Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2021 21:04:40 GMT -5
The California Kid enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Urijah Faber doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Hatsu Hioki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hatsu Hioki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Urijah Faber comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Hatsu Hioki comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The California Kid struggles... Hatsu Hioki is unable to take him down
A punch from Urijah Faber
whizzes past Hioki.
Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to escape from the full mount...
Hatsu Hioki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to show some ground skills
Hioki uses his strength to keep Hioki at a disadvantage
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
Hioki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid shot from Urijah Faber to the body.
Hioki blocks in time.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The California Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to improve position.
The California Kid adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Hatsu Hioki is in The California Kid open guard now
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Urijah Faber closed his guard around Hatsu Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Urijah Faber down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hioki catch Urijah Faber's right arm and tries a kimura
Urijah Faber holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The California Kid is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki jabs at The California Kid
hitting his chest.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A high kick from Urijah Faber
misses badly. The California Kid slips and falls!
Hioki is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Hioki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The California Kid's guard.
The California Kid did not see that coming! Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid now.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Hioki is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Urijah Faber down and prevents his attempts to escape
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The California Kid is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to escape from the full mount...
The California Kid struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hioki moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The California Kid tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Hioki moves backwards and circles around Urijah Faber.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hioki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hioki tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
The California Kid moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
The California Kid sits over his knees and pushes away Hioki's leg!
Urijah Faber is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Urijah Faber looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Hatsu Hioki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
The California Kid launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The California Kid is countered by Hatsu Hioki.
The California Kid misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hioki opts to jump inside The California Kid's guard.
The California Kid didn't see that coming. Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid now.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hioki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The California Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hioki struggles... Urijah Faber is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Hatsu Hioki fires an unorthodox punch to The California Kid's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Hioki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Nice beating Hatsu Hioki has received.
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Hatsu Hioki is in The California Kid open guard now
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground
Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki throws a flurry of punches at The California Kid...
The California Kid is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hioki is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Hatsu Hioki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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A punch from Urijah Faber
grazes Hioki's right cheek.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Hioki's ribs hard
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Hioki is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber aggressively and repeatedly punches Hioki.
Good job by Hioki blocking and slipping the blows.
The California Kid misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
The California Kid is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Hioki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The California Kid's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hioki
The California Kid is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Urijah Faber work his BJJ game.
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Hioki is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Urijah Faber fires an unorthodox punch to Hioki's torso
that goes wide.
Hioki is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Hioki!
The California Kid blocks with confidence
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
but Hioki manages to dodge it
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hatsu Hioki leans forwards and tries to grapple with The California Kid
Hioki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The California Kid doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hatsu Hioki embrace and tries to move away...
Hatsu Hioki pushes The California Kid forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hatsu Hioki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The California Kid is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hioki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hatsu Hioki tries a hook to the body
and hits The California Kid's ribs hard
A solid combination from Urijah Faber
mostly hits air.
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Hioki's ribs hard
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Urijah Faber
that forces Hioki to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hatsu Hioki!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
The California Kid steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hioki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Hioki is on the receiving end of a great combo by The California Kid.
Urijah Faber moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The California Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hatsu Hioki's punches
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's chin with an uppercut while Hioki lands some great crosses.
The California Kid steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
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 4
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Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber and Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Urijah Faber to the body.
Hioki blocks in time.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The California Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Hioki and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hatsu Hioki!
The California Kid ducks under...
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hioki tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber pushes Hatsu Hioki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The California Kid jumps and tries to free his leg! Hioki doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hioki is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hatsu Hioki attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
The California Kid tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Urijah Faber looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Urijah Faber pushes Hatsu Hioki down and prevents his attempts to escape
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber isolates Hatsu Hioki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hatsu Hioki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Urijah Faber!
Hioki ducks under...
The California Kid misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The California Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Pitty-pat punches from Hioki
Urijah Faber doesn't flinch.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Urijah Faber overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hioki pulls his arm out of danger.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to get a side mount...
