Post by The Sandman on May 16, 2021 17:39:51 GMT -5
Urijah Faber! Urijah Faber! This is what the people are chanting here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Urijah Faber is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tatsuya Kawajiri and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The California Kid's face!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Crusher/Tajiri measures the resilience of The California Kid's chin with an uppercut while The California Kid lands some great crosses.
A high kick from Urijah Faber
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Crusher/Tajiri moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Crusher/Tajiri who put distance between them
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
The California Kid is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The California Kid jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Crusher/Tajiri sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nice punches from Urijah Faber.
Even nicer blocks from Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
The California Kid launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Crusher/Tajiri with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring The California Kid with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The California Kid launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Nice punches.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
surprises The California Kid!
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
The California Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Crusher/Tajiri moves back and takes a deep breath.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Urijah Faber didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over The California Kid
Crusher/Tajiri moves on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to side mount
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri works on the ground with his fingers over The California Kid's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
The California Kid struggles to free himself
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Crusher/Tajiri is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber 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
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The California Kid moves on the ground
Urijah Faber moves to side mount
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Tatsuya Kawajiri put The California Kid in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher/Tajiri put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The California Kid is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri's cheek from the guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over The California Kid
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Crusher/Tajiri jumps and tries to free his leg! The California Kid doesn't allow this but Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to get half guard here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The California Kid
Body shots by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Solid blows to The California Kid's abdomen.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Crusher/Tajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over The California Kid
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to escape from closed guard...
The California Kid waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tatsuya Kawajiri! He is reversed and nor Urijah Faber is on half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The California Kid launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The California Kid is countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sits up and gets an arm around The California Kid's neck!
The California Kid pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri back to the ground.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Urijah Faber
that nearly tags Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The California Kid engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Crusher/Tajiri quickly defends.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Nice punches.
The California Kid's Nose is beginning to swell
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The California Kid showing excellent timing, blasts Tatsuya Kawajiri with a right hand.
Great hook by Urijah Faber! Tatsuya Kawajiri is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The California Kid is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
The California Kid opts to jump inside Crusher/Tajiri's guard.
Crusher/Tajiri fights back with his feet, forcing The California Kid to try something else.
The California Kid is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
The California Kid steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Urijah Faber decides to jump inside Crusher/Tajiri's guard.
Crusher/Tajiri fights back with his feet, forcing The California Kid to try something else.
The California Kid is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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
Back to the beginning! Tatsuya Kawajiri is standing now.
Low kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Crusher/Tajiri leads with a punch
Urijah Faber evades but whiffs with a counter.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The California Kid's face!
The California Kid's Forehead is beginning to swell
The California Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The California Kid's right thigh
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Crusher/Tajiri looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
The California Kid is on the receiving end of a great combo by Crusher/Tajiri.
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri ribs hard
Crusher/Tajiri is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The California Kid's jaw!
The California Kid is swinging for the fences!
Crusher/Tajiri backpedals and creates space. Urijah Faber is asking him if he is going to fight!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The California Kid's face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The California Kid's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The California Kid moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Crusher/Tajiri launches a kick to The California Kid's thigh
The California Kid checks that kick!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
The California Kid tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Urijah Faber is on his feet again.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Urijah Faber.
Even nicer blocks from Crusher/Tajiri.
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
connects with The California Kid.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The California Kid has reasons to be worried.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Urijah Faber. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Urijah Faber takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to cut off The California Kid with punches
The California Kid reels from the strikes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The California Kid moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a hook to the body
and hits The California Kid ribs hard
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Crusher/Tajiri into his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over The California Kid
Terrible one sided match... The California Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Tatsuya Kawajiri caliber.
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The California Kid misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to better his position on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on The California Kid.
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri answers with solid punches!
The California Kid's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri answers with solid punches!
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crusher/Tajiri is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber who tries a hammer punch to Crusher/Tajiri's ribs.
That hit Crusher/Tajiri who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is moving on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri tries to counter The California Kid's moves on the ground.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The California Kid! Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and keeps working!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The California Kid.
Nicely done! Crusher/Tajiri now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Urijah Faber pushes up and slides Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his chin.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Urijah Faber pulls down on Tatsuya Kawajiri's hand and staves off danger
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Crusher/Tajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a flurry of punches at The California Kid...
