Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2022 19:45:24 GMT -5
Tatsuya Kawajiri glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Clay Guida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has fight Clay Guida 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
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 Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crusher/Tajiri avoids a dangerous strike from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri struggles and launches a few punches to The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s head
Nothing from this... Tatsuya Kawajiri seems frustrated.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Crusher/Tajiri can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!!
Clay Guida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Crusher/Tajiri and pushes him away!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri throws a body kick.
Blocked by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Clay Guida to fight back!
Clay Guida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Crusher/Tajiri's chin
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! defends.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Clay Guida circles around Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Clay Guida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Crusher/Tajiri's thigh
Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog didn't see that!
Clay Guida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Clay Guida!
Crusher/Tajiri is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up Crusher/Tajiri with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Crusher/Tajiri is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida is cooling the fight on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! quickly defends.
A solid combination from Clay Guida
connects with Crusher/Tajiri.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Clay Guida paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri swings ineffectively.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A solid combination from Clay Guida
connects with Crusher/Tajiri.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Clay Guida launches a body shot
Crusher/Tajiri evades.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a body shot
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Crusher/Tajiri was not ready to fight a fighter of Clay Guida caliber.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri locks Clay Guida's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Clay Guida to the mat.
He can't keep control over Clay Guida's body. Clay Guida scrammbles back to his feet.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! has reasons to be worried.
Tatsuya Kawajiri goes with a looping right hand while Clay Guida jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Clay Guida!
Crusher/Tajiri 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
Crusher/Tajiri struggles... Clay Guida is unable to take him down
Crusher/Tajiri throws a low kick
Clay Guida blocks.
Good front kick from Crusher/Tajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! stumbles backwards after that one!
Tatsuya Kawajiri goes with a looping right hand while Clay Guida jumps back and jabs
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! seems staggered and Tatsuya Kawajiri runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks that. He made it look easy!
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Crusher/Tajiri
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 Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! who put distance between them
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s arm.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
Crusher/Tajiri is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
Clay Guida tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri's ribs hard
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets blocked by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Deep breaths from Tatsuya Kawajiri who tries a hammer punch to The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s ribs.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks those punches
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Deep breaths from Tatsuya Kawajiri who tries a hammer punch to The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s ribs.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks those punches
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Jason Herzog 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! defends.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Tatsuya Kawajiri
land while he's on his bicycle.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Clay Guida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Clay Guida with a right hand.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Good front kick from Crusher/Tajiri!
Clay Guida blocks
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Clay Guida paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!!
Clay Guida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Crusher/Tajiri and pushes him away!
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks with confidence
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Clay Guida.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Crusher/Tajiri's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
...no good.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
Clay Guida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri goes down.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up Crusher/Tajiri with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Crusher/Tajiri is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Nice beating Tatsuya Kawajiri has received.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Jason Herzog 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
that nearly tags The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Crusher/Tajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
mostly hits air.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida fires an unorthodox punch to Crusher/Tajiri's torso
that hits its mark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! slips it.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and launches himself over Crusher/Tajiri!
Nice move by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! who clinches and pushes Crusher/Tajiri against the cage
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! grab one of Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Crusher/Tajiri done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Clay Guida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher/Tajiri looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Crusher/Tajiri is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! ducks under...
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Clay Guida to fight back!
Clay Guida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jason Herzog 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Clay Guida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets deflected.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Clay Guida swings and Crusher/Tajiri has to retreat
Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! ducks that one.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Clay Guida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to move to full mount
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! succeeds
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks them effectively.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Clay Guida
Solid blows to Crusher/Tajiri's abdomen.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri 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 clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Clay Guida tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crusher/Tajiri is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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 clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri evades but whiffs with a counter.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a hook to the body
Bang! Crusher/Tajiri stops that one with his ribs!
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Even nicer blocks from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! deflects the blows.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Clay Guida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Clay Guida pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri stumbles backwards and Clay Guida circles to get the center of the cage
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
Crusher/Tajiri's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Clay Guida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Middle kick from Crusher/Tajiri.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri 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 Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Clay Guida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
Clay Guida throws a flurry of punches at Crusher/Tajiri...
A lot of them are hitting Crusher/Tajiri's face
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Clay Guida by Split decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 9/64 (14%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 44/61 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
How in the living, breathing, sentient fuck was this a split decision? According to the numbers, the stats, the damage, the momentum bars, and the damage bars, Guida dominated this one.
Clay Guida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has fight Clay Guida 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
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 Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crusher/Tajiri avoids a dangerous strike from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri struggles and launches a few punches to The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s head
Nothing from this... Tatsuya Kawajiri seems frustrated.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Crusher/Tajiri can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!!
