Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2012 16:04:43 GMT -5
Guida enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Clay Guida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Yves Edwards is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Clay Guida today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Clay Guida and Yves Edwards touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards tries a high kick!
Guida blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Guida tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Guida
grazes the chin of Edwards.
Yves Edwards has found an opening in the defense of Guida, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Guida is wobbling!
Guida's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Clay Guida attempts a sweep single...
Yves Edwards was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edwards seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Edwards looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Solid kick to the leg from Clay Guida
that visibly pains Edwards.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Guida!
Edwards blocks that kick with his leg.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Yves Edwards tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Yves Edwards
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Guida's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Yves Edwards
surprises Guida!
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Deep breaths from Yves Edwards who tries a hammer punch to Guida's ribs.
Guida blocks those punches
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida tries to move to full mount
Guida succeeds
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Yves Edwards moves to half guard.
Clay Guida is in half guard over Edwards
Clay Guida tries to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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.
Yves Edwards gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida looks to pass to mount...
Guida slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Clay Guida!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Guida breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Clay Guida swings...
hard impact to Edwards's face!
Clay Guida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Guida steps backwards away from Yves Edwards. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yves Edwards launches a body shot
Guida dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yves Edwards moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Guida's right thigh
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Guida moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edwards with a double overhooks!
A bad move from Clay Guida
almost puts his head in the path of Edwards's kick.
Yves Edwards gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guida into his guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Guida is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Clay Guida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Guida tries to escape from closed guard...
Guida struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Clay Guida.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Clay Guida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yves Edwards jumps backwards and frees his leg.
As the fight continues it seems that Clay Guida is taking the best of the fight.
Clay Guida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Solid kick to the leg from Yves Edwards
that visibly pains Guida.
Clay Guida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Guida tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guida is clinching with Edwards.
The fighters are clinching.
Yves Edwards pushes away Guida trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guida doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Yves Edwards
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Clay Guida pushes away Edwards trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edwards stumbles backwards and Clay Guida circles to get the center of the cage
Edwards throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edwards launches a kick
but Clay Guida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Inside leg kick from Edwards
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Clay Guida fakes a punch and launches himself over Edwards!
Nice move by Guida who clinches and pushes Edwards against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guida takes a break to breathe while holding Yves Edwards.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida circles around Edwards
Guida is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards shows great balance while pushing away Clay Guida
Guida clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Yves Edwards attempts to cut off Guida with punches
Guida reels from the strikes.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and launches himself over Edwards!
Nice move by Guida who clinches and pushes Edwards against the cage
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guida tries to take Yves Edwards down... Edwards stumbles backwards and Clay Guida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edwards's jaw!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards struggles and launches a few punches to Guida's head
Nothing from this... Yves Edwards seems frustrated.
Clay Guida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Clay Guida fakes a few punches and advance towards Edwards trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Yves Edwards lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards 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 standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards launches an up-kick intended for Clay Guida's head...
Guida leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Clay Guida steps back and allows Edwards to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Yves Edwards is standing now.
Edwards steps backwards away from Clay Guida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Guida steps backwards away from Yves Edwards. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Not a desiderable position that Edwards is in now. Clay Guida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in half guard over Edwards
Clay Guida tries to free his leg
Clay Guida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edwards's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida goes for an armbar!
Yves Edwards 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edwards.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Clay Guida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Guida shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guida struggles and launches a few punches to Edwards's head
Nothing from this... Clay Guida seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Edwards tries to take Clay Guida down... Guida stumbles backwards and Yves Edwards launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Guida's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards and Clay Guida are cliched up against the cage. Edwards hammers Guida face and hooks Guida leg
Guida stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Clay Guida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Guida circles out and slips free of Yves Edwards's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edwards goes for a low kick..
Guida avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edwards struggles... Clay Guida is unable to take him down
Guida misses a step and Yves Edwards sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edwards showing excellent timing, blasts Clay Guida with a right hand.
Guida steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Guida looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Yves Edwards's punches
Edwards is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guida.
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Clay Guida pushes Yves Edwards against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Guida jumps and tries to free his leg! Edwards doesn't allow this but Clay Guida is able to get half guard here.
Clay Guida is in half guard over Edwards
Clay Guida tries to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to show some ground skills
Guida uses his strength to keep Guida at a disadvantage
Guida tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Edwards is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edwards is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Guida is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Clay Guida!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Edwards is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Clay Guida!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Edwards is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Good looking punches from Clay Guida on the ground
They could take their toll on Edwards.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida aggressively and repeatedly punches Edwards.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Clay Guida rolls Yves Edwards to his stomach and takes his back!
Guida is in rear mount over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Guida is in rear mount over Edwards
Edwards has Guida controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Guida is unable to move under Edwards control.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Guida use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Not a desiderable position that Edwards is in now. Clay Guida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Clay Guida looks to pass to mount...
Guida slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Clay Guida.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Clay Guida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Clay Guida and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yves Edwards is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nice punch by Yves Edwards
that nearly tags Guida.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guida into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 Edwards
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
Guida breaks the closed guard of Yves Edwards and moves to half guard
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Guida is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edwards's jaw!
