Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2022 22:46:20 GMT -5
Clay Guida shifts back and forth nervously.
Aljamain Sterling raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Clay Guida today.
Clay Guida comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Aljamain Sterling is measuring The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Aljamain Sterling!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Clay Guida's Left cheek
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The DQ Champ is holding Clay Guida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ decides to launch some tentative punches
Clay Guida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling tries a hook to the body
but The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The DQ Champ is holding Clay Guida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling keeps control and remains in side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to show some ground skills
The DQ Champ uses his strength to keep The DQ Champ at a disadvantage
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
Aljamain Sterling tries a kimura
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaks the lock.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
Clay Guida attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Clay Guida to maintain his distance.
That hits Aljamain Sterling's ankle
Bone shattering straight left hand from Clay Guida!
The DQ Champ is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! steps backwards away from Aljamain Sterling. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The DQ Champ is holding Clay Guida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaths deeply while on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Clay Guida...
Clay Guida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
The DQ Champ tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aljamain Sterling looks to posture up and open Clay Guida's guard...
Clay Guida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The DQ Champ tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The DQ Champ tries to escape from closed guard...
The DQ Champ struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
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 DQ Champ pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Aljamain Sterling jumps back and jabs
The DQ Champ seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Aljamain Sterling
almost hit him as he moves away.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
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 2
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The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is holding Aljamain Sterling's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Clay Guida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Clay Guida is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ moves backwards and Clay Guida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Clay Guida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida leans forwards and tries to grapple with The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aljamain Sterling embrace and tries to move away...
Aljamain Sterling pushes The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Aljamain Sterling tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aljamain Sterling embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! who put distance between them
Aljamain Sterling and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Clay Guida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling pushes Clay Guida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Clay Guida struggles not allowing Aljamain Sterling improve his position.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling pushes Clay Guida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The DQ Champ jumps and tries to free his leg! The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't allow this but Aljamain Sterling is able to get half guard here.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ sits over his knees and pushes away The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s leg!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! closes his legs around Aljamain Sterling's leg. The DQ Champ is not able to move away now!
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling goes for an americana!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaks free.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling tries a kimura
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Aljamain Sterling throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Aljamain Sterling is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! into his guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to escape from the closed guard
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The DQ Champ's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to jump to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling closed his guard around Clay Guida.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling has seen better days.
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! uses his strength to keep The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! at a disadvantage
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Clay Guida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Clay Guida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Aljamain Sterling, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Clay Guida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up The DQ Champ with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The DQ Champ is trying to block them with his hands...
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! catch Aljamain Sterling's left arm and tries a kimura
Aljamain Sterling holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Body kick by Clay Guida...
just grazes his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Body kick by Aljamain Sterling...
is blocked.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't allow him!
Back to the beginning! Clay Guida is standing now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Aljamain Sterling 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 DQ Champ climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The DQ Champ and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes The DQ Champ's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Clay Guida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up The DQ Champ with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The DQ Champ is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling creates enough space to control Clay Guida's leg.
Clay Guida is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Clay Guida pushes The DQ Champ's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The DQ Champ rolls and he's now on half guard over Clay Guida. Nice reversal.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Clay Guida tries to close the guard.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! put Aljamain Sterling in closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Clay Guida.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The DQ Champ launches a hook to the body
Clay Guida moves aside looking for a counter...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Clay Guida.
Nice punches.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
The DQ Champ has a small cut in his Nose
Clay Guida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Clay Guida!
The DQ Champ is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! spins out, but Aljamain Sterling was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Clay Guida is on his feet again.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Aljamain Sterling doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aljamain Sterling is on his feet again.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! decides to launch some tentative punches
Clay Guida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aljamain Sterling closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Clay Guida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Clay Guida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Clay Guida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the closed guard
Aljamain Sterling any adventage in the ground.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ launches a few weak punches
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks them effectively.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Clay Guida is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The DQ Champ is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Good movement from The DQ Champ
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Clay Guida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Clay Guida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ tries to improve position.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! adjusts and closes his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ tries to escape from closed guard...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Aljamain Sterling! He is reversed and nor Clay Guida is on half guard!
Clay Guida is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The DQ Champ misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida tries to free his leg
Clay Guida uses some of his skill by jumping out of The DQ Champ's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Clay Guida and The DQ Champ engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Nice punch by Clay Guida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
The DQ Champ's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The DQ Champ's ribs.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Clay Guida by Split decision
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 36/54 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1281,47
Time on the ground 664 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 9/32 (28%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 154,92
Time on the ground 685 s
Not sure how this was close enough to be a split decision. Guida controlled pretty much all of this one. One judge was clearly playing on their phone during this one.
Aljamain Sterling raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Clay Guida today.