The California Kid wraps his leg around Hatsu Hioki leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over The California Kid
Hatsu Hioki pushes The California Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The California Kid rolls and he's now on half guard over Hatsu Hioki. Nice reversal.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Urijah Faber and Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Urijah Faber is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The California Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hatsu Hioki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Urijah Faber is measuring Hioki with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
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 5
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Hatsu Hioki goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The California Kid seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Hioki breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hioki is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
The California Kid doesn't want to free his opponent and Hioki continues in closed guard
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to escape from closed guard...
The California Kid waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hatsu Hioki! He is reversed and nor Urijah Faber is on half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Urijah Faber passes momentarily but Hatsu Hioki regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
The California Kid and Hioki circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The California Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The California Kid struggles... Hatsu Hioki is unable to take him down
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid won't budge, forcing Hioki to pull guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Hioki
The California Kid is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
The California Kid struggles on the ground and tries to break Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Urijah Faber is in Hioki open guard now
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki is cooling the fight on the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hioki tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber pushes Hatsu Hioki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The California Kid jumps and tries to free his leg! Hioki doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki tries to show some ground skills
The California Kid uses his strength to keep The California Kid at a disadvantage
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Hatsu Hioki by Split decision
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 18/39 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 840 s
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/14 (64%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Ouch. (At least for those who liked or cheered for Faber). Yikes.
Urijah Faber doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Hatsu Hioki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hatsu Hioki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Urijah Faber comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Hatsu Hioki comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The California Kid struggles... Hatsu Hioki is unable to take him down
A punch from Urijah Faber
whizzes past Hioki.
Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hatsu Hioki
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hatsu Hioki controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to escape from the full mount...
Hatsu Hioki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to show some ground skills
Hioki uses his strength to keep Hioki at a disadvantage
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
Hioki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid shot from Urijah Faber to the body.
Hioki blocks in time.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The California Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to improve position.
The California Kid adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Hatsu Hioki is in The California Kid open guard now
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Hioki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to jump to side mount.
Urijah Faber closed his guard around Hatsu Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Urijah Faber down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hioki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hioki catch Urijah Faber's right arm and tries a kimura
Urijah Faber holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The California Kid is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki jabs at The California Kid
hitting his chest.
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A high kick from Urijah Faber
misses badly. The California Kid slips and falls!
Hioki is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Hioki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The California Kid's guard.
The California Kid did not see that coming! Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid now.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to move to full mount
Hioki succeeds
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Hioki is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Hatsu Hioki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Hatsu Hioki pushes Urijah Faber down and prevents his attempts to escape
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The California Kid is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to escape from the full mount...
The California Kid struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Hatsu Hioki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hioki moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The California Kid tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Hioki moves backwards and circles around Urijah Faber.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hioki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hioki tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
The California Kid moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
The California Kid sits over his knees and pushes away Hioki's leg!
Urijah Faber is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Urijah Faber looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Hatsu Hioki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
The California Kid launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The California Kid is countered by Hatsu Hioki.
The California Kid misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hioki opts to jump inside The California Kid's guard.
The California Kid didn't see that coming. Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid now.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hioki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The California Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hioki struggles... Urijah Faber is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Hatsu Hioki looks to counter!
Hatsu Hioki fires an unorthodox punch to The California Kid's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Hioki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Nice beating Hatsu Hioki has received.
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
Hatsu Hioki is in The California Kid open guard now
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground
Hatsu Hioki moves to side mount
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki throws a flurry of punches at The California Kid...
The California Kid is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Hioki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hioki is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Hatsu Hioki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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A punch from Urijah Faber
grazes Hioki's right cheek.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Hioki's ribs hard
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Hioki is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Hatsu Hioki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber aggressively and repeatedly punches Hioki.
Good job by Hioki blocking and slipping the blows.
The California Kid misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
The California Kid is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Hioki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The California Kid's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hioki
The California Kid is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Urijah Faber work his BJJ game.
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard...
Hatsu Hioki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hatsu Hioki is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Hatsu Hioki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hatsu Hioki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Hioki is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Urijah Faber fires an unorthodox punch to Hioki's torso
that goes wide.
