Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2013 17:33:32 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Diego while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Diego and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grapple with Dominick Cruz and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dominick Cruz falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Cruz put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego breaks the closed guard of Dominick Cruz and moves to half guard
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Dominick Cruz put Diego in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cruz's being punished here!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cruz's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez hovers above Cruz
Good punches to Cruz's body.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Cruz breaks free.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez pushes Cruz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diego who is in full mount! Cruz is in trouble now!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Diego fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Cruz hold his own hand and breaks Diego's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Diego Sanchez.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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.
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cruz with a double overhooks!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Diego Sanchez is unable to take him down
Diego Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego leans back...
Cruz eyes him warily.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dominick Cruz
Blocked by Cruz.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego Sanchez any adventage in the ground.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Diego Sanchez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Cruz's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego struggles and frees his leg!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Diego tries to grapple
He puts Cruz in a double underhook!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Diego moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez blocks
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Diego staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diego stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Diego to try and defend better.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego quickly defends.
A left hook from Cruz
grazes the chin of Diego.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Cruz's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Dominick Cruz's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grab one of Dominick Cruz's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Diego Sanchez throw Cruz to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Diego 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.
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Diego in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
Dominick Cruz is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Cruz! It would have finished this fight.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Diego pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Cruz and raining down combinations!
Cruz's corner looks worried!
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego tries to open up Dominick Cruz's defense faking a few punches.
Dominick Cruz wraps his arms around Diego's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Diego Sanchez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cruz avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and counters with a solid straight!
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
Diego backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Solid low kick from Dominick Cruz.
Diego deflects it.
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz quickly defends.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Diego in a world of hurt!
Diego 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 bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Diego Sanchez closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
1:09 Round 3 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz pushes Diego's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Diego wraps his legs while he holds Dominick Cruz's head... Tight guard!
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 2:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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!
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Diego open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Cruz succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Diego quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz opts to jump inside Diego's guard.
Diego didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Cruz.
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Diego 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.
Cruz grapple with Diego Sanchez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Diego Sanchez managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Big mistake from Dominick Cruz! Diego tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Diego is unable to lock that and Cruz breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grab one of Diego Sanchez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Diego done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Dominick Cruz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Diego Sanchez's knows what to do here and blocks them
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Cruz's arms.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Incredible haymaker from Diego Sanchez!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Diego Sanchez with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Diego Sanchez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz decides to jump inside Diego's guard.
Diego didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Diego now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter Diego's moves on the ground.
Diego misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Diego is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Diego clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz is in rear mount over Diego
Dominick Cruz tries to get his arm under Diego Sanchez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Diego Sanchez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Diego Sanchez easily defends the attempt.
Cruz is in rear mount over Diego
Diego has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Diego struggles in the ground trying to break Cruz's control
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Diego control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 2:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Diego Sanchez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
deflected by Diego.
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 moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Cruz is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Diego and Cruz are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cruz is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diego in the side of the head
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Diego Sanchez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Nice beating Diego Sanchez has received.
Diego 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 Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
Diego wraps his leg around Dominick Cruz leg and prevents him from moving.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cruz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
Diego wraps his leg around Dominick Cruz leg and prevents him from moving.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:15 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Good front kick from Diego!
Cruz stumbles backwards after that one!
Cruz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lightning fast low kick from Cruz!
Diego blocks that kick with his leg.
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grapple with Dominick Cruz and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dominick Cruz falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Diego's ribs.
That hit Diego who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Diego Sanchez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Diego Sanchez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 Diego
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cruz is countered by Diego Sanchez.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Cruz's face
Cruz shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
deflected by Diego.
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Diego Sanchez put Cruz in half 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.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cruz steps backwards away from Diego Sanchez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Cruz ducks under...
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Cruz seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Diego Sanchez! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego 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 half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz pushes Diego's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Diego is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Diego Sanchez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego 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!
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Diego, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 13/39 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/18 (39%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/45 (44%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 11/27 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 879 s
These guys are both in such ridiculously good shape that neither was ever close to doing anything particularly damaging to the other. Good offence was met with good defence, so their mad skillz pretty much nullified each other. Not a bad fight, but not great as a result. GIVE ME NEAR-FINISHES!!!
Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Diego and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grapple with Dominick Cruz and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dominick Cruz falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Cruz put Diego Sanchez in closed guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego breaks the closed guard of Dominick Cruz and moves to half guard
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Dominick Cruz put Diego in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cruz's being punished here!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cruz's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez hovers above Cruz
Good punches to Cruz's body.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez goes for an americana!
