Post by The Sandmen on Oct 26, 2013 23:52:32 GMT -5
Urijah Faber raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Anthony Pettis doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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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The fight gets underway.
Anthony Pettis and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Faber begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pettis
Anthony Pettis is smart enough to duck backwards
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Urijah Faber's leg.
Pettis feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Anthony Pettis attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Faber!
Faber has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Faber goes down.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Crushing shot to Pettis's body! He's holding his side
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to open Faber's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Anthony Pettis. Faber is unable to cover himself now!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis 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!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
Faber seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Faber goes down.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pettis looks to work from half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Pettis throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Solid shots!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Faber from the side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Faber is holding Anthony Pettis's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Pettis launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Faber blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Urijah Faber's cheek! Faber stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Urijah Faber. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Urijah Faber suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Pettis's chin!
Pettis's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Faber moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pettis with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Urijah Faber saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Pettis moves aside and dodges.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Faber!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis won't budge, forcing Faber to pull guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Pettis is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Faber misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Faber struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Urijah Faber is not able to stop Faber ground skills and Anthony Pettis moves to side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Faber control.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has Pettis 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 Pettis
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Urijah Faber!
Pettis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Urijah Faber launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pettis blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Pettis's cheek! Pettis stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Faber is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Urijah Faber's head...
It lands flush with Urijah Faber's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Faber's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Faber decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Pettis's guard.
Pettis tries to fight back with his feet and Faber just needs another plan now.
Faber misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Urijah Faber's head...
It lands flush with Urijah Faber's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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A bad move from Urijah Faber
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Faber's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big uppercut
Anthony Pettis is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Pulverizing punch to Pettis's head!
Pettis slips the punch.
Faber misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Pettis!
Faber is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Solid low kick from Anthony Pettis.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Faber hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Faber is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pettis
Faber tries to escape from closed guard...
Faber struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pettis
Urijah Faber throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pettis's face with those brutal elbows! Pettis needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Mouth
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pettis
Faber is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Pettis 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! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Faber is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Urijah Faber uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Urijah Faber. 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.
Urijah Faber fakes a move and moves laterally.
Faber steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pettis's stops that one with his face! How is Pettis standing?!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Faber steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pettis steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Anthony Pettis and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Pettis 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 Pettis.
Faber's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Faber is clinching with Pettis.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Urijah Faber.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Urijah Faber is opening up on Pettis and raining down combinations!
Pettis's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis won't budge, forcing Faber to pull guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Faber has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Urijah Faber is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Pettis 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! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Faber, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Faber adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Faber adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Faber, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Faber can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Faber is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Faber is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Pettis is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Urijah Faber pulls down on Anthony Pettis's hand and staves off danger
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Pettis's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber is moving on the ground...
Pettis tries to counter Faber's moves on the ground.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Faber is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Faber's ribs!
Pettis follows Urijah Faber
only to get counter punched in a big way! Pettis needs to stop playing Urijah Faber's game or he'll get knocked out!
Pettis's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Lightning fast low kick from Pettis!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Faber fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pettis sprawls and remains on his feet.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains Faber.
Anthony Pettis is opening up on Faber and raining down combinations!
Faber's corner looks worried!
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Faber's ribs!
Crushing shot to Faber's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Mouth
Urijah Faber seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Pettis just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Faber may be in trouble!
A bad move from Urijah Faber
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Faber was not intelligently defending himself!
Faber's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Anthony Pettis by TKO (High kick) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 14/30 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 37/61 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 795 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 22/33 (67%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 814 s
These two were doing damage. I think for pretty much every second of the fight after the first 3 minutes, these guys were both fighting on about 20% health. Good show.
Anthony Pettis doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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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The fight gets underway.
Anthony Pettis and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Faber begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pettis
Anthony Pettis is smart enough to duck backwards
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Urijah Faber's leg.
Pettis feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Anthony Pettis attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Faber!
