Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2012 21:47:45 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Sam Stout looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stout is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Stout moves forward looking for some action
Sam Stout shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Sam Stout's ribs!
Sam Stout's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cruz's jaw!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Sam Stout falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
Hard blow to Stout's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stout is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Stout clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Stout! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with one hook in
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Stout.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Sam Stout! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Sam Stout doesn't defend himself!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Cruz has one of his arm over Sam Stout's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Stout, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stout's being punished here!
Stout's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Cruz has one of his arm over Sam Stout's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Stout has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stout is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Sam Stout to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stout decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stout wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Cruz struggles and protects himself.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Cruz struggles and protects himself.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Stout trying to keep the fight at striking range
Stout doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Sam Stout shoots and grab one of Dominick Cruz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Dominick Cruz sprawls and remain on his feet
Stout doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Stout forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Sam Stout pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sam Stout
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Cruz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Crisp uppercut by Cruz followed by a hard jab
Sam Stout stumbles back.
Sam Stout leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Stout shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
Stout's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout slightly pushes Cruz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Stout looks to be in very good shape.
Stout is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Cruz's jaw!
Cruz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A bad move from Dominick Cruz
almost puts his head in the path of Stout's kick.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Stout in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Sam Stout just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz may be in trouble!
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Stout's jaw!
Stout decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Stout moves back and takes a deep breath.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punch by Sam Stout
that nearly tags Cruz.
Sam Stout launches a body shot
Cruz evades.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sam Stout takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz paws at Stout.
Stout answers with solid punches!
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
Stout backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Stout is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Sam Stout
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Cruz's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brilliant combination from Sam Stout
Cruz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Stout is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Cruz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Sam Stout uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sam Stout can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Cruz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy 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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Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Sam Stout's ribs!
Sam Stout's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Sam Stout's ribs!
Sam Stout's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to Cruz's head
Those punches are hitting! Cruz covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Sam Stout pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sam Stout
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Sam Stout is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Stout pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Stout.
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sam Stout
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Sam Stout! Cruz tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cruz is unable to lock that and Stout breaks the lock
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Sam Stout falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Dominick Cruz moves to half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Cruz
Stout tries to get a side mount...
Cruz wraps his leg around Sam Stout leg and prevents him from moving.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Cruz put Sam Stout in closed guard.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Cruz
Stout throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dominick Cruz
Blocked by Cruz.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Cruz
Stout is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sam Stout!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Stout's ribs
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Stout tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout tries to escape from the full mount...
Stout struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stout's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz suddenly holds Sam Stout's arm and tries an armbar!
Stout can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Cruz
Stout is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sam Stout!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stout's being punished here!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cruz is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Stout is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that goes awry.
Cruz misses a step and Sam Stout sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stout goes to the body...
his punches graze Cruz's arm.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Deep breaths from Sam Stout who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
That hit Cruz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Cruz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stout's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stout's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Stout open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Stout.
Good job by Stout blocking and slipping the blows.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Sam Stout manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Stout can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cruz is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout 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
Cruz tries to stand up!
Stout doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sam Stout. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sam Stout!
Cruz ducks under...
Sam Stout swings...
...no good.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sam Stout jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sam Stout throws a looping right hand...
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz is holding Sam Stout's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sam Stout loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Sam Stout manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stout is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Stout clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Stout's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Stout has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Stout won't allow him to take this position easily.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sam Stout is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cruz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Stout clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Stout's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Stout grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Sam Stout is unable to take him down
Cruz tries to grapple
Stout moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Dominick Cruz swings...
hard impact to Stout's face!
Stout's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz launches a kick
Stout checks it and keeps distance.
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Stout's jaw!
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
surprises Stout!
Stout launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cruz stops that one with his ribs!
Cruz pushes Sam Stout and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sam Stout attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz avoids getting cornered.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Sam Stout and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stout launches a kick
but Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Stout begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to duck backwards
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Sam Stout with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Sam Stout is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right eye
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Cruz launches a kick to Stout's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Cruz launches a kick to Stout's thigh
Loud pop!
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Stout to get back to his feet.
Stout climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cruz steps backwards away from Sam Stout. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Stout's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cruz is holding Sam Stout's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sam Stout loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sam Stout attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sam Stout
Solid shots!
Stout has a small cut in his Nose
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Sam Stout...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz hovers above Stout
Good punches to Stout's body.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Dominick Cruz.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 26/34 (76%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 15/23 (65%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/43 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 689 s
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 15/49 (31%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/29 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Another very good back and forth fight. A massive onslaught from Cruz near the end of the fight may have helped the judges side with him. Good jobs here.
Sam Stout looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stout is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Stout moves forward looking for some action
Sam Stout shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Sam Stout's ribs!
Sam Stout's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cruz's jaw!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Sam Stout falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
Hard blow to Stout's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stout is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Stout clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Stout! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with one hook in
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Stout.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Sam Stout! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Sam Stout doesn't defend himself!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Cruz has one of his arm over Sam Stout's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Stout, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stout's being punished here!
