Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2021 23:07:03 GMT -5
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Sean Sherk raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sean Sherk is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Muscle Shark steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Good leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Muscle Shark winces a bit.
Sean Sherk paws at Crusher.
Crusher answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Crusher's chin
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes The Muscle Shark stumble back!
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
The Muscle Shark slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Muscle Shark's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Crusher tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Muscle Shark from the side mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to pass to mount...
Crusher slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sean Sherk.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Crusher fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
The Muscle Shark hold his own hand and breaks Crusher's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
The Muscle Shark breaks the closed guard of Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sean Sherk looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri was tooling Sean Sherk for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sean Sherk lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Crusher struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sean Sherk looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Crusher struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Crusher tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk aggressively and repeatedly punches Crusher.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Crusher's being punished here!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher put Sean Sherk in closed guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Crusher doesn't want to free his opponent and The Muscle Shark continues in closed guard
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark tries to jump to side mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Crusher is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Muscle Shark into his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Muscle Shark quickly defends.
The two exchange wildly
The Muscle Shark is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The Muscle Shark has reasons to be worried.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher sprawls and remains on his feet.
A left hook from Crusher
grazes the chin of The Muscle Shark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crusher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Crusher is clinching with The Muscle Shark.
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Muscle Shark forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Muscle Shark tries to dirty boxing while holds Crusher against cage
Crusher is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
A punch from Sean Sherk
gets blocked by Crusher.
Tatsuya Kawajiri jabs at The Muscle Shark
hitting his chest.
Good leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Muscle Shark winces a bit.
Low kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Sean Sherk launches a body shot
Crusher dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Tatsuya Kawajiri's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Muscle Shark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sean Sherk!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark breaths deeply while on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sean Sherk!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Crusher tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Crusher uses his forearms to block the impact!
Crusher seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Tatsuya Kawajiri regains full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark tries to escape from the closed guard
Sean Sherk any adventage in the ground.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark is in closed guard... Crusher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Sean Sherk shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Sean Sherk breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crusher moves backwards and Sean Sherk is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Tatsuya Kawajiri was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sean Sherk launches a body shot
Crusher dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Several good body shots
land on The Muscle Shark.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Crusher is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Crusher and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Tatsuya Kawajiri
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Crusher
grazes the chin of The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk launches a body shot
Crusher dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sean Sherk!
Crusher ducks under...
Crusher goes to the body...
He punishes The Muscle Shark's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Crusher tries to grapple
He puts The Muscle Shark in a double underhook!
Sean Sherk pushes away Crusher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Muscle Shark tries to breaks Tatsuya Kawajiri's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The Muscle Shark doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Crusher tries to take Sean Sherk down... The Muscle Shark stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Muscle Shark's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sean Sherk throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes away The Muscle Shark and breaks the clinch.
Crusher pushes Sean Sherk and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Crusher and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
Sean Sherk is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Muscle Shark looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
The Muscle Shark is on the receiving end of a great combo by Crusher.
The Muscle Shark should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Muscle Shark engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Muscle Shark has a small cut in his Mouth
The two exchange wildly
Crusher is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sean Sherk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Crusher blocks that. It was easy!
The Muscle Shark clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Muscle Shark!
Nice move by Crusher who clinches and pushes The Muscle Shark against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher circles out and slips free of Sean Sherk's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Muscle Shark steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Muscle Shark
Crusher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Muscle Shark forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sean Sherk slightly pushes Crusher into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Muscle Shark is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Muscle Shark and Crusher circle around the center of the cage.
Sean Sherk has punished Crusher very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sean Sherk paws at Crusher.
Crusher answers with solid punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 4
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The Muscle Shark moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Crusher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sean Sherk throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Muscle Shark may be in trouble!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Muscle Shark engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Body kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri...
is blocked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The Muscle Shark's face!
Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Muscle Shark may be in trouble!
The two exchange wildly
Crusher is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk paws at Crusher.
Crusher answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Crusher avoids a dangerous strike from The Muscle Shark
and counters with a solid straight!