Cruz breaks free.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Cruz
Diego Sanchez pushes Cruz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diego who is in full mount! Cruz is in trouble now!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Diego fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Diego Sanchez appears to be unbreakable
Cruz hold his own hand and breaks Diego's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Diego Sanchez.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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.
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Diego moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cruz with a double overhooks!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Diego Sanchez is unable to take him down
Diego Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego leans back...
Cruz eyes him warily.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dominick Cruz
Blocked by Cruz.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego tries to escape from the closed guard
Diego Sanchez any adventage in the ground.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Diego Sanchez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Cruz's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego struggles and frees his leg!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diego.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Diego tries to grapple
He puts Cruz in a double underhook!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Diego moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Diego Sanchez blocks
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Diego staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diego stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Diego to try and defend better.
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Diego quickly defends.
A left hook from Cruz
grazes the chin of Diego.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Diego who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego Sanchez's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Cruz's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Dominick Cruz's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grab one of Dominick Cruz's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Diego Sanchez throw Cruz to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Diego 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.
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Diego in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Diego Sanchez!
Dominick Cruz is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Cruz! It would have finished this fight.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Diego pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego Sanchez is opening up on Cruz and raining down combinations!
Cruz's corner looks worried!
Diego fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego tries to open up Dominick Cruz's defense faking a few punches.
Dominick Cruz wraps his arms around Diego's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Diego Sanchez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cruz avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and counters with a solid straight!
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
Diego backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Diego Sanchez
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Solid low kick from Dominick Cruz.
Diego deflects it.
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz quickly defends.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Diego in a world of hurt!
Diego 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 bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Diego Sanchez closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
1:09 Round 3 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz pushes Diego's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Diego wraps his legs while he holds Dominick Cruz's head... Tight guard!
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 2:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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!
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Diego open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Cruz succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 open guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Diego quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz opts to jump inside Diego's guard.
Diego didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Diego.
Good job by Diego blocking and slipping the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Cruz.
Diego looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Diego 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.
Cruz grapple with Diego Sanchez and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Diego Sanchez managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Big mistake from Dominick Cruz! Diego tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Diego is unable to lock that and Cruz breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grab one of Diego Sanchez's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Diego done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Dominick Cruz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Diego Sanchez's knows what to do here and blocks them
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Cruz's arms.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diego is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Incredible haymaker from Diego Sanchez!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Diego Sanchez with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Diego Sanchez is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz is standing while Diego is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz decides to jump inside Diego's guard.
Diego didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Diego now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Diego
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter Diego's moves on the ground.
Diego misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Diego is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Diego clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz is in rear mount over Diego
Dominick Cruz tries to get his arm under Diego Sanchez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Diego Sanchez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Diego Sanchez easily defends the attempt.
Cruz is in rear mount over Diego
Diego has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Diego struggles in the ground trying to break Cruz's control
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Diego control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 2:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Diego Sanchez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
deflected by Diego.
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 moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Cruz is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Diego and Cruz are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cruz is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to open up Diego Sanchez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diego in the side of the head
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Diego Sanchez.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Diego Sanchez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Nice beating Diego Sanchez has received.
Diego 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 Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
Diego wraps his leg around Dominick Cruz leg and prevents him from moving.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cruz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
Diego wraps his leg around Dominick Cruz leg and prevents him from moving.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:15 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego Sanchez tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Good front kick from Diego!
Cruz stumbles backwards after that one!
Cruz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lightning fast low kick from Cruz!
Diego blocks that kick with his leg.
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Diego
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego grapple with Dominick Cruz and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dominick Cruz falls hard on the mat with Diego Sanchez on top of him
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Diego's ribs.
That hit Diego who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Diego Sanchez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Diego Sanchez!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Diego Sanchez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 Diego
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cruz is countered by Diego Sanchez.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Diego's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego works on the ground with his fingers over Cruz's face
Cruz shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
deflected by Diego.
Cruz misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego tries to show some ground skills
Diego Sanchez put Cruz in half 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.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cruz steps backwards away from Diego Sanchez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Cruz ducks under...
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Cruz seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Diego is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Diego grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Diego
He succeeds!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Cruz
Diego tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Diego Sanchez! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Diego
Diego 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 half guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz pushes Diego's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Diego is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Diego Sanchez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego 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!
Diego Sanchez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Diego Sanchez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Diego
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Diego, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 13/39 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/18 (39%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/45 (44%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 883 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 11/27 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 879 s
These guys are both in such ridiculously good shape that neither was ever close to doing anything particularly damaging to the other. Good offence was met with good defence, so their mad skillz pretty much nullified each other. Not a bad fight, but not great as a result. GIVE ME NEAR-FINISHES!!!