Post by The Sandmen on Feb 28, 2012 15:01:05 GMT -5
Cruz enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Donald Cerrone raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Donald Cerrone is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and Cerrone move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Donald Cerrone catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cerrone.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
Cruz doesn't want to free his opponent and Cerrone continues in closed guard
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Donald Cerrone! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Donald Cerrone's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Donald Cerrone sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cruz is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone rolls him over and takes his back!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Cruz
Cerrone tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cruz! Cerrone has one hook in and keeps working!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Cerrone tries to end this with a RNC!
Cruz manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Donald Cerrone
glances off Cruz's arms.
Cerrone misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
Cerrone has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that lands on Donald Cerrone's leg.
Cerrone wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cerrone moves forward and holds Cruz
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Donald Cerrone embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Dominick Cruz steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Cerrone moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cruz with a double overhooks!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Cerrone is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cruz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Donald Cerrone's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Donald Cerrone is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Donald Cerrone passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Cerrone's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cerrone breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz throws a combo
Cerrone punches back but nobody connects.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Cerrone to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dominick Cruz holds Donald Cerrone and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Donald Cerrone can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Cerrone blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Cerrone blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Donald Cerrone saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Several good body shots
land on Cruz.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Cruz.
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Cerrone to pull guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Donald Cerrone
that nearly tags Cruz.
Cerrone misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body kick by Dominick Cruz...
just grazes his opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cerrone and pushes him away!
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Donald Cerrone and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cerrone lifts Dominick Cruz up off the ground
...before putting him back down.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Cruz
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Cerrone doesn't let Cruz get in on his legs.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Cruz ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Donald Cerrone's ribs!
Donald Cerrone's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cruz throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping left hand...
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Cruz pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Cerrone to try and defend better.
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dominick Cruz paws at Cerrone.
Cerrone answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cerrone pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Solid shot from Donald Cerrone to the body.
Cruz blocks in time.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Cerrone looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Cerrone measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Cerrone
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Donald Cerrone 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Donald Cerrone 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Donald Cerrone 10 9 9: 28
Winner is Donald Cerrone by Split decision 29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 32/39 (82%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/14 (93%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 9/34 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/3 (133%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 375,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 439 s
Nice effort tonight from Dominick Cruz who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Cerrone had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece).
Great display of talent and heart by Dominick Cruz and Donald Cerrone! We want to see more like this one!
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Donald Cerrone raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Donald Cerrone is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and Cerrone move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Donald Cerrone catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cerrone.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
Cruz doesn't want to free his opponent and Cerrone continues in closed guard
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Donald Cerrone! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Donald Cerrone's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Donald Cerrone sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cruz is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone rolls him over and takes his back!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Cruz
Cerrone tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cruz! Cerrone has one hook in and keeps working!
Cerrone is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Cerrone tries to end this with a RNC!
Cruz manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Donald Cerrone
glances off Cruz's arms.
Cerrone misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
Cerrone has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that lands on Donald Cerrone's leg.
Cerrone wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cerrone moves forward and holds Cruz
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Donald Cerrone embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Dominick Cruz steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Cerrone moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cruz with a double overhooks!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Cerrone is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cruz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Donald Cerrone's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Donald Cerrone is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Donald Cerrone passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
Cerrone's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cerrone breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz throws a combo
Cerrone punches back but nobody connects.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Cerrone to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Cruz
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dominick Cruz holds Donald Cerrone and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cerrone is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Donald Cerrone efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Donald Cerrone can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Cerrone blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Cerrone blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Donald Cerrone saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Several good body shots
land on Cruz.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Cruz.
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Cerrone to pull guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Nice punch by Donald Cerrone
that nearly tags Cruz.
Cerrone misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body kick by Dominick Cruz...
just grazes his opponent.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cerrone and pushes him away!
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Donald Cerrone and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Cerrone lifts Dominick Cruz up off the ground
...before putting him back down.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Good movement from Cruz
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Cerrone doesn't let Cruz get in on his legs.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Cruz ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Donald Cerrone's ribs!
Donald Cerrone's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cruz throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping left hand...
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Cruz pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Cerrone to try and defend better.
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dominick Cruz paws at Cerrone.
Cerrone answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Cerrone is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cerrone pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Solid shot from Donald Cerrone to the body.
Cruz blocks in time.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Cerrone looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Cerrone measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Cerrone
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Cerrone
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Donald Cerrone 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 9 10: 28
Judge: Donald Cerrone 10 10 9: 29
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Donald Cerrone 10 9 9: 28
Winner is Donald Cerrone by Split decision 29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 32/39 (82%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/14 (93%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 9/34 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/3 (133%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 375,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 439 s
Nice effort tonight from Dominick Cruz who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Cerrone had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece).
Great display of talent and heart by Dominick Cruz and Donald Cerrone! We want to see more like this one!