Crusher steps backwards away from Sean Sherk. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Tatsuya Kawajiri to the body.
The Muscle Shark didn't like that.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Crusher leads with a punch
Sean Sherk evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Crusher moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Muscle Shark with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sean Sherk!
Crusher ducks under...
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Sean Sherk
Crusher is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings and The Muscle Shark has to retreat
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Muscle Shark is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
I think Sean Sherk needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
tags The Muscle Shark.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The two exchange wildly
Crusher is connecting with a few punches
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 5
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Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
grazes The Muscle Shark's right cheek.
The Muscle Shark's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Crusher moves backwards and Sean Sherk is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The Muscle Shark has reasons to be worried.
The Muscle Shark's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Crusher struggles... Sean Sherk is unable to take him down
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crusher launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Muscle Shark stops that one with his ribs!
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Muscle Shark
Crusher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Muscle Shark takes a break to breathe while holding Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Every time Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to get inside
The Muscle Shark misses with a low kick.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Muscle Shark.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Muscle Shark and Crusher circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Crusher pushes Sean Sherk and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Several good body shots
land on The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Crusher blocks that. It was easy!
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
surprises The Muscle Shark!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Chin
A left hook from Crusher
grazes the chin of The Muscle Shark.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The Muscle Shark launches a flurry of punches
Crusher slips out of danger.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Muscle Shark.
The Muscle Shark pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark and Crusher circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Crusher struggles... Sean Sherk is unable to take him down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 76/94 (81%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 4/36 (11%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 3/14 (21%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Tajiri got it done this fight. Shrek's arms are so damned short, he should not have been throwing 36 punches. Like...that accuracy is totally the fault of his shittily short arms.
Sean Sherk raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sean Sherk is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Muscle Shark steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Good leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Muscle Shark winces a bit.
Sean Sherk paws at Crusher.
Crusher answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Crusher's chin
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes The Muscle Shark stumble back!
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
The Muscle Shark slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Muscle Shark's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The Muscle Shark
Crusher tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Muscle Shark from the side mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to pass to mount...
Crusher slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sean Sherk.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Crusher fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
The Muscle Shark hold his own hand and breaks Crusher's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
The Muscle Shark breaks the closed guard of Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sean Sherk looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri was tooling Sean Sherk for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sean Sherk lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Crusher struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Sean Sherk looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Muscle Shark tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Crusher struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Crusher tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk aggressively and repeatedly punches Crusher.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Crusher's being punished here!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher put Sean Sherk in closed guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Crusher doesn't want to free his opponent and The Muscle Shark continues in closed guard
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Sean Sherk manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Crusher
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark tries to jump to side mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over The Muscle Shark
Crusher is in closed guard... The Muscle Shark tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Muscle Shark into his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Muscle Shark quickly defends.
The two exchange wildly
The Muscle Shark is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The Muscle Shark has reasons to be worried.
The Muscle Shark fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher sprawls and remains on his feet.
A left hook from Crusher
grazes the chin of The Muscle Shark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crusher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Crusher is clinching with The Muscle Shark.
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Muscle Shark forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Muscle Shark tries to dirty boxing while holds Crusher against cage
Crusher is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
A punch from Sean Sherk
gets blocked by Crusher.
Tatsuya Kawajiri jabs at The Muscle Shark
hitting his chest.
Good leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Muscle Shark winces a bit.
Low kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Sean Sherk launches a body shot
Crusher dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk catches Tatsuya Kawajiri's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Muscle Shark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sean Sherk!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark breaths deeply while on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Sean Sherk!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Crusher tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Crusher uses his forearms to block the impact!
Crusher seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
Sean Sherk tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Tatsuya Kawajiri regains full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark tries to escape from the closed guard
Sean Sherk any adventage in the ground.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Crusher
The Muscle Shark is in closed guard... Crusher tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Sean Sherk shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Sean Sherk breaks that americana attempt!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crusher moves backwards and Sean Sherk is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
Sean Sherk attempts a sweep single...