Guida showing excellent timing, blasts Yves Edwards with a right hand.
Great hook by Clay Guida! Yves Edwards is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards kicks his legs trying to keep Clay Guida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards 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 standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Edwards climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards moves forward looking for some grappling action
Guida pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Solid kick to the leg from Yves Edwards
Guida checks it.
Yves Edwards tries a middle kick
Clay Guida blocks and steps away.
Edwards pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edwards tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Guida moves backwards and circles around Yves Edwards.
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Yves Edwards jumps back and jabs
Edwards seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edwards steps backwards away from Clay Guida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Guida goes to the body...
He punishes Edwards's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Clay Guida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
Hard blow to Edwards's mid-section, he seems hurt
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida tries to jump to side mount.
Yves Edwards closed his guard around Clay Guida.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to pass to mount...
Guida slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Guida.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Guida tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guida is clinching with Edwards.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Clay Guida pushes away Edwards trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edwards stumbles backwards and Clay Guida circles to get the center of the cage
Clay Guida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Clay Guida swings...
hard impact to Edwards's face!
Guida launches a furious low kick!
Edwards receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Inside leg kick from Guida
that lands on Yves Edwards's leg.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Guida has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Clay Guida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edwards is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida moves on the ground
Clay Guida moves to side mount
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 side mount over Yves Edwards
Guida breaths deeply while on the ground
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida tries to open Edwards's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Clay Guida. Edwards is unable to cover himself now!
Edwards's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida catch Yves Edwards's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Edwards's eyes...
Edwards's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura looks tight...
Edwards's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Guida is locking that kimura...
Edwards Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in Edwards's eyes...
That kimura from Clay Guida appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Clay Guida's lock! This is over! Edwards didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Clay Guida by Submission (kimura) at 2:12 Round 5
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 579 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Clay Guida. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Nice effort tonight from Yves Edwards who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Clay Guida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Yves Edwards is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Clay Guida today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Clay Guida and Yves Edwards touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards tries a high kick!
Guida blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Guida tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Guida
grazes the chin of Edwards.
Yves Edwards has found an opening in the defense of Guida, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Guida is wobbling!
Guida's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Clay Guida attempts a sweep single...
Yves Edwards was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edwards seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Edwards looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Clay Guida's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Solid kick to the leg from Clay Guida
that visibly pains Edwards.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Guida!
Edwards blocks that kick with his leg.
Clay Guida gets sloppy and Yves Edwards tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Yves Edwards
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Guida's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A right hand from Yves Edwards
surprises Guida!
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Deep breaths from Yves Edwards who tries a hammer punch to Guida's ribs.
Guida blocks those punches
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida tries to move to full mount
Guida succeeds
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll to his side and trap Clay Guida in his guard...
Yves Edwards moves to half guard.
Clay Guida is in half guard over Edwards
Clay Guida tries to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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.
Yves Edwards gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida looks to pass to mount...
Guida slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Clay Guida!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Guida breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Clay Guida swings...
hard impact to Edwards's face!
Clay Guida moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Guida steps backwards away from Yves Edwards. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Yves Edwards launches a body shot
Guida dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Yves Edwards moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Guida's right thigh
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Guida moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edwards with a double overhooks!
A bad move from Clay Guida
almost puts his head in the path of Edwards's kick.
Yves Edwards gets sloppy and Clay Guida tries to take advantage...
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guida into his guard.
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Guida is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Clay Guida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Guida tries to escape from closed guard...
Guida struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Clay Guida.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Clay Guida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Yves Edwards jumps backwards and frees his leg.
As the fight continues it seems that Clay Guida is taking the best of the fight.
Clay Guida tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Solid kick to the leg from Yves Edwards
that visibly pains Guida.
Clay Guida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Guida tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guida is clinching with Edwards.
The fighters are clinching.
Yves Edwards pushes away Guida trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guida doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Yves Edwards
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Clay Guida pushes away Edwards trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edwards stumbles backwards and Clay Guida circles to get the center of the cage
Edwards throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edwards launches a kick
but Clay Guida avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Inside leg kick from Edwards
that goes awry.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Clay Guida fakes a punch and launches himself over Edwards!
Nice move by Guida who clinches and pushes Edwards against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guida takes a break to breathe while holding Yves Edwards.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida circles around Edwards
Guida is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards shows great balance while pushing away Clay Guida
Guida clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Yves Edwards attempts to cut off Guida with punches
Guida reels from the strikes.
Clay Guida fakes a punch and launches himself over Edwards!
Nice move by Guida who clinches and pushes Edwards against the cage
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guida tries to take Yves Edwards down... Edwards stumbles backwards and Clay Guida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edwards's jaw!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards struggles and launches a few punches to Guida's head
Nothing from this... Yves Edwards seems frustrated.
Clay Guida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edwards is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Clay Guida fakes a few punches and advance towards Edwards trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Yves Edwards lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards 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 standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards launches an up-kick intended for Clay Guida's head...
Guida leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Clay Guida steps back and allows Edwards to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Yves Edwards is standing now.
