Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2013 17:59:52 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Edgar while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frankie Edgar has fight Dominick Cruz 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
makes Edgar stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Mouth
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Edgar's chin! That stops Edgar in his tracks!
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Cruz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Edgar blocks.
Frankie Edgar and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frankie Edgar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Low kick by Frankie Edgar to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz goes to the body...
He punishes Edgar's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A high kick from Frankie Edgar
glances off Cruz.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edgar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Cruz
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cruz has Edgar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edgar is unable to move under Cruz control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
Cruz doesn't want to free his opponent and Edgar continues in closed guard
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
That hit Edgar who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar tries to escape from closed guard...
Edgar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cruz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Edgar is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frankie Edgar positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Cruz's abdomen
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edgar leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Edgar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right eye
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
just misses Edgar.
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
surprises Edgar!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz swings and Edgar has to retreat
Nice punches from Frankie Edgar.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz charges at Edgar throwing flurries left and right.
Frankie Edgar gets out of the way.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar defends.
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edgar's jaw!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right cheek
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Edgar!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes Edgar against the cage
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Those punches are hitting! Edgar covers his head!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Nothing from this... Dominick Cruz seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dominick Cruz
well done Cruz falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Edgar is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz launches an up-kick intended for Frankie Edgar's head...
It lands flush with Frankie Edgar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Edgar is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Cruz tries to hit Frankie Edgar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Edgar steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Edgar is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz 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
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Edgar is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Cruz moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edgar's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Edgar open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Frankie Edgar stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Dominick Cruz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Cruz pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Edgar's face.
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Round 3
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Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz chases Edgar and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Edgar steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Right cheek
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz fires low kicks
punishing Edgar's legs repeatedly.
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Edgar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dominick Cruz
Frankie Edgar fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Dominick Cruz steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar follows Dominick Cruz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edgar needs to stop playing Dominick Cruz's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
that visibly pains Edgar.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Good front kick from Cruz!
Edgar stumbles backwards after that one!
Edgar ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Edgar may be in trouble!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! Edgar seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Punches) at 2:51 Round 3
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 30/53 (57%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
All Cruz and that is a good thing cause Frankie Jackarse is a Jackarse, as his last name suggests. That said, he usually comes on STRONG after taking some damage but not here. Nope. Just died.
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frankie Edgar has fight Dominick Cruz 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
makes Edgar stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Mouth
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Edgar's chin! That stops Edgar in his tracks!
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Cruz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Edgar blocks.
Frankie Edgar and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frankie Edgar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Low kick by Frankie Edgar to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz goes to the body...
He punishes Edgar's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A high kick from Frankie Edgar
glances off Cruz.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edgar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Cruz
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cruz has Edgar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edgar is unable to move under Cruz control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
Cruz doesn't want to free his opponent and Edgar continues in closed guard
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
That hit Edgar who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar tries to escape from closed guard...
Edgar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cruz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Edgar is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frankie Edgar positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Cruz's abdomen
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Edgar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edgar leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Edgar fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right eye
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
just misses Edgar.
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
surprises Edgar!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz swings and Edgar has to retreat
Nice punches from Frankie Edgar.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz charges at Edgar throwing flurries left and right.
Frankie Edgar gets out of the way.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar defends.
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edgar's jaw!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right cheek
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Edgar!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes Edgar against the cage
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Those punches are hitting! Edgar covers his head!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Nothing from this... Dominick Cruz seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dominick Cruz
well done Cruz falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Edgar is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz launches an up-kick intended for Frankie Edgar's head...
It lands flush with Frankie Edgar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Edgar is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Cruz tries to hit Frankie Edgar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Edgar steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Edgar is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz 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
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Edgar is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Cruz moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edgar's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Edgar open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Frankie Edgar stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight 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 Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Dominick Cruz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Cruz pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The cutman is working on Edgar's face.
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Round 3
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Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz chases Edgar and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Edgar steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Right cheek
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz fires low kicks
punishing Edgar's legs repeatedly.
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Edgar
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dominick Cruz
Frankie Edgar fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frankie Edgar has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Dominick Cruz steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar follows Dominick Cruz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Edgar needs to stop playing Dominick Cruz's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
that visibly pains Edgar.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Good front kick from Cruz!
Edgar stumbles backwards after that one!
Edgar ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Edgar may be in trouble!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! Edgar seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Punches) at 2:51 Round 3
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 10/21 (48%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 30/53 (57%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
All Cruz and that is a good thing cause Frankie Jackarse is a Jackarse, as his last name suggests. That said, he usually comes on STRONG after taking some damage but not here. Nope. Just died.