Post by The Sandmen on Jul 16, 2013 12:46:55 GMT -5
Sam Stout is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Cruz while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Sam Stout and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Dominick Cruz.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
that stun Stout.
Sam Stout fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Stout.
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 fighters are clinching.
1:03 Round 1 and Cruz is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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 clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Sam Stout
well done Stout falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
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
Stout climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Stout has a small cut in his Nose
Sam Stout shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz follows Sam Stout
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cruz needs to stop playing Sam Stout's game or he'll get knocked out!
Cruz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sam Stout fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Stout
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
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
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to Cruz's head
Those punches are hitting! Cruz covers his head!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz slightly pushes Stout into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout ducks under...
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good leg kicks from Sam Stout.
Dominick Cruz defends with ease.
Stout tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Stout throws a lazy kick
Cruz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Stout's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Sam Stout's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
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!
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Sam Stout's guard...
Sam Stout has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Cruz's ribs.
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
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Sam Stout can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
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 launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sam Stout.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout 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 Sam Stout
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Sam Stout efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Stout on his head!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Sam Stout can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over 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!
Stout's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Stout's face!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Cruz gets a good position on the ground. ..
Stout holds Dominick Cruz arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Sam Stout looks to counter!
Sam Stout tries to close the guard.
Stout put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
Dominick Cruz launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stout throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Cruz's defense muffles the blows.
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...
Stout is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 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 is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Not a desiderable position that Stout is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Stout.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right cheek
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Sam Stout can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Cruz's moves.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Sam Stout tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over 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!
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
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Stout.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right cheek
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with one hook in
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Stout's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Stout time to recover... 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz chases Stout and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Stout steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Herb Dean is asking Stout to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Stout.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Punches) at 4:07 Round 2
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Stout needs a tweak, cause Cruz has his number all day and all night. This isn't like Brock-Machida. In this one, Cruz just has Stout pegged, plain and simple.
Ferocious staredown by Cruz while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Sam Stout and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Dominick Cruz.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
that stun Stout.
Sam Stout fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Stout.
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 fighters are clinching.
1:03 Round 1 and Cruz is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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 clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Sam Stout
well done Stout falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
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
Stout climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Stout has a small cut in his Nose
Sam Stout shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz follows Sam Stout
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cruz needs to stop playing Sam Stout's game or he'll get knocked out!
Cruz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sam Stout fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Stout
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
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
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stout struggles and launches a few punches to Cruz's head
Those punches are hitting! Cruz covers his head!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz slightly pushes Stout into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Stout ducks under...
Stout tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good leg kicks from Sam Stout.
Dominick Cruz defends with ease.
Stout tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Stout throws a lazy kick
Cruz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Stout's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Sam Stout's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
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!
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Sam Stout's guard...
Sam Stout has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Stout launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Cruz's ribs.
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
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Sam Stout can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
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 launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Sam Stout.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Sam Stout 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 Sam Stout
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Sam Stout efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Stout on his head!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Sam Stout can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over 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!
Stout's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Stout's face!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Cruz gets a good position on the ground. ..
Stout holds Dominick Cruz arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Sam Stout looks to counter!
Sam Stout tries to close the guard.
Stout put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
Dominick Cruz launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Stout throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Cruz's defense muffles the blows.
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...
Stout is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 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 is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Not a desiderable position that Stout is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Stout.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right cheek
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Sam Stout can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Sam Stout doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Cruz's moves.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Sam Stout tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over 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!
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
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Stout.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Right cheek
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with one hook in
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Stout's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Stout time to recover... 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz chases Stout and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Stout steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Herb Dean is asking Stout to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Stout.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Punches) at 4:07 Round 2
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/9 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 23/29 (79%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Stout needs a tweak, cause Cruz has his number all day and all night. This isn't like Brock-Machida. In this one, Cruz just has Stout pegged, plain and simple.