches) at 4:24 Round 5
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 27/42 (64%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Damage caused 5907,74
Clinch Damage 164,06
Ground Damage 1651,47
Time on the ground 873 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 4/16 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 10/12 (83%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 799,75
Clinch Damage 39
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 895 s
I don't feel like any additional comment on this whole saga, from people telling me I should overrule ducks upgrades, to the controversial-as-fuck first draw, so now this. Just...spectacular.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!