Tatsuya Kawajiri was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sean Sherk launches a body shot
Crusher dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Several good body shots
land on The Muscle Shark.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Crusher is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Crusher and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Tatsuya Kawajiri
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Crusher
grazes the chin of The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk launches a body shot
Crusher dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sean Sherk!
Crusher ducks under...
Crusher goes to the body...
He punishes The Muscle Shark's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Crusher tries to grapple
He puts The Muscle Shark in a double underhook!
Sean Sherk pushes away Crusher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sean Sherk
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Muscle Shark tries to breaks Tatsuya Kawajiri's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The Muscle Shark doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Crusher tries to take Sean Sherk down... The Muscle Shark stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Muscle Shark's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sean Sherk throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes away The Muscle Shark and breaks the clinch.
Crusher pushes Sean Sherk and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Crusher and The Muscle Shark circle around the center of the cage.
Sean Sherk is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Muscle Shark looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
The Muscle Shark is on the receiving end of a great combo by Crusher.
The Muscle Shark should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Muscle Shark engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Muscle Shark has a small cut in his Mouth
The two exchange wildly
Crusher is connecting with a few punches
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sean Sherk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Crusher blocks that. It was easy!
The Muscle Shark clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Muscle Shark!
Nice move by Crusher who clinches and pushes The Muscle Shark against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher circles out and slips free of Sean Sherk's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Muscle Shark steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Muscle Shark
Crusher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Muscle Shark doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Muscle Shark forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Sean Sherk slightly pushes Crusher into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Muscle Shark is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Muscle Shark and Crusher circle around the center of the cage.
Sean Sherk has punished Crusher very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sean Sherk paws at Crusher.
Crusher answers with solid punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 4
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The Muscle Shark moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Crusher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Muscle Shark launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sean Sherk throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Muscle Shark may be in trouble!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Muscle Shark engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Body kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri...
is blocked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The Muscle Shark's face!
Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Muscle Shark may be in trouble!
The two exchange wildly
Crusher is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk paws at Crusher.
Crusher answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Crusher avoids a dangerous strike from The Muscle Shark
and counters with a solid straight!
Crusher steps backwards away from Sean Sherk. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Tatsuya Kawajiri to the body.
The Muscle Shark didn't like that.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Crusher leads with a punch
Sean Sherk evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Crusher moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Muscle Shark with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Sean Sherk!
Crusher ducks under...
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Sean Sherk
Crusher is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings and The Muscle Shark has to retreat
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Muscle Shark is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
I think Sean Sherk needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
tags The Muscle Shark.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The two exchange wildly
Crusher is connecting with a few punches
The Muscle Shark studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 5
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Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
grazes The Muscle Shark's right cheek.
The Muscle Shark's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Crusher moves backwards and Sean Sherk is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The Muscle Shark has reasons to be worried.
The Muscle Shark's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Crusher struggles... Sean Sherk is unable to take him down
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crusher launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Muscle Shark stops that one with his ribs!
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Muscle Shark
Crusher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Muscle Shark takes a break to breathe while holding Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Every time Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to get inside
The Muscle Shark misses with a low kick.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Muscle Shark.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Muscle Shark and Crusher circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Crusher pushes Sean Sherk and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Several good body shots
land on The Muscle Shark.
Sean Sherk fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Crusher blocks that. It was easy!
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
surprises The Muscle Shark!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Chin
A left hook from Crusher
grazes the chin of The Muscle Shark.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The Muscle Shark launches a flurry of punches
Crusher slips out of danger.
The Muscle Shark misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Muscle Shark.
The Muscle Shark pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Muscle Shark steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Muscle Shark is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The Muscle Shark and Crusher circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The Muscle Shark grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Crusher struggles... Sean Sherk is unable to take him down
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 76/94 (81%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 4/36 (11%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 3/14 (21%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Tajiri got it done this fight. Shrek's arms are so damned short, he should not have been throwing 36 punches. Like...that accuracy is totally the fault of his shittily short arms.
