Post by The Sandman on Dec 19, 2022 18:38:03 GMT -5
Demetrious Johnson is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec).
Demetrious Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Urijah Faber looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Urijah Faber comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Demetrious Johnson and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Canuck's Johnson is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The California Kid! Canuck's Johnson has one hook in and keeps working!
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Canuck's Johnson tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The California Kid in the side of the head
The California Kid's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The California Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
The California Kid 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.
Kevin MacDonald 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 seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The California Kid throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of The California Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The California Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson holds Urijah Faber's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
The California Kid dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Urijah Faber circles around Canuck's Johnson
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber swings...
hard impact to Canuck's Johnson's face!
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demetrious Johnson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
The California Kid evades.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Demetrious Johnson
Good shot! The California Kid has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from The California Kid!
Some big punches are landing!
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
The California Kid seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Urijah Faber moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Canuck's Johnson's right thigh
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over The California Kid!
Nice move by Canuck's Johnson who clinches and pushes The California Kid against the cage
The California Kid doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes The California Kid forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The California Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Canuck's Johnson misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid tries to jump to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson closed his guard around Urijah Faber.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to show some ground skills
Demetrious Johnson put The California Kid in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The California Kid pulls his arm out of danger.
Canuck's Johnson misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Canuck's Johnson put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Canuck's Johnson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Canuck's Johnson tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The California Kid in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The California Kid breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kevin MacDonald 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Urijah Faber
goes nowhere.
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Canuck's Johnson is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The California Kid misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Canuck's Johnson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Canuck's Johnson 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 0:35 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson isolates Urijah Faber's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Urijah Faber is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
The California Kid misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The California Kid throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Brilliant combination from Urijah Faber
that forces Canuck's Johnson to try and defend better.
Canuck's Johnson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson won't budge, forcing The California Kid to pull guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Canuck's Johnson's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson hovers above The California Kid
Good punches to The California Kid's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid
The California Kid has Canuck's Johnson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Canuck's Johnson is unable to move under The California Kid control.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The California Kid moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Canuck's Johnson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of The California Kid's chin with an uppercut while The California Kid lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The California Kid's ribs.
The California Kid is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Demetrious Johnson pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! The California Kid doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over The California Kid
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Canuck's Johnson.
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Round 4
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The California Kid launches a stiff jab!
Canuck's Johnson ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces The California Kid to try and defend better.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Urijah Faber forces Demetrious Johnson to open his guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Deep breaths from Demetrious Johnson who tries a hammer punch to The California Kid's ribs.
That hit The California Kid who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to The California Kid's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The California Kid spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The California Kid is too good and managed to back out of danger.
The California Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Urijah Faber decides to jump inside Canuck's Johnson's guard.
Canuck's Johnson fights back with his feet, forcing The California Kid to try something else.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid tries to escape from the closed guard
The California Kid succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Blocked by Canuck's Johnson.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Canuck's Johnson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Urijah Faber! He is reversed and nor Demetrious Johnson is on half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
The California Kid put Demetrious Johnson in closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The California Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid attempts a triangle from bottom! Demetrious Johnson slips out. The California Kid quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demetrious Johnson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Demetrious Johnson is in The California Kid open guard now
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Canuck's Johnson's chin
Canuck's Johnson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson tries to grapple
He puts The California Kid in a double underhook!
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber pushes Canuck's Johnson against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Canuck's Johnson pushes The California Kid away and circle away
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
The California Kid dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Canuck's Johnson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Canuck's Johnson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The California Kid's face!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Canuck's Johnson leads with a punch
Urijah Faber evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
The California Kid pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
Hard blow to The California Kid's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Urijah Faber by Split decision
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/24 (71%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 915 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 16/35 (46%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 915 s
Very evenly matched. Neither did much advantaging in this one. Both worked hard though.