Faber has a small cut in his Left cheek
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Faber goes down.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Crushing shot to Pettis's body! He's holding his side
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to open Faber's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Anthony Pettis. Faber is unable to cover himself now!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis 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!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
Faber seems staggered and Anthony Pettis runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Faber goes down.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pettis looks to work from half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Pettis throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Solid shots!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Faber from the side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Faber
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Faber is holding Anthony Pettis's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Pettis launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Faber blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Urijah Faber's cheek! Faber stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Urijah Faber. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Urijah Faber suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Pettis's chin!
Pettis's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Faber moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pettis with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Urijah Faber saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Pettis moves aside and dodges.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Faber!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis won't budge, forcing Faber to pull guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Pettis is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Faber misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Faber struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Faber
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Urijah Faber is not able to stop Faber ground skills and Anthony Pettis moves to side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Pettis is unable to move under Faber control.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has Pettis 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 Pettis
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Urijah Faber!
Pettis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Urijah Faber launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pettis blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Pettis's cheek! Pettis stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Faber is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Urijah Faber's head...
It lands flush with Urijah Faber's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Faber's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Faber decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Pettis's guard.
Pettis tries to fight back with his feet and Faber just needs another plan now.
Faber misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Urijah Faber's head...
It lands flush with Urijah Faber's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Anthony Pettis has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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A bad move from Urijah Faber
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Faber's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big uppercut
Anthony Pettis is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Pettis doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Pettis studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Pulverizing punch to Pettis's head!
Pettis slips the punch.
Faber misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Anthony Pettis!
Faber is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Solid low kick from Anthony Pettis.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Faber hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Faber is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pettis
Faber tries to escape from closed guard...
Faber struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pettis
Urijah Faber throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pettis's face with those brutal elbows! Pettis needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Mouth
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pettis
Faber is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Pettis 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! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Faber is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Urijah Faber uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Urijah Faber. 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.
Urijah Faber fakes a move and moves laterally.
Faber steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pettis's stops that one with his face! How is Pettis standing?!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Faber steps backwards away from Anthony Pettis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Pettis steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Anthony Pettis and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Pettis 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 Pettis.
Faber's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Faber is clinching with Pettis.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Urijah Faber.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Urijah Faber is opening up on Pettis and raining down combinations!
Pettis's corner looks worried!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Pettis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis won't budge, forcing Faber to pull guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Faber
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis is trying to counter now!
Faber has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Urijah Faber is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with one hook in
Pettis 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! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Faber, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Faber adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Faber adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Faber, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Faber can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Faber is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pettis tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pettis's is smart enough to counter him.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Faber is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Anthony Pettis slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Pettis is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Urijah Faber pulls down on Anthony Pettis's hand and staves off danger
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Pettis's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber is moving on the ground...
Pettis tries to counter Faber's moves on the ground.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Faber has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Faber is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Faber with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Faber!
Pettis has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Faber's ribs!
Pettis follows Urijah Faber
only to get counter punched in a big way! Pettis needs to stop playing Urijah Faber's game or he'll get knocked out!
Pettis's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Lightning fast low kick from Pettis!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Faber fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pettis sprawls and remains on his feet.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Pettis
that visibly pains Faber.
Anthony Pettis is opening up on Faber and raining down combinations!
Faber's corner looks worried!
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Faber's ribs!
Crushing shot to Faber's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Mouth
Urijah Faber seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Pettis!
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Anthony Pettis just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Faber may be in trouble!
A bad move from Urijah Faber
allows Pettis to land a solid head kick.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Faber was not intelligently defending himself!
Faber's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Anthony Pettis by TKO (High kick) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 14/30 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 37/61 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 795 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 22/33 (67%)
Kicks 12/12 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 814 s
These two were doing damage. I think for pretty much every second of the fight after the first 3 minutes, these guys were both fighting on about 20% health. Good show.
Pettis vs. Thomson even sounds like a way better fight... and not just because it's for the strap either. 
