Post by The Sandmen on Feb 10, 2012 12:16:16 GMT -5
Gray Maynard is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Clay Guida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gray Maynard and Clay Guida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Clay Guida tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tremendous strikes from Maynard!
Some big punches are landing!
As the fight continues it seems that Gray Maynard is taking the best of the fight.
Good front kick from Maynard!
Guida stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard catches Clay Guida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maynard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida goes for an armbar!
Gray Maynard breaks the lock and pushes away Clay Guida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Clay Guida. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Clay Guida
Maynard checks it.
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good movement from Maynard
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
A wicked punch by Gray Maynard
rocks Guida!
Guida's Left eye is beginning to swell
Clay Guida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Maynard may be in trouble!
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nice punches from Clay Guida.
Maynard staggers backwards. Guida wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Maynard has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Clay Guida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Guida seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Maynard has a small cut in his Left eye
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guida into his guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Clay Guida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guida blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maynard misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Clay Guida is in half guard over Maynard
Clay Guida pushes Maynard's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maynard rolls and he's now on half guard over Clay Guida. Nice reversal.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Gray Maynard tries to open Guida's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Guida is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Guida
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Clay Guida work his BJJ game.
Guida tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gray Maynard fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Maynard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Guida
Guida tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gray Maynard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gray Maynard doesn't defend himself!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's chin with an uppercut while Guida lands some great crosses.
Gray Maynard moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Guida launches a kick
but Gray Maynard avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Guida moves forward looking for some action
Clay Guida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Guida's head
Those punches are hitting! Guida covers his head!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guida launches a few hard punches to Gray Maynard's ribs!
Maynard struggles and protects himself.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Guida is connecting with a few punches
Gray Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guida is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Guida
Maynard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Guida from the side mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Clay Guida
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maynard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guida can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to escape from the full mount...
Clay Guida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Guida is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Clay Guida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Clay Guida looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guida tries to cover his face,
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gray Maynard
Solid shots!
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
Guida is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Clay Guida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida rolls him over and takes his back!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Guida tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Maynard! Guida has one hook in and keeps working!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Nice beating Gray Maynard has received.
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guida blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Guida has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maynard.
Nicely done! Guida now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Guida tries to end this with a RNC!
Maynard manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Good front kick from Maynard!
Clay Guida blocks
Guida tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guida showing excellent timing, blasts Gray Maynard with a right hand.
Great hook by Clay Guida! Gray Maynard is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guida.
Maynard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Clay Guida attempts a sweep single...
Clay Guida catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Guida.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Clay Guida throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right cheek
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Guida cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard is moving on the ground...
Guida tries to counter Maynard's moves on the ground.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Clay Guida wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Guida drills Gray Maynard's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
Guida breaks the closed guard of Gray Maynard and moves to half guard
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Clay Guida looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida rolls him over and takes his back!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard has given his back to Clay Guida who is trying to get one hook in!
Clay Guida has one hook in!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guida tries to cover his face,
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Clay Guida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Guida has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maynard.
Nicely done! Guida now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Guida tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Maynard!
Maynard adopts the turtle defense and Guida is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Guida is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Maynard, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Guida moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Guida leans back...
He clobbers Gray Maynard's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref pulls off Clay Guida! Maynard seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Maynard has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Clay Guida by TKO (GnP) at 3:54 Round 3
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/26 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Maynard had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey).
A highlight reel performance by Guida from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Clay Guida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Gray Maynard and Clay Guida touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Clay Guida tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tremendous strikes from Maynard!
Some big punches are landing!
As the fight continues it seems that Gray Maynard is taking the best of the fight.
Good front kick from Maynard!
Guida stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard catches Clay Guida's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maynard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida goes for an armbar!
Gray Maynard breaks the lock and pushes away Clay Guida, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Clay Guida. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Clay Guida
Maynard checks it.
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good movement from Maynard
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
A wicked punch by Gray Maynard
rocks Guida!
Guida's Left eye is beginning to swell
Clay Guida just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Maynard may be in trouble!
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nice punches from Clay Guida.
Maynard staggers backwards. Guida wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Maynard has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gray Maynard goes with a looping right hand while Clay Guida jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Guida seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Maynard has a small cut in his Left eye
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guida into his guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Clay Guida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guida blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maynard misses a step and Clay Guida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Clay Guida tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Clay Guida is in half guard over Maynard
Clay Guida pushes Maynard's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Maynard rolls and he's now on half guard over Clay Guida. Nice reversal.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Gray Maynard tries to open Guida's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gray Maynard. Guida is unable to cover himself now!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Guida
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Clay Guida work his BJJ game.
Guida tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gray Maynard fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Clay Guida attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Maynard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Clay Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Guida
Guida tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gray Maynard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gray Maynard doesn't defend himself!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's chin with an uppercut while Guida lands some great crosses.
Gray Maynard moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Guida launches a kick
but Gray Maynard avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Guida moves forward looking for some action
Clay Guida shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Guida's head
Those punches are hitting! Guida covers his head!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guida launches a few hard punches to Gray Maynard's ribs!
Maynard struggles and protects himself.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Guida is connecting with a few punches
Gray Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guida is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Guida
Maynard moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Maynard breaths deeply while on the ground
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Guida
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Guida from the side mount!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Clay Guida
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maynard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Guida
Clay Guida attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Clay Guida manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Guida
Maynard cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guida can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to escape from the full mount...
Clay Guida is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Guida is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Clay Guida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Clay Guida looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guida tries to cover his face,
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gray Maynard
Solid shots!
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
Guida is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Clay Guida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Guida sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida rolls him over and takes his back!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Guida tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Maynard! Guida has one hook in and keeps working!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Nice beating Gray Maynard has received.
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guida blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Guida has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maynard.
Nicely done! Guida now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Guida tries to end this with a RNC!
Maynard manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Herb Dean 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 Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Good front kick from Maynard!
Clay Guida blocks
Guida tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guida showing excellent timing, blasts Gray Maynard with a right hand.
Great hook by Clay Guida! Gray Maynard is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guida.
Maynard's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Clay Guida attempts a sweep single...
Clay Guida catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Guida.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Clay Guida throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right cheek
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Guida cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard is moving on the ground...
Guida tries to counter Maynard's moves on the ground.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Clay Guida wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Guida drills Gray Maynard's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Maynard
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
Guida breaks the closed guard of Gray Maynard and moves to half guard
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Clay Guida in his guard.
Clay Guida keeps control and remains in side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Clay Guida looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Clay Guida rolls him over and takes his back!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Guida's moves.
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard has given his back to Clay Guida who is trying to get one hook in!
Clay Guida has one hook in!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Maynard tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guida tries to cover his face,
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Guida's cheek from the guard.
Clay Guida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Guida has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maynard.
Nicely done! Guida now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Maynard measures the resilience of Guida's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guida's side.
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Guida tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Maynard!
Maynard adopts the turtle defense and Guida is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Guida is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Maynard, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Guida moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Guida is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Guida leans back...
He clobbers Gray Maynard's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref pulls off Clay Guida! Maynard seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Maynard has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Clay Guida by TKO (GnP) at 3:54 Round 3
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/26 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Maynard had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Sinan Erdem Dome (Istanbul, Turkey).
A highlight reel performance by Guida from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!