Demetrious Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Urijah Faber looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Urijah Faber comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Demetrious Johnson and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Canuck's Johnson is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The California Kid! Canuck's Johnson has one hook in and keeps working!
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Canuck's Johnson tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The California Kid in the side of the head
The California Kid's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The California Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
The California Kid 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.
Kevin MacDonald 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 seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The California Kid throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of The California Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The California Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson holds Urijah Faber's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
The California Kid dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Urijah Faber circles around Canuck's Johnson
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber swings...
hard impact to Canuck's Johnson's face!
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demetrious Johnson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
The California Kid evades.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Demetrious Johnson
Good shot! The California Kid has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from The California Kid!
Some big punches are landing!
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
The California Kid seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Urijah Faber moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Canuck's Johnson's right thigh
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over The California Kid!
Nice move by Canuck's Johnson who clinches and pushes The California Kid against the cage
The California Kid doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes The California Kid forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The California Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Canuck's Johnson misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid tries to jump to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson closed his guard around Urijah Faber.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to show some ground skills
Demetrious Johnson put The California Kid in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The California Kid pulls his arm out of danger.
Canuck's Johnson misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Canuck's Johnson put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Canuck's Johnson doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Canuck's Johnson tries to open up Urijah Faber's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The California Kid in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The California Kid breaks the lock showing some skills...
Kevin MacDonald 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Urijah Faber
goes nowhere.
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Canuck's Johnson is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The California Kid misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Canuck's Johnson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Canuck's Johnson 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 0:35 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson isolates Urijah Faber's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Urijah Faber is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
The California Kid misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The California Kid throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Brilliant combination from Urijah Faber
that forces Canuck's Johnson to try and defend better.
Canuck's Johnson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson won't budge, forcing The California Kid to pull guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Canuck's Johnson's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson hovers above The California Kid
Good punches to The California Kid's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The California Kid
The California Kid has Canuck's Johnson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Canuck's Johnson is unable to move under The California Kid control.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin MacDonald 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.
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The California Kid moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Canuck's Johnson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of The California Kid's chin with an uppercut while The California Kid lands some great crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The California Kid's ribs.
The California Kid is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Demetrious Johnson pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! The California Kid doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over The California Kid
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Canuck's Johnson.
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Round 4
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The California Kid launches a stiff jab!
Canuck's Johnson ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces The California Kid to try and defend better.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Urijah Faber forces Demetrious Johnson to open his guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Deep breaths from Demetrious Johnson who tries a hammer punch to The California Kid's ribs.
That hit The California Kid who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to The California Kid's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The California Kid spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The California Kid is too good and managed to back out of danger.
The California Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Urijah Faber decides to jump inside Canuck's Johnson's guard.
Canuck's Johnson fights back with his feet, forcing The California Kid to try something else.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid tries to escape from the closed guard
The California Kid succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Blocked by Canuck's Johnson.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The California Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Canuck's Johnson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Urijah Faber! He is reversed and nor Demetrious Johnson is on half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
The California Kid put Demetrious Johnson in closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The California Kid uses his forearms to block the impact!
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid attempts a triangle from bottom! Demetrious Johnson slips out. The California Kid quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Demetrious Johnson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Demetrious Johnson is in The California Kid open guard now
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Canuck's Johnson's chin
Canuck's Johnson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson tries to grapple
He puts The California Kid in a double underhook!
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber pushes Canuck's Johnson against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Canuck's Johnson pushes The California Kid away and circle away
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
The California Kid dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Canuck's Johnson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson looks to pass to mount...
Canuck's Johnson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The California Kid's face!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The California Kid is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Canuck's Johnson leads with a punch
Urijah Faber evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
The California Kid pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid goes down.
Hard blow to The California Kid's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The California Kid
Canuck's Johnson moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Urijah Faber by Split decision
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/24 (71%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 915 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 16/35 (46%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 6/24 (25%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 915 s
Very evenly matched. Neither did much advantaging in this one. Both worked hard though.
