Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2012 16:16:19 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar! Frankie Edgar! This is what the people are chanting here.
Frankie Edgar looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frankie Edgar has lost to the Dom once before.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cruz moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Edgar's thigh!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Frankie Edgar slips his head out and ends up in Dominick Cruz's guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Edgar.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Edgar control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
That hit Cruz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
Cruz ties him up.
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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
Edgar backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Frankie Edgar.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
Edgar steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Edgar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar tries to breaks Dominick Cruz's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Edgar launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Cruz's ribs.
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cruz blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edgar is clinching with Cruz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Nothing from this... Dominick Cruz seems frustrated.
Frankie Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Big mistake from Frankie Edgar! Cruz tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cruz is unable to lock that and Edgar breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar launches a furious knee!
Dominick Cruz blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Those punches are hitting! Edgar covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Frankie Edgar down... Edgar stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edgar's jaw!
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
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
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz leads with a punch
Frankie Edgar evades but whiffs with a counter.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cruz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lightning fast low kick from Cruz!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Edgar steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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 Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Blocked by Edgar.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Dominick Cruz moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Edgar's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Edgar time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Nice move by Edgar who clinches and pushes Cruz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of Frankie Edgar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Nice punches from Frankie Edgar.
Cruz staggers backwards. Edgar wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Edgar measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Edgar.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Frankie Edgar pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cruz misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Edgar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cruz ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Frankie Edgar throws a combo
Dominick Cruz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Edgar swings again, only to get countered once more! Edgar is looking bad here!
Good front kick from Edgar!
Cruz stumbles backwards after that one!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Edgar and raining down combinations!
Edgar's corner looks worried!
Edgar has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Edgar!
Cruz blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Edgar leads with a punch
Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frankie Edgar's punches
Edgar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Frankie Edgar.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dominick Cruz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Edgar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cruz ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Edgar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edgar's jaw!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right cheek
Middle kick from Edgar.
The kick just misses.
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Edgar.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Inside leg kick from Edgar
that goes awry.
Not a desiderable position that Edgar is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Edgar didn't like that.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Edgar moves aside and dodges.
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Edgar moves aside and dodges.
Cruz misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Frankie Edgar
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Cruz launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar won't budge, forcing Cruz to pull guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
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.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Cruz tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edgar uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Frankie Edgar to his stomach and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edgar! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Edgar.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Edgar!
Cruz has one of his arm over Frankie Edgar's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frankie Edgar 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Edgar locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dominick Cruz unil he can pull his arm free! Cruz lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of Frankie Edgar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags Edgar.
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Left eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Edgar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar throws a lazy kick
Cruz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good movement from Edgar
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Edgar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Edgar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Frankie Edgar with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Frankie Edgar is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz launches a kick to Edgar's thigh
Loud pop!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Cruz launches a kick to Edgar's thigh
Loud pop!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Cruz opts to jump inside Edgar's guard.
Edgar didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Edgar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
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 tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Edgar stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dominick Cruz is coming in again!
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Edgar grab one of Dominick Cruz's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Cruz done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Edgar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz attempts to cut off Edgar with punches
Edgar reels from the strikes.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edgar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Frankie Edgar's cheek! Edgar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edgar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Left cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 15/39 (38%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/24 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 825 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 49/60 (82%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 37/44 (84%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
A decent performance by Frankie Edgar today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Dominick Cruz. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!
Frankie Edgar looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frankie Edgar has lost to the Dom once before.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cruz moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Edgar's thigh!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Frankie Edgar slips his head out and ends up in Dominick Cruz's guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Edgar.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Edgar control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
That hit Cruz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
Cruz ties him up.
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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
Edgar backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Frankie Edgar.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
Edgar steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Edgar wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar tries to breaks Dominick Cruz's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Edgar launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Cruz's ribs.
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cruz blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edgar is clinching with Cruz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Nothing from this... Dominick Cruz seems frustrated.
Frankie Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Big mistake from Frankie Edgar! Cruz tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Cruz is unable to lock that and Edgar breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar launches a furious knee!
Dominick Cruz blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Edgar's head
Those punches are hitting! Edgar covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Frankie Edgar down... Edgar stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Edgar's jaw!
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
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
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz leads with a punch
Frankie Edgar evades but whiffs with a counter.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cruz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Lightning fast low kick from Cruz!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Edgar steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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 Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edgar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Blocked by Edgar.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
Cruz is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Edgar
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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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 trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Dominick Cruz moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Edgar's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Edgar time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Nice move by Edgar who clinches and pushes Cruz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of Frankie Edgar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Nice punches from Frankie Edgar.
Cruz staggers backwards. Edgar wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Edgar measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Edgar.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Frankie Edgar pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cruz misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Edgar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cruz ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Frankie Edgar throws a combo
Dominick Cruz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Edgar swings again, only to get countered once more! Edgar is looking bad here!
Good front kick from Edgar!
Cruz stumbles backwards after that one!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Edgar and raining down combinations!
Edgar's corner looks worried!
Edgar has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Edgar!
Cruz blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Edgar leads with a punch
Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frankie Edgar's punches
Edgar is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Frankie Edgar.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dominick Cruz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Edgar is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cruz ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Edgar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edgar's jaw!
Edgar has a small cut in his Right cheek
Middle kick from Edgar.
The kick just misses.
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Edgar staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Edgar.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Inside leg kick from Edgar
that goes awry.
Not a desiderable position that Edgar is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Edgar didn't like that.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Edgar moves aside and dodges.
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Edgar moves aside and dodges.
Cruz misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brilliant combination from Frankie Edgar
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Cruz launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar won't budge, forcing Cruz to pull guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
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.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Cruz tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edgar uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Frankie Edgar to his stomach and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edgar! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Edgar.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Edgar!
Cruz has one of his arm over Frankie Edgar's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frankie Edgar 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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Cruz is in rear mount over Edgar with two hooks in
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Edgar locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dominick Cruz unil he can pull his arm free! Cruz lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Cruz
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Edgar misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of Frankie Edgar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags Edgar.
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Left eye
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Edgar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar throws a lazy kick
Cruz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Frankie Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good movement from Edgar
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Edgar is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Edgar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Frankie Edgar with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Frankie Edgar is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz launches a kick to Edgar's thigh
Loud pop!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Cruz launches a kick to Edgar's thigh
Loud pop!
Cruz is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Cruz opts to jump inside Edgar's guard.
Edgar didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
You can see Edgar's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Edgar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Edgar tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Edgar
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 tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Edgar stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dominick Cruz is coming in again!
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Frankie Edgar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar is a bloody mess!
Edgar grab one of Dominick Cruz's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Cruz done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Edgar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz attempts to cut off Edgar with punches
Edgar reels from the strikes.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edgar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Frankie Edgar's cheek! Edgar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Edgar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frankie Edgar's Left cheek
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 15/39 (38%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/24 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 825 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 49/60 (82%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 37/44 (84%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
A decent performance by Frankie Edgar today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Dominick Cruz. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
Superb fight! Undoubtedly one of the fights of the year!