A lot of them are hitting The California Kid's face
The California Kid's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The California Kid locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Tatsuya Kawajiri unil he can pull his arm free! Crusher/Tajiri lost his dominant position.
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
The California Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Crusher/Tajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
The California Kid adopts the turtle defense and Crusher/Tajiri is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The California Kid, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The California Kid is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
The California Kid is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The California Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The California Kid holds Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The California Kid is moving on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri tries to counter The California Kid's moves on the ground.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Urijah Faber keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The California Kid steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Crusher/Tajiri, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to get inside
The California Kid fires a low kick.
The California Kid and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
A left hook from Crusher/Tajiri
grazes the chin of The California Kid.
Crusher/Tajiri avoids a dangerous strike from The California Kid
and counters with a solid straight!
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
miss their mark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Tatsuya Kawajiri creates space and allows Urijah Faber to stand up.
The California Kid climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The California Kid is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Crusher/Tajiri's jaw!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
that stun Crusher/Tajiri.
Urijah Faber moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tatsuya Kawajiri who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... The California Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Tatsuya Kawajiri caliber.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches towards The California Kid's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Urijah Faber receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Crushing shot to The California Kid's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to take Urijah Faber down... The California Kid stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The California Kid's jaw!
The California Kid's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to take Urijah Faber down... The California Kid stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The California Kid's jaw!
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few hard punches to Urijah Faber's ribs!
Urijah Faber's ribs shows the damage! Tatsuya Kawajiri is working his opponent ribs!
Urijah Faber pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Urijah Faber
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The California Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Crusher/Tajiri ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The California Kid looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
The California Kid is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
The California Kid launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Crusher/Tajiri with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tatsuya Kawajiri can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Urijah Faber paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri answers with solid punches!
Crusher/Tajiri and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Crusher/Tajiri, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 59/73 (81%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 442 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 16/41 (39%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 443 s
I feel like I watched this fighht, but saw nothing, and remember nothing. My, oh my.
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Urijah Faber is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tatsuya Kawajiri and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The California Kid's face!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
Crusher/Tajiri measures the resilience of The California Kid's chin with an uppercut while The California Kid lands some great crosses.
A high kick from Urijah Faber
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Crusher/Tajiri moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Crusher/Tajiri who put distance between them
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
The California Kid is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The California Kid jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Crusher/Tajiri sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nice punches from Urijah Faber.
Even nicer blocks from Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
The California Kid launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Crusher/Tajiri with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring The California Kid with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The California Kid launches a hook to the body
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves aside looking for a counter...
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Nice punches.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
surprises The California Kid!
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
The California Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Crusher/Tajiri moves back and takes a deep breath.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Urijah Faber didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over The California Kid
Crusher/Tajiri moves on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to side mount
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri works on the ground with his fingers over The California Kid's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
The California Kid struggles to free himself
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Crusher/Tajiri is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber 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
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The California Kid moves on the ground
Urijah Faber moves to side mount
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Tatsuya Kawajiri put The California Kid in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher/Tajiri put Urijah Faber in closed guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The California Kid is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri's cheek from the guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over The California Kid
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Crusher/Tajiri jumps and tries to free his leg! The California Kid doesn't allow this but Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to get half guard here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The California Kid
Body shots by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Solid blows to The California Kid's abdomen.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Crusher/Tajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over The California Kid
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The California Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Tatsuya Kawajiri to fight back!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to escape from closed guard...
The California Kid waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Tatsuya Kawajiri! He is reversed and nor Urijah Faber is on half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The California Kid launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The California Kid is countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sits up and gets an arm around The California Kid's neck!
The California Kid pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri back to the ground.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Urijah Faber
that nearly tags Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The California Kid engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Urijah Faber just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Crusher/Tajiri quickly defends.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Nice punches.
The California Kid's Nose is beginning to swell
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
The California Kid showing excellent timing, blasts Tatsuya Kawajiri with a right hand.
Great hook by Urijah Faber! Tatsuya Kawajiri is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The California Kid is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
The California Kid opts to jump inside Crusher/Tajiri's guard.
Crusher/Tajiri fights back with his feet, forcing The California Kid to try something else.
The California Kid is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
The California Kid steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Urijah Faber decides to jump inside Crusher/Tajiri's guard.
Crusher/Tajiri fights back with his feet, forcing The California Kid to try something else.