Edwards steps backwards away from Clay Guida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Guida steps backwards away from Yves Edwards. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Not a desiderable position that Edwards is in now. Clay Guida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in half guard over Edwards
Clay Guida tries to free his leg
Clay Guida uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edwards's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida goes for an armbar!
Yves Edwards 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edwards.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Clay Guida leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Guida shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guida struggles and launches a few punches to Edwards's head
Nothing from this... Clay Guida seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Yves Edwards looks to counter!
Edwards tries to take Clay Guida down... Guida stumbles backwards and Yves Edwards launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Guida's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards and Clay Guida are cliched up against the cage. Edwards hammers Guida face and hooks Guida leg
Guida stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Clay Guida tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Guida circles out and slips free of Yves Edwards's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Edwards goes for a low kick..
Guida avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Edwards struggles... Clay Guida is unable to take him down
Guida misses a step and Yves Edwards sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edwards showing excellent timing, blasts Clay Guida with a right hand.
Guida steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Guida looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Yves Edwards's punches
Edwards is on the receiving end of a great combo by Guida.
Guida grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Clay Guida
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Clay Guida pushes Yves Edwards against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Guida jumps and tries to free his leg! Edwards doesn't allow this but Clay Guida is able to get half guard here.
Clay Guida is in half guard over Edwards
Clay Guida tries to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Clay Guida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to show some ground skills
Guida uses his strength to keep Guida at a disadvantage
Guida tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Edwards is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edwards is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Guida is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Clay Guida!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Clay Guida launches a few punches to Edwards's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edwards tries to cover his face,
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Edwards is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida suddenly holds Yves Edwards's arm and tries an armbar!
Edwards can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Clay Guida!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Guida
Edwards is in closed guard... Guida tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Good looking punches from Clay Guida on the ground
They could take their toll on Edwards.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida aggressively and repeatedly punches Edwards.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Clay Guida rolls Yves Edwards to his stomach and takes his back!
Guida is in rear mount over Edwards
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Guida is in rear mount over Edwards
Edwards has Guida controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Guida is unable to move under Edwards control.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Guida use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Not a desiderable position that Edwards is in now. Clay Guida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Clay Guida looks to pass to mount...
Guida slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Clay Guida.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Clay Guida is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Clay Guida and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Yves Edwards is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nice punch by Yves Edwards
that nearly tags Guida.
Poorly executed technique. Clay Guida looks to counter!
Clay Guida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Yves Edwards is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guida into his guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Clay Guida is in closed guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 Edwards
Clay Guida tries to better his position on the ground...
Guida breaks the closed guard of Yves Edwards and moves to half guard
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Guida is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edwards's jaw!
Guida showing excellent timing, blasts Yves Edwards with a right hand.
Great hook by Clay Guida! Yves Edwards is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards kicks his legs trying to keep Clay Guida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Edwards tries to stand up!
Guida doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Guida is standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards 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 standing while Edwards is on the ground on his back
Yves Edwards 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Yves Edwards. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Edwards climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Yves Edwards moves forward looking for some grappling action
Guida pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Solid kick to the leg from Yves Edwards
Guida checks it.
Yves Edwards tries a middle kick
Clay Guida blocks and steps away.
Edwards pushes Clay Guida and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edwards tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Guida moves backwards and circles around Yves Edwards.
Clay Guida goes with a looping right hand while Yves Edwards jumps back and jabs
Edwards seems staggered and Clay Guida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edwards steps backwards away from Clay Guida. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Guida goes to the body...
He punishes Edwards's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Clay Guida tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edwards goes down.
Hard blow to Edwards's mid-section, he seems hurt
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida tries to jump to side mount.
Yves Edwards closed his guard around Clay Guida.
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Guida tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to pass to mount...
Guida slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yves Edwards.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Guida.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Guida tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guida is clinching with Edwards.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Clay Guida pushes away Edwards trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edwards stumbles backwards and Clay Guida circles to get the center of the cage
Clay Guida fakes a move and moves laterally.
Clay Guida swings...
hard impact to Edwards's face!
Guida launches a furious low kick!
Edwards receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Inside leg kick from Guida
that lands on Yves Edwards's leg.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Guida has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Clay Guida tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edwards is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Clay Guida is in open guard over Edwards
Guida moves on the ground
Clay Guida moves to side mount
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 side mount over Yves Edwards
Guida breaths deeply while on the ground
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida tries to open Edwards's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Clay Guida. Edwards is unable to cover himself now!
Edwards's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Clay Guida is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Clay Guida looks to mount Yves Edwards...
Clay Guida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Clay Guida controls the situation despite Yves Edwards efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Clay Guida is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Guida catch Yves Edwards's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Edwards's eyes...
Edwards's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura looks tight...
Edwards's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Guida is locking that kimura...
Edwards Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in Edwards's eyes...
That kimura from Clay Guida appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Clay Guida's lock! This is over! Edwards didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Clay Guida by Submission (kimura) at 2:12 Round 5
Statistics: Clay Guida
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 579 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 2/9 (22%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Clay Guida. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Nice effort tonight from Yves Edwards who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!