Post by The Sandman on Dec 6, 2021 0:41:43 GMT -5
Cody Garbrandt looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by The California Kid while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Cody is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Cody Garbrandt comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Cody and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
The Cody is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Urijah Faber tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt 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 California Kid shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The California Kid is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
The Cody launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The California Kid's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Urijah Faber looks to mount Cody Garbrandt...
Cody Garbrandt takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over The Cody
Urijah Faber pushes Cody Garbrandt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The California Kid jumps and tries to free his leg! The Cody doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over The Cody
The California Kid moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
The Cody tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over The Cody
The California Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Urijah Faber fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Urijah Faber tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Urijah Faber looks to pass to mount...
The California Kid slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cody Garbrandt.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
The California Kid fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Cody Garbrandt's arm and tries an armbar!
The Cody hold his own hand and breaks The California Kid's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Urijah Faber.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to The Cody's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Cody tries to cover his face,
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to The California Kid
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The Cody tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Body shots by Cody Garbrandt
Solid blows to The California Kid's abdomen.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Cody's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Cody Garbrandt tries to close the guard.
The Cody put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over The Cody
The California Kid is in closed guard... The Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Cody Garbrandt positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The California Kid's ribs
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt rolls him over and takes his back!
The Cody is in rear mount over The California Kid
The California Kid has given his back to Cody Garbrandt who is trying to get one hook in!
Cody Garbrandt has one hook in!
The Cody is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to The Cody's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Cody tries to cover his face,
The Cody is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Cody Garbrandt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Cody Garbrandt throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The California Kid and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cody and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Cody
The California Kid shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Cody is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber is holding Cody Garbrandt against the fence with his fingers all over The Cody's face
The Cody looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Urijah Faber took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The fighters are clinching.
The Cody is launching some bone breaking punches to The California Kid's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Urijah Faber's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody Garbrandt slightly pushes The California Kid into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Some nice shots from Cody Garbrandt
that stun The California Kid.
The Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Urijah Faber takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punch by Urijah Faber
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The California Kid goes to the body...
his punches graze The Cody's arm.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Cody
The California Kid shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Cody Garbrandt pushes away The California Kid trying to keep the fight at striking range
The California Kid stumbles backwards and Cody Garbrandt circles to get the center of the cage
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
A right hand from Cody Garbrandt
surprises The California Kid!
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Cody is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The California Kid's jaw!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
The Cody is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The California Kid pushes Cody Garbrandt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cody Garbrandt!
The California Kid ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Cody Garbrandt has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Cody and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Urijah Faber
Good shot! The Cody has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Urijah Faber
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The California Kid steps forward
Cody Garbrandt catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
The California Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Cody Garbrandt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping left hand...
The California Kid moves aside and dodges.
The Cody is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cody Garbrandt swings...
...no good.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cody Garbrandt!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Cody studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The California Kid leads with a punch
Cody Garbrandt evades but whiffs with a counter.
The Cody is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cody Garbrandt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cody is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cody Garbrandt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Cody Garbrandt
surprises The California Kid!
The Cody showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Cody Garbrandt! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Cody is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The California Kid climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cody Garbrandt just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The California Kid may be in trouble!
The Cody pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 4
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The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Cody is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Cody Garbrandt.
The California Kid staggers backwards. The Cody wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Cody is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cody Garbrandt tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The California Kid's face
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cody goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over The Cody
The California Kid tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Urijah Faber pushes The Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The California Kid who is in full mount! The Cody is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Urijah Faber takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Cody Garbrandt shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Cody Garbrandt breaks that americana attempt!
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt 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
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over The California Kid
The Cody is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over The California Kid
The Cody is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over The California Kid
Cody Garbrandt is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Cody Garbrandt gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over The California Kid
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to The California Kid
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over The California Kid
The Cody tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The California Kid from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber sees an opening and locks his opponent in half 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The Cody is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The California Kid and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Urijah Faber
makes The Cody stumble back!
The California Kid steps backwards away from Cody Garbrandt. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody Garbrandt throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber paws at The Cody.
The Cody swings ineffectively.
The Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Cody.
Shovel hook by Urijah Faber
goes nowhere.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The Cody pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Cody seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Cody studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Cody followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
The Cody is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Cody's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Cody Garbrandt jumps back and jabs
The Cody seems staggered and Urijah Faber runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Cody crumples to the mat and The California Kid moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punches) at 0:34 Round 5
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/21 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1219,73
Clinch Damage 35,3
Ground Damage 151,8
Time on the ground 338 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 528
Clinch Damage 33,33
Ground Damage 48
Time on the ground 350 s
A decent fight, some back and forth there. But a lot of Cody
Ferocious staredown by The California Kid while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Cody is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Cody Garbrandt comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The Cody and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
The Cody is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Urijah Faber tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt 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 California Kid shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The California Kid is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
The Cody launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The California Kid's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Urijah Faber looks to mount Cody Garbrandt...