The California Kid is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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
Back to the beginning! Tatsuya Kawajiri is standing now.
Low kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Crusher/Tajiri leads with a punch
Urijah Faber evades but whiffs with a counter.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The California Kid's face!
The California Kid's Forehead is beginning to swell
The California Kid has a small cut in his Forehead
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The California Kid's right thigh
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Crusher/Tajiri looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Urijah Faber's punches
The California Kid is on the receiving end of a great combo by Crusher/Tajiri.
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri ribs hard
Crusher/Tajiri is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The California Kid's jaw!
The California Kid is swinging for the fences!
Crusher/Tajiri backpedals and creates space. Urijah Faber is asking him if he is going to fight!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
hard impact to The California Kid's face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The California Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The California Kid's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The California Kid moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Crusher/Tajiri launches a kick to The California Kid's thigh
The California Kid checks that kick!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
The California Kid tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Urijah Faber is on his feet again.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Urijah Faber.
Even nicer blocks from Crusher/Tajiri.
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
connects with The California Kid.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! The California Kid has reasons to be worried.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Urijah Faber. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Urijah Faber takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to cut off The California Kid with punches
The California Kid reels from the strikes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The California Kid moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a hook to the body
and hits The California Kid ribs hard
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Crusher/Tajiri into his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over The California Kid
Terrible one sided match... The California Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Tatsuya Kawajiri caliber.
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The California Kid misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to better his position on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on The California Kid.
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri answers with solid punches!
The California Kid's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Urijah Faber paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri answers with solid punches!
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crusher/Tajiri is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The California Kid tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber who tries a hammer punch to Crusher/Tajiri's ribs.
That hit Crusher/Tajiri who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The California Kid is moving on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri tries to counter The California Kid's moves on the ground.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The California Kid! Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and keeps working!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with one hook in
Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The California Kid.
Nicely done! Crusher/Tajiri now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Urijah Faber pushes up and slides Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his chin.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Urijah Faber pulls down on Tatsuya Kawajiri's hand and staves off danger
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
The California Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Crusher/Tajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a flurry of punches at The California Kid...
A lot of them are hitting The California Kid's face
The California Kid's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The California Kid locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Tatsuya Kawajiri unil he can pull his arm free! Crusher/Tajiri lost his dominant position.
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
The California Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Crusher/Tajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
The California Kid adopts the turtle defense and Crusher/Tajiri is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The California Kid!
Crusher/Tajiri has one of his arm over Urijah Faber's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The California Kid, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The California Kid is holding his opponent arms defending well.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The California Kid with two hooks in
The California Kid is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The California Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The California Kid holds Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The California Kid is moving on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri tries to counter The California Kid's moves on the ground.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Urijah Faber keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The California Kid steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Crusher/Tajiri, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to get inside
The California Kid fires a low kick.
The California Kid and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Crusher/Tajiri followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
A left hook from Crusher/Tajiri
grazes the chin of The California Kid.
Crusher/Tajiri avoids a dangerous strike from The California Kid
and counters with a solid straight!
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
miss their mark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while The California Kid is on the ground on his back
Tatsuya Kawajiri creates space and allows Urijah Faber to stand up.
The California Kid climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The California Kid is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Crusher/Tajiri's jaw!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
that stun Crusher/Tajiri.
Urijah Faber moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The California Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Crusher/Tajiri sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tatsuya Kawajiri who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... The California Kid was not ready to fight a fighter of Tatsuya Kawajiri caliber.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches towards The California Kid's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Urijah Faber receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Crushing shot to The California Kid's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to take Urijah Faber down... The California Kid stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The California Kid's jaw!
The California Kid's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to take Urijah Faber down... The California Kid stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The California Kid's jaw!
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few hard punches to Urijah Faber's ribs!
Urijah Faber's ribs shows the damage! Tatsuya Kawajiri is working his opponent ribs!
Urijah Faber pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Urijah Faber
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The California Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Crusher/Tajiri ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The California Kid looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
The California Kid is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
The California Kid launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Crusher/Tajiri with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The California Kid studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tatsuya Kawajiri can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Urijah Faber paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri answers with solid punches!
Crusher/Tajiri and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Crusher/Tajiri, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 59/73 (81%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 442 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 16/41 (39%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 443 s
I feel like I watched this fighht, but saw nothing, and remember nothing. My, oh my.
