Post by The Sandman on Sept 15, 2021 2:01:23 GMT -5
Joseph Benavidez! Joseph Benavidez! This is what the people are chanting here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Joseph Benavidez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Joseph Benavidez is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Tatsuya Kawajiri comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Joseph Benavidez comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tatsuya Kawajiri can end the fight with his ground and pound.
An overhand right from Tatsuya Kawajiri that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benavidez moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benavidez steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Not a desiderable position that Benavidez is in now. Tatsuya Kawajiri is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benavidez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joseph Benavidez's cheek! Benavidez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Benavidez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benavidez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benavidez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joseph Benavidez's cheek! Benavidez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez 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
Joseph Benavidez is on his feet again.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Tatsuya Kawajiri saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Benavidez launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Crusher/Tajiri's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Crusher/Tajiri.
The kick just misses.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri circles around Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Great hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri! Joseph Benavidez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Benavidez has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and gestures for Joseph Benavidez to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Joseph Benavidez is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Chin
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a looping left hand...
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joseph Benavidez catches Tatsuya Kawajiri's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benavidez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Crusher/Tajiri fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joseph Benavidez's arm and tries an armbar!
Benavidez hold his own hand and breaks Crusher/Tajiri's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Tatsuya Kawajiri breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crusher/Tajiri and Benavidez circle around the center of the cage.
Benavidez moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benavidez moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri struggles a bit before breaking Benavidez's attemp of grappling
Tatsuya Kawajiri and Benavidez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Crusher/Tajiri is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Benavidez's thigh
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez throws a combo
Tatsuya Kawajiri ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Benavidez swings again, only to get countered once more! Benavidez is looking bad here!
Crusher/Tajiri launches a furious hook!
Benavidez ducks under and pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri creating some space.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Crusher/Tajiri's chin
Joseph Benavidez tries a hook to the body
but Crusher/Tajiri manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benavidez decides to launch some tentative punches
Crusher/Tajiri launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Benavidez with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Joseph Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Joseph Benavidez brings Tatsuya Kawajiri down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to better his position on the ground...
Benavidez breaks the closed guard of Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves to half guard
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Crusher/Tajiri struggles to free himself
Tatsuya Kawajiri breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a furious hook!
Benavidez ducks under and pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri creating some space.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez avoids a dangerous strike from Crusher/Tajiri
and counters with a solid straight!
Benavidez leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri evades but whiffs with a counter.
Shovel hook by Joseph Benavidez
tags Crusher/Tajiri.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Benavidez and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Tatsuya Kawajiri
falls short of the mark.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joseph Benavidez!
Crusher/Tajiri is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joseph Benavidez is in Crusher/Tajiri open guard now
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Benavidez who put distance between them
Joseph Benavidez tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri ribs hard
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze Benavidez's arm.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Benavidez who put distance between them
A left hook from Crusher/Tajiri
falls short.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
miss their mark.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Crusher/Tajiri's jaw!
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Benavidez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Crusher/Tajiri with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri begins to launch a barrage of punches over Benavidez
this is getting worse and worse for Benavidez
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
misses its target.
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze Benavidez's arm.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Tatsuya Kawajiri saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez fires an unorthodox punch to Crusher/Tajiri's torso
that hits its mark.
Benavidez pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Tatsuya Kawajiri saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Crusher/Tajiri moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward and launches a low kick.
Benavidez blocks that.
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Benavidez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a hook to the body
and hits Benavidez ribs hard
Benavidez throws a lazy kick
Crusher/Tajiri blocks and keeps his distance.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez 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 3:15 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over Crusher/Tajiri's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Crusher/Tajiri is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Benavidez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Crusher/Tajiri grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joseph Benavidez sits high on Tatsuya Kawajiri's chest and pulls his leg underneath Crusher/Tajiri's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joseph Benavidez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benavidez and it cost him top position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri struggles on the ground and tries to break Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in Benavidez open guard now
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joseph Benavidez is not able to stop Benavidez ground skills and Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to side mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to escape from the full mount...
