UFC 139 Results And Recap: Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles
by Josh Nason on Nov 21, 2011 3:00 AM EST
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Urijah Faber put on his most impressive UFC performance to date in a dominant second-round submission victory over Brian Bowles in a match-up of former WEC titleholders at UFC 139.
Powered by a partisan crowd, Faber pushed the pace the entire fight and never let Bowles get comfortable or set. In the fight's opening round, Faber stalked Bowles, landing several uppercuts and then backing away before there could be an answer. Late in the first, he ducked under a Bowles strike attempt and took him down. Bowles defended well, but Faber (26-5) ended the round in a dominant position and easily took a 10-9 round.
Faber's uppercut would lead to the end of Bowles in the early part of the second round as the "California Kid" threw one that hurt Bowles badly. Bowles (10-2) staggered back and ate a big knee that brought him to the mat. Faber swarmed with right hands and threw a knee to the body, followed by more right hands and a big elbow that opened Bowles up for a guillotine choke and tap at 1:27 of the round.
Both men threw 69 punches in the fight with Faber landing 44 compared to Bowles' 14. Faber earned $70,000 for Submission Of The Night.
What was the highlight of the fight?
While it's tempting to go with the finish, the uppercut that began the chain of despair for Bowles stands out as did the soul-crushing knee to the body Faber connected with during the sequence. If you're a Faber fan, the entire fight was a highlight for you.
What's next for these guys?
The win gave Faber his second shot at the UFC Bantamweight title and his third tilt with rival Dominick Cruz, likely in the spring of 2012. I was among those groaning a bit that Faber was being given another opportunity so quickly, but there's simply not a lot of other money-drawing options and Faber does earn the shots when the opportunity is given. However, his last four losses have all come in title fights. Can he break the streak against Cruz?
Bowles needs to erase this fight from his memory as he was outclassed at every step of the game. Two men also coming off recent losses -- Jeff Curran and Johnny Eduardo -- could make good next opponents for Bowles although the UFC may look to pair him with someone less experienced.
Watch now, later or never?
Watch it now. This is how a big-timer gets it done on the main stage.
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Id like to see the UFC hold off on MM until they open flyweight next year and have him and Benavidez scrap it out for the belt.
As for Bowles him and Barao would make for an entertaining fight.
Nah
Barao is in contention now, they shouldn’t have him fight someone coming off a loss. How about Barao-Jorgensen?
Bowles vs. Pickett anyone?
"Nothin' wrong with an ass whuppin' every now and then. You take away the ass whuppin's and what do you get? You get people wearin' pants below their belly buttons. I'm tellin' you, you go out these days and see the crack of a young lady's butt. It's crazy, man. They should be locked up for indecent exposure. Look here. See? Suspenders! And a belt! I ain't takin' no chances."
I’m convinced Barao/Torres is the fight to make.
by discoandherpes on Nov 21, 2011 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
Good call
Can’t believe I forgot about Miguel.
"Nothin' wrong with an ass whuppin' every now and then. You take away the ass whuppin's and what do you get? You get people wearin' pants below their belly buttons. I'm tellin' you, you go out these days and see the crack of a young lady's butt. It's crazy, man. They should be locked up for indecent exposure. Look here. See? Suspenders! And a belt! I ain't takin' no chances."
Mighty Mouse has to get paid in the meantime. Bowles vs. DJ almost makes too much sense.
by discoandherpes on Nov 21, 2011 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed on the Soul Crushing Knee
Beautiful. I think Rashad-Tito is my official favourite though. You never see that kind of knee, it’s very risky.
This about sums it up
This is how a big-timer gets it done on the main stage.
"Everyone has a plan until they’ve been hit."
~ Joe Lewis
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Not a big Faber fan,
But he absolutely crushed Bowles. Shows how much Faber is ahead of most of the division. Still don’t think he can beat Cruz but their second fight was great. Not complaining to see it again. Bowles should fight Curran. He hasn’t been impressive as of late and he could make a statement against him.
by The Armchair Juggernaut on Nov 21, 2011 11:13 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Faber
brought that uppercut up from hell and unleashed it on Bowels face! I like Bowels, but man that was a nice punch.
by supermanpunch7 on Nov 21, 2011 11:57 AM EST reply actions
I know Faber draws more, but...
I’d rather they use this opportunity to make Faber/Torres. It’s a fight pretty much anyone who has paid attention to the lighter weights over the past 5 years has wanted to see, and it should be an entertaining one given their respective styles.
With that made, Cruz can take on Benavidez again (I know, I know, we’ve seen it twice, but Benavidez gave Cruz his toughest title defense and has put together three solid wins since that loss, whereas Faber only has one).
Barao can take on either Mizugaki or Jorgensen to hop next in line for a shot at the title, as I don’t feel he’s quite ready yet. Mizugaki is the easier fight of the two in my eyes, but both are very winnable for him.
Then Mike McDonald can face the likes of Assuncao/Menjivar/Uyenoyama. All are a step up in competition, but not too far up the ladder. Menjivar is my favorite of the three, as he would be least likely to take advantage of McDonald’s defensive wrestling, which is still the weakest aspect of his game.
Bit of a different take on the division, but I think it would work out to set it up down the road a little better than throwing Faber in right now and hoping that Barao continues to be as impressive as he was against Pickett.
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