Barao vs. Faber II

This is the official discussion thread for Barao vs. Faber II. Let's see what you've got.

I like Barao in this one. I think this fight will look similar to their first fight.

That said, I would not be shocked to see Faber win this fight.

Barao decisions Faber with his slick muay thai and speed. But Faber is durable and won't be finished.

If Faber is able to get his shots off without letting Barao then he should have a good chance at winning i just dont think he is able to overcome the reach Barao can utilize.

The first fight felt a lot like Barao controlling.Faber at his range the entire time. I actually think Faber is as quick (a little quicker) and as heavy handed...but the way Barao strikes...in the first two rounds he immobilized Faber broke his rib with a knee and damaged the lead leg. Faber relies on being able to leap in and just be the better athlete...Also.Barao gets to train with Aldo and Dantes...its just a hill I think Faber can but won't climb. He was never even able to get in on Baraos hips ONCE,.never got underhooks.or.lifted him...Also Barao is 8 years younger and 31-1-1 hard to.pick against him having not lost since his first fight.

I agree with the consensus in the house that Urijah has a shot at finally becoming a UFC title holder.  I give him a 50-50 shot, more than most.  I hope he pulls it off.  But it'll be a tough uphill fight.  Barao is that good.