Tatsuya Kawajiri is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move to full mount!
Benavidez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Joseph Benavidez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
glances off Benavidez's arms.
Nice low kick from Benavidez
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benavidez avoids a dangerous strike from Crusher/Tajiri
and counters with a solid straight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a looping left hand...
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri goes down.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez throws a flurry of punches at Crusher/Tajiri...
Crusher/Tajiri is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benavidez looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher/Tajiri put Joseph Benavidez in closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez tries to escape from the closed guard
Benavidez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benavidez jumps and tries to free his leg! Crusher/Tajiri doesn't allow this but Joseph Benavidez is able to get half guard here.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 5
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Crusher/Tajiri is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez 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 0:30 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Joseph Benavidez moves aside looking for a counter...
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Benavidez's left thigh
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
tags Benavidez.
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! Benavidez has reasons to be worried.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Benavidez and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A bunch of leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri
are bothering his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Benavidez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benavidez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri breaths deeply while on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to launch a few punches to Joseph Benavidez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Benavidez's defense
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls Joseph Benavidez to his stomach and takes his back!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over Benavidez
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to get his arm under Joseph Benavidez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Joseph Benavidez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Joseph Benavidez easily defends the attempt.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over Benavidez
Benavidez has Crusher/Tajiri controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to move under Benavidez control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 30/64 (47%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 556 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Stamina drain. If you wanna be in the title tournaments, get that stamina issue dealt with, kids!
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Joseph Benavidez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Joseph Benavidez is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Tatsuya Kawajiri comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Joseph Benavidez comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tatsuya Kawajiri can end the fight with his ground and pound.
An overhand right from Tatsuya Kawajiri that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benavidez moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Benavidez steps forward
Tatsuya Kawajiri catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Not a desiderable position that Benavidez is in now. Tatsuya Kawajiri is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benavidez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joseph Benavidez's cheek! Benavidez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Benavidez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Benavidez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Benavidez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joseph Benavidez's cheek! Benavidez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez 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
Joseph Benavidez is on his feet again.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Tatsuya Kawajiri saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Benavidez launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Crusher/Tajiri's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Crusher/Tajiri.
The kick just misses.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri circles around Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri showing excellent timing, blasts Joseph Benavidez with a right hand.
Great hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri! Joseph Benavidez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Benavidez has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri is standing while Benavidez is on the ground on his back
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and gestures for Joseph Benavidez to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Joseph Benavidez is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Chin
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a looping left hand...
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joseph Benavidez catches Tatsuya Kawajiri's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Benavidez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Crusher/Tajiri fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joseph Benavidez's arm and tries an armbar!
Benavidez hold his own hand and breaks Crusher/Tajiri's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Tatsuya Kawajiri breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crusher/Tajiri and Benavidez circle around the center of the cage.
Benavidez moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Benavidez moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri struggles a bit before breaking Benavidez's attemp of grappling
Tatsuya Kawajiri and Benavidez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Joseph Benavidez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Crusher/Tajiri is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Benavidez's thigh
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez throws a combo
Tatsuya Kawajiri ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Benavidez swings again, only to get countered once more! Benavidez is looking bad here!
Crusher/Tajiri launches a furious hook!
Benavidez ducks under and pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri creating some space.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Crusher/Tajiri's chin
Joseph Benavidez tries a hook to the body
but Crusher/Tajiri manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Benavidez decides to launch some tentative punches
Crusher/Tajiri launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Benavidez with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Joseph Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Joseph Benavidez brings Tatsuya Kawajiri down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to better his position on the ground...
Benavidez breaks the closed guard of Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves to half guard
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joseph Benavidez pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Benavidez goes for an armbar!
Crusher/Tajiri struggles to free himself
Tatsuya Kawajiri breaks the lock and pushes away Joseph Benavidez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Joseph Benavidez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a furious hook!
Benavidez ducks under and pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri creating some space.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Benavidez avoids a dangerous strike from Crusher/Tajiri
and counters with a solid straight!
