Post by The Sandmen on Jun 6, 2016 9:36:52 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Michael Chandler is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 Chandler
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
0:42 Round 1 and Chandler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Chandler moves back and takes a deep breath.
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Cruz's face while in the clinch!
Cruz can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler pushes Dominick Cruz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cruz's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Chandler pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Chandler pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dominick Cruz brings Michael Chandler down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz cartwheels towards Chandler!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Michael Chandler.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
Chandler is not making himself an easy target.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz launches a vicious knee to Michael Chandler's head!
Bang! You can hear Michael Chandler's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Chandler's Nose is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chandler's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and frees his leg!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Cruz holds Michael Chandler and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Chandler is fast enough to block that knee!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler 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.
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Cruz is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chandler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Michael Chandler's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Michael Chandler saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
Chandler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
That hit Cruz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chandler's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Mouth
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Chandler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Cruz's moves.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler 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 full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 3:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Chandler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Chandler's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Chandler control.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
That brutal impact left Chandler laid out on the mat! Dominick Cruz's corner come in to congratulate him!
Chandler's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (GnP) at 3:42 Round 2
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/51 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Great back and forth fight. Not sure if it was the strikes or the subs, but don't let the numbers fool you - Chandler did big damage with something in there. Cruz was able to control same top position there and get some GnP for some wins. Close fight that, if these guys fought 100 times, would probably give you a 50-50 result.
Michael Chandler is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 Chandler
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
0:42 Round 1 and Chandler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Michael Chandler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chandler's guard.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 1:00 in the 1 round
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Chandler moves back and takes a deep breath.
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Cruz's face while in the clinch!
Cruz can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler pushes Dominick Cruz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cruz's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Chandler pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Chandler pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dominick Cruz brings Michael Chandler down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz cartwheels towards Chandler!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Michael Chandler.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
Chandler is not making himself an easy target.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz launches a vicious knee to Michael Chandler's head!
Bang! You can hear Michael Chandler's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Chandler's Nose is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Chandler's face with those brutal elbows! Chandler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chandler's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chandler struggles and frees his leg!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Cruz holds Michael Chandler and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Chandler is fast enough to block that knee!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler 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.
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Cruz is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chandler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Michael Chandler's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Michael Chandler saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
Chandler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
That hit Cruz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chandler's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Mouth
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Chandler's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Cruz's moves.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler 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 full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 3:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Chandler struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Chandler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Chandler's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Chandler
You can see Chandler's blood making stains in the mat.
Chandler has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Chandler control.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Michael Chandler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
That brutal impact left Chandler laid out on the mat! Dominick Cruz's corner come in to congratulate him!
Chandler's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (GnP) at 3:42 Round 2
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/51 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 417 s
Great back and forth fight. Not sure if it was the strikes or the subs, but don't let the numbers fool you - Chandler did big damage with something in there. Cruz was able to control same top position there and get some GnP for some wins. Close fight that, if these guys fought 100 times, would probably give you a 50-50 result.