Stout's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Cruz has one of his arm over Sam Stout's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Stout has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stout is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout is cooling the fight on the ground
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Sam Stout to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Stout decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stout wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Cruz struggles and protects himself.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Cruz struggles and protects himself.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Stout trying to keep the fight at striking range
Stout doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Sam Stout tries to take advantage...
Sam Stout shoots and grab one of Dominick Cruz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Dominick Cruz sprawls and remain on his feet
Stout doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Stout forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Stout's head
Those punches are hitting! Stout covers his head!
Sam Stout pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sam Stout
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Cruz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Crisp uppercut by Cruz followed by a hard jab
Sam Stout stumbles back.
Sam Stout leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Stout shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
Stout's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout slightly pushes Cruz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Stout looks to be in very good shape.
Stout is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Cruz's jaw!
Cruz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A bad move from Dominick Cruz
almost puts his head in the path of Stout's kick.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Stout in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to take Sam Stout down... Stout stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Stout's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Sam Stout just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz may be in trouble!
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Stout's jaw!
Stout decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Stout moves back and takes a deep breath.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punch by Sam Stout
that nearly tags Cruz.
Sam Stout launches a body shot
Cruz evades.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sam Stout takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz paws at Stout.
Stout answers with solid punches!
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
Stout backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Stout is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Sam Stout
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Cruz's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brilliant combination from Sam Stout
Cruz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Stout is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Cruz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Sam Stout uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sam Stout can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stout tries to move to full mount!
Cruz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz measures the resilience of Stout's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stout's side.
Sam Stout is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Stout's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stout tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy 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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Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stout is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Sam Stout's ribs!
Sam Stout's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Sam Stout's ribs!
Sam Stout's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to Cruz's head
Those punches are hitting! Cruz covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Sam Stout pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sam Stout
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Sam Stout is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Stout pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Stout.
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Sam Stout
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Sam Stout! Cruz tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cruz is unable to lock that and Stout breaks the lock
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Sam Stout pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz grapple with Sam Stout and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Sam Stout falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Sam Stout in his guard...
Dominick Cruz moves to half guard.
Sam Stout is in half guard over Cruz
Stout tries to get a side mount...
Cruz wraps his leg around Sam Stout leg and prevents him from moving.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Cruz put Sam Stout in closed guard.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Cruz
Stout throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dominick Cruz
Blocked by Cruz.
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Cruz
Stout is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sam Stout!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Stout's ribs
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Stout tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout tries to escape from the full mount...
Stout struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stout's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz suddenly holds Sam Stout's arm and tries an armbar!
Stout can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Sam Stout is in closed guard over Cruz
Stout is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sam Stout!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stout's being punished here!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cruz is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
Stout is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that goes awry.
Cruz misses a step and Sam Stout sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stout goes to the body...
his punches graze Cruz's arm.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Deep breaths from Sam Stout who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
That hit Cruz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Cruz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stout's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stout's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Stout open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Stout.
Good job by Stout blocking and slipping the blows.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Sam Stout manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Stout can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cruz is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Sam Stout 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
Cruz tries to stand up!
Stout doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sam Stout. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sam Stout!
Cruz ducks under...
Sam Stout swings...
...no good.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sam Stout jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sam Stout throws a looping right hand...
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Sam Stout gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz is holding Sam Stout's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sam Stout loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Sam Stout manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stout is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Stout clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Stout's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Stout has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Stout won't allow him to take this position easily.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sam Stout is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz is in closed guard... Stout tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Sam Stout is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Stout tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cruz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Stout clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Stout's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Stout grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Sam Stout is unable to take him down
Cruz tries to grapple
Stout moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Dominick Cruz swings...
hard impact to Stout's face!
Stout's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz launches a kick
Stout checks it and keeps distance.
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Stout's jaw!
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
surprises Stout!
Stout launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cruz stops that one with his ribs!
Cruz pushes Sam Stout and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sam Stout attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz avoids getting cornered.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Sam Stout and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Stout launches a kick
but Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Stout begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to duck backwards
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Sam Stout with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Sam Stout is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right eye
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Cruz launches a kick to Stout's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Cruz launches a kick to Stout's thigh
Loud pop!
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Stout to get back to his feet.
Stout climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cruz steps backwards away from Sam Stout. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Stout's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cruz is holding Sam Stout's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sam Stout loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sam Stout attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Sam Stout
Solid shots!
Stout has a small cut in his Nose
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Sam Stout...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz hovers above Stout
Good punches to Stout's body.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Dominick Cruz.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 26/34 (76%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 15/23 (65%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 31/43 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 689 s
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 15/49 (31%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/29 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Another very good back and forth fight. A massive onslaught from Cruz near the end of the fight may have helped the judges side with him. Good jobs here.