Hioki is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from Hioki!
The California Kid blocks with confidence
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
but Hioki manages to dodge it
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hatsu Hioki leans forwards and tries to grapple with The California Kid
Hioki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The California Kid doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hatsu Hioki embrace and tries to move away...
Hatsu Hioki pushes The California Kid forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hatsu Hioki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The California Kid is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hioki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Hatsu Hioki to fight back!
Hatsu Hioki tries a hook to the body
and hits The California Kid's ribs hard
A solid combination from Urijah Faber
mostly hits air.
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Hioki's ribs hard
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Urijah Faber
that forces Hioki to try and defend better.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Hatsu Hioki!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
The California Kid steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hioki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Hioki is on the receiving end of a great combo by The California Kid.
Urijah Faber moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The California Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hatsu Hioki's punches
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's chin with an uppercut while Hioki lands some great crosses.
The California Kid steps backwards away from Hatsu Hioki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
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 4
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Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber and Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Urijah Faber to the body.
Hioki blocks in time.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The California Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Hioki and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Hatsu Hioki!
The California Kid ducks under...
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hioki tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber pushes Hatsu Hioki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The California Kid jumps and tries to free his leg! Hioki doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hioki is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Hatsu Hioki attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
The California Kid tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Urijah Faber looks to mount Hatsu Hioki...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Urijah Faber pushes Hatsu Hioki down and prevents his attempts to escape
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber isolates Hatsu Hioki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Hatsu Hioki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Urijah Faber!
Hioki ducks under...
The California Kid misses a step and Hatsu Hioki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hatsu Hioki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The California Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Pitty-pat punches from Hioki
Urijah Faber doesn't flinch.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Urijah Faber overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hioki pulls his arm out of danger.
Hatsu Hioki is in open guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to get a side mount...
The California Kid wraps his leg around Hatsu Hioki leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over The California Kid
Hatsu Hioki pushes The California Kid's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The California Kid rolls and he's now on half guard over Hatsu Hioki. Nice reversal.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Urijah Faber and Hioki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Urijah Faber is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The California Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Hatsu Hioki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Urijah Faber is measuring Hioki with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
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 5
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Hatsu Hioki goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The California Kid seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hatsu Hioki attempts a sweep single...
Hatsu Hioki catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hatsu Hioki tries to better his position on the ground...
Hioki breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Hioki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Hatsu Hioki in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to half guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Hioki's cheek from the guard.
Hatsu Hioki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hioki is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Hatsu Hioki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Hatsu Hioki tries to take advantage...
Hioki struggles on the ground and tries to break Urijah Faber's guard...
The California Kid doesn't want to free his opponent and Hioki continues in closed guard
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
The California Kid measures the resilience of Hioki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hioki's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is in closed guard over The California Kid
Hioki tries to escape from closed guard...
The California Kid waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hatsu Hioki! He is reversed and nor Urijah Faber is on half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Urijah Faber passes momentarily but Hatsu Hioki regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
The California Kid and Hioki circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Hioki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The California Kid sprawls and remains on his feet.
Hioki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The California Kid struggles... Hatsu Hioki is unable to take him down
Hatsu Hioki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The California Kid won't budge, forcing Hioki to pull guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Hioki
The California Kid is in closed guard... Hioki tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
The California Kid struggles on the ground and tries to break Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Urijah Faber is in Hioki open guard now
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hatsu Hioki is cooling the fight on the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Hioki tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber pushes Hatsu Hioki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The California Kid jumps and tries to free his leg! Hioki doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Hioki
Urijah Faber tries to pass Hatsu Hioki's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Hioki tries to show some ground skills
The California Kid uses his strength to keep The California Kid at a disadvantage
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Hatsu Hioki
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Hatsu Hioki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Hatsu Hioki by Split decision
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 18/39 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 840 s
Statistics: Hatsu Hioki
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/14 (64%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Ouch. (At least for those who liked or cheered for Faber). Yikes.