Clay Guida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Crusher/Tajiri and pushes him away!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri throws a body kick.
Blocked by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Clay Guida to fight back!
Clay Guida fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Crusher/Tajiri's chin
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! defends.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Clay Guida circles around Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Clay Guida closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Crusher/Tajiri's thigh
Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog didn't see that!
Clay Guida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Clay Guida!
Crusher/Tajiri is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up Crusher/Tajiri with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Crusher/Tajiri is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida is cooling the fight on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! quickly defends.
A solid combination from Clay Guida
connects with Crusher/Tajiri.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Clay Guida paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri swings ineffectively.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A solid combination from Clay Guida
connects with Crusher/Tajiri.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Clay Guida launches a body shot
Crusher/Tajiri evades.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a body shot
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Crusher/Tajiri was not ready to fight a fighter of Clay Guida caliber.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri locks Clay Guida's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Clay Guida to the mat.
He can't keep control over Clay Guida's body. Clay Guida scrammbles back to his feet.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! has reasons to be worried.
Tatsuya Kawajiri goes with a looping right hand while Clay Guida jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Clay Guida!
Crusher/Tajiri 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
Crusher/Tajiri struggles... Clay Guida is unable to take him down
Crusher/Tajiri throws a low kick
Clay Guida blocks.
Good front kick from Crusher/Tajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! stumbles backwards after that one!
Tatsuya Kawajiri goes with a looping right hand while Clay Guida jumps back and jabs
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! seems staggered and Tatsuya Kawajiri runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks that. He made it look easy!
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Crusher/Tajiri
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 Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! who put distance between them
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s arm.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
Crusher/Tajiri is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Crusher/Tajiri and The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! circle around the center of the cage.
Clay Guida tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri's ribs hard
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets blocked by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Deep breaths from Tatsuya Kawajiri who tries a hammer punch to The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s ribs.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks those punches
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Deep breaths from Tatsuya Kawajiri who tries a hammer punch to The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!'s ribs.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks those punches
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Jason Herzog 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! defends.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Tatsuya Kawajiri
land while he's on his bicycle.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Clay Guida takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Clay Guida with a right hand.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Good front kick from Crusher/Tajiri!
Clay Guida blocks
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Clay Guida paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!!
Clay Guida is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Crusher/Tajiri and pushes him away!
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks with confidence
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Clay Guida.
Nice punches.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Crusher/Tajiri's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog didn't see the foul!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
...no good.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
Clay Guida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri goes down.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to open up Crusher/Tajiri with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Crusher/Tajiri is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Nice beating Tatsuya Kawajiri has received.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Jason Herzog 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! ducks that one.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
that nearly tags The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
Crusher/Tajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
mostly hits air.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida fires an unorthodox punch to Crusher/Tajiri's torso
that hits its mark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! slips it.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and launches himself over Crusher/Tajiri!
Nice move by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! who clinches and pushes Crusher/Tajiri against the cage
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! grab one of Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Crusher/Tajiri done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Clay Guida fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Clay Guida is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher/Tajiri looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Crusher/Tajiri is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Chin
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! ducks under...
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Clay Guida to fight back!
Clay Guida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jason Herzog 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Clay Guida is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets deflected.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Clay Guida swings and Crusher/Tajiri has to retreat
Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! ducks that one.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Clay Guida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! tries to move to full mount
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! succeeds
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! blocks them effectively.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Clay Guida
Solid blows to Crusher/Tajiri's abdomen.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri 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 clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Clay Guida is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Clay Guida tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Clay Guida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crusher/Tajiri is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
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 clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri evades but whiffs with a counter.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! launches a hook to the body
Bang! Crusher/Tajiri stops that one with his ribs!
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
Crusher/Tajiri seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Even nicer blocks from The Carpenter...Like Jesus was!.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! deflects the blows.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Clay Guida who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Clay Guida pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri stumbles backwards and Clay Guida circles to get the center of the cage
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
A punch from Clay Guida
grazes Crusher/Tajiri's right cheek.
Crusher/Tajiri's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Clay Guida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Middle kick from Crusher/Tajiri.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri 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 Crusher/Tajiri
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Clay Guida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Carpenter...Like Jesus was! is trying to counter now!
Clay Guida throws a flurry of punches at Crusher/Tajiri...
A lot of them are hitting Crusher/Tajiri's face
Jason Herzog separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Clay Guida by Split decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 9/64 (14%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 44/61 (72%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
How in the living, breathing, sentient fuck was this a split decision? According to the numbers, the stats, the damage, the momentum bars, and the damage bars, Guida dominated this one.