Clay Guida comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Aljamain Sterling is measuring The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Aljamain Sterling!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Clay Guida's Left cheek
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The DQ Champ is holding Clay Guida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ decides to launch some tentative punches
Clay Guida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling tries a hook to the body
but The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! manages to dodge it
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The DQ Champ is holding Clay Guida's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling keeps control and remains in side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to show some ground skills
The DQ Champ uses his strength to keep The DQ Champ at a disadvantage
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
Aljamain Sterling tries a kimura
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaks the lock.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
Clay Guida attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Clay Guida to maintain his distance.
That hits Aljamain Sterling's ankle
Bone shattering straight left hand from Clay Guida!
The DQ Champ is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! steps backwards away from Aljamain Sterling. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The DQ Champ is holding Clay Guida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Clay Guida loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaths deeply while on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Clay Guida
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Clay Guida...
Clay Guida takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
The DQ Champ tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aljamain Sterling looks to posture up and open Clay Guida's guard...
Clay Guida has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The DQ Champ tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The DQ Champ tries to escape from closed guard...
The DQ Champ struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
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 DQ Champ pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Aljamain Sterling jumps back and jabs
The DQ Champ seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Aljamain Sterling
almost hit him as he moves away.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
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 2
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The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is holding Aljamain Sterling's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Clay Guida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Clay Guida is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ moves backwards and Clay Guida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Clay Guida jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida leans forwards and tries to grapple with The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aljamain Sterling embrace and tries to move away...
Aljamain Sterling pushes The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Aljamain Sterling tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Aljamain Sterling embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! who put distance between them
Aljamain Sterling and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Clay Guida is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling pushes Clay Guida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Clay Guida struggles not allowing Aljamain Sterling improve his position.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling pushes Clay Guida against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The DQ Champ jumps and tries to free his leg! The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't allow this but Aljamain Sterling is able to get half guard here.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ sits over his knees and pushes away The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s leg!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! closes his legs around Aljamain Sterling's leg. The DQ Champ is not able to move away now!
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling goes for an americana!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaks free.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling tries a kimura
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Aljamain Sterling throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Aljamain Sterling is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! into his guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to escape from the closed guard
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
The DQ Champ's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to jump to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling closed his guard around Clay Guida.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling has seen better days.
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! uses his strength to keep The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! at a disadvantage
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Clay Guida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Clay Guida was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Aljamain Sterling, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Clay Guida is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up The DQ Champ with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The DQ Champ is trying to block them with his hands...
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! catch Aljamain Sterling's left arm and tries a kimura
Aljamain Sterling holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Body kick by Clay Guida...
just grazes his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Body kick by Aljamain Sterling...
is blocked.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! doesn't allow him!
Back to the beginning! Clay Guida is standing now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Aljamain Sterling 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 DQ Champ climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The DQ Champ and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes The DQ Champ's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Clay Guida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up The DQ Champ with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The DQ Champ is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling creates enough space to control Clay Guida's leg.
Clay Guida is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Clay Guida pushes The DQ Champ's leg and tries to move to full mount.
The DQ Champ rolls and he's now on half guard over Clay Guida. Nice reversal.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Clay Guida tries to close the guard.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! put Aljamain Sterling in closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Clay Guida.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The DQ Champ launches a hook to the body
Clay Guida moves aside looking for a counter...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Clay Guida.
Nice punches.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
The DQ Champ has a small cut in his Nose
Clay Guida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Clay Guida!
The DQ Champ is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! spins out, but Aljamain Sterling was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Clay Guida is on his feet again.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Aljamain Sterling doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aljamain Sterling is on his feet again.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! decides to launch some tentative punches
Clay Guida takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and The DQ Champ circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
The DQ Champ studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aljamain Sterling closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aljamain Sterling takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Clay Guida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Clay Guida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Clay Guida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the closed guard
Aljamain Sterling any adventage in the ground.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ launches a few weak punches
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks them effectively.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! goes down.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Clay Guida is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The DQ Champ is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Good movement from The DQ Champ
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Clay Guida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Clay Guida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ tries to improve position.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! adjusts and closes his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ tries to escape from closed guard...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Aljamain Sterling! He is reversed and nor Clay Guida is on half guard!
Clay Guida is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The DQ Champ misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida tries to free his leg
Clay Guida uses some of his skill by jumping out of The DQ Champ's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Clay Guida is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Clay Guida and The DQ Champ engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Nice punch by Clay Guida
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is connecting with a few punches
The DQ Champ's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aljamain Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The DQ Champ's ribs.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
Deep breaths from Clay Guida who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
That hit The DQ Champ who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Clay Guida by Split decision
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 36/54 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1281,47
Time on the ground 664 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 9/32 (28%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 154,92
Time on the ground 685 s
Not sure how this was close enough to be a split decision. Guida controlled pretty much all of this one. One judge was clearly playing on their phone during this one.