Cody Garbrandt takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over The Cody
Urijah Faber pushes Cody Garbrandt against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The California Kid jumps and tries to free his leg! The Cody doesn't allow this but Urijah Faber is able to get half guard here.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over The Cody
The California Kid moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
The Cody tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over The Cody
The California Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Urijah Faber fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Urijah Faber tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Urijah Faber looks to pass to mount...
The California Kid slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cody Garbrandt.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
The California Kid fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Cody Garbrandt's arm and tries an armbar!
The Cody hold his own hand and breaks The California Kid's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Urijah Faber.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to The Cody's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Cody tries to cover his face,
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to The California Kid
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The Cody tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Body shots by Cody Garbrandt
Solid blows to The California Kid's abdomen.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Cody's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Cody Garbrandt tries to close the guard.
The Cody put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over The Cody
The California Kid is in closed guard... The Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Cody Garbrandt positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The California Kid's ribs
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Cody Garbrandt in his guard...
Cody Garbrandt rolls him over and takes his back!
The Cody is in rear mount over The California Kid
The California Kid has given his back to Cody Garbrandt who is trying to get one hook in!
Cody Garbrandt has one hook in!
The Cody is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to The Cody's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Cody tries to cover his face,
The Cody is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Cody Garbrandt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Cody Garbrandt throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
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 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The California Kid and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cody and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Cody
The California Kid shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Cody is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber is holding Cody Garbrandt against the fence with his fingers all over The Cody's face
The Cody looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Urijah Faber took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The fighters are clinching.
The Cody is launching some bone breaking punches to The California Kid's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Urijah Faber's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cody Garbrandt slightly pushes The California Kid into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Some nice shots from Cody Garbrandt
that stun The California Kid.
The Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Urijah Faber takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Nice punch by Urijah Faber
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The California Kid goes to the body...
his punches graze The Cody's arm.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Cody
The California Kid shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Cody Garbrandt pushes away The California Kid trying to keep the fight at striking range
The California Kid stumbles backwards and Cody Garbrandt circles to get the center of the cage
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
A right hand from Cody Garbrandt
surprises The California Kid!
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Cody is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The California Kid's jaw!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
The Cody is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The California Kid pushes Cody Garbrandt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cody Garbrandt!
The California Kid ducks under...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Cody Garbrandt has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Cody and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Urijah Faber
Good shot! The Cody has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Urijah Faber
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The California Kid steps forward
Cody Garbrandt catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
The California Kid is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Cody Garbrandt is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping left hand...
The California Kid moves aside and dodges.
The Cody is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cody Garbrandt swings...
...no good.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cody Garbrandt!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Cody studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The California Kid leads with a punch
Cody Garbrandt evades but whiffs with a counter.
The Cody is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cody Garbrandt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Cody is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cody Garbrandt takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Cody Garbrandt
surprises The California Kid!
The Cody showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Cody Garbrandt! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Cody is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
The California Kid climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cody Garbrandt just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The California Kid may be in trouble!
The Cody pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 4
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The Cody moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Cody is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Cody Garbrandt.
The California Kid staggers backwards. The Cody wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Cody is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Cody Garbrandt tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The California Kid's face
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cody goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over The Cody
The California Kid tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over The Cody
Urijah Faber pushes The Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The California Kid who is in full mount! The Cody is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Urijah Faber takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Cody Garbrandt shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Cody Garbrandt breaks that americana attempt!
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Cody Garbrandt tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt 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
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over The California Kid
The Cody is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over The California Kid
The Cody is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over The California Kid
Cody Garbrandt is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Cody Garbrandt gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over The California Kid
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to The California Kid
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over The California Kid
The Cody tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The California Kid from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber sees an opening and locks his opponent in half 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The Cody is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The California Kid and The Cody circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Urijah Faber
makes The Cody stumble back!
The California Kid steps backwards away from Cody Garbrandt. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody Garbrandt throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber paws at The Cody.
The Cody swings ineffectively.
The Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Cody.
Shovel hook by Urijah Faber
goes nowhere.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
The Cody pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Cody seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Cody studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by The Cody followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
The Cody is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Cody's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Cody Garbrandt jumps back and jabs
The Cody seems staggered and Urijah Faber runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Cody crumples to the mat and The California Kid moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punches) at 0:34 Round 5
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 30/44 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/21 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1219,73
Clinch Damage 35,3
Ground Damage 151,8
Time on the ground 338 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 528
Clinch Damage 33,33
Ground Damage 48
Time on the ground 350 s
A decent fight, some back and forth there. But a lot of Cody