Benavidez leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri evades but whiffs with a counter.
Shovel hook by Joseph Benavidez
tags Crusher/Tajiri.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Benavidez and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
A high kick from Tatsuya Kawajiri
falls short of the mark.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Joseph Benavidez!
Crusher/Tajiri is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Benavidez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez breaths deeply while on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joseph Benavidez is in Crusher/Tajiri open guard now
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joseph Benavidez!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Benavidez who put distance between them
Joseph Benavidez tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri ribs hard
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze Benavidez's arm.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri moves forward looking for some action
Tatsuya Kawajiri shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Benavidez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Benavidez who put distance between them
A left hook from Crusher/Tajiri
falls short.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
miss their mark.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Crusher/Tajiri's jaw!
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Benavidez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Crusher/Tajiri with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri begins to launch a barrage of punches over Benavidez
this is getting worse and worse for Benavidez
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
misses its target.
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze Benavidez's arm.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Joseph Benavidez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Tatsuya Kawajiri saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez fires an unorthodox punch to Crusher/Tajiri's torso
that hits its mark.
Benavidez pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's mind is definitely in the fight, Benavidez just got nailed! Tatsuya Kawajiri saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Crusher/Tajiri moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward and launches a low kick.
Benavidez blocks that.
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Benavidez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a hook to the body
and hits Benavidez ribs hard
Benavidez throws a lazy kick
Crusher/Tajiri blocks and keeps his distance.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez 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 3:15 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over Crusher/Tajiri's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joseph Benavidez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He succeeds!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Crusher/Tajiri is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Crusher/Tajiri launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Benavidez's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Crusher/Tajiri grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to move to full guard
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joseph Benavidez sits high on Tatsuya Kawajiri's chest and pulls his leg underneath Crusher/Tajiri's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joseph Benavidez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benavidez and it cost him top position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri struggles on the ground and tries to break Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in Benavidez open guard now
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joseph Benavidez is not able to stop Benavidez ground skills and Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to side mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to escape from the full mount...
Tatsuya Kawajiri is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move to full mount!
Benavidez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to mount Joseph Benavidez...
Joseph Benavidez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
glances off Benavidez's arms.
Nice low kick from Benavidez
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Benavidez avoids a dangerous strike from Crusher/Tajiri
and counters with a solid straight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a looping left hand...
Benavidez moves aside and dodges.
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri goes down.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez throws a flurry of punches at Crusher/Tajiri...
Crusher/Tajiri is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Benavidez
He is not able to do it
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri can't prevent his opponent from passing. Benavidez looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher/Tajiri put Joseph Benavidez in closed guard.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Benavidez tries to escape from the closed guard
Benavidez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Joseph Benavidez pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Benavidez jumps and tries to free his leg! Crusher/Tajiri doesn't allow this but Joseph Benavidez is able to get half guard here.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
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Round 5
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Crusher/Tajiri is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez 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 0:30 in the 5 round
Joseph Benavidez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Joseph Benavidez moves aside looking for a counter...
The two exchange wildly
Benavidez is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Benavidez's left thigh
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
tags Benavidez.
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Benavidez's chin! That stops Benavidez in his tracks!
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Good shot! Benavidez has reasons to be worried.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Benavidez and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Benavidez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A bunch of leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri
are bothering his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Benavidez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Benavidez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri breaths deeply while on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to launch a few punches to Joseph Benavidez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Benavidez's defense
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joseph Benavidez
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Joseph Benavidez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls Joseph Benavidez to his stomach and takes his back!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over Benavidez
You can see Crusher/Tajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to get his arm under Joseph Benavidez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Joseph Benavidez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Joseph Benavidez easily defends the attempt.
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over Benavidez
Benavidez has Crusher/Tajiri controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to move under Benavidez control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 30/64 (47%)
Kicks 5/9 (56%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 556 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 27/31 (87%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 584 s
Stamina drain. If you wanna be in the title tournaments, get that stamina issue dealt with, kids!
