Post by The Sandmen on Sept 7, 2017 23:55:15 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Demetrious Johnson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cruz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Mighty Mouse forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz gets control of Demetrious Johnson's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Demetrious Johnson shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse tries to take Dominick Cruz to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cruz is with is back on the ground now.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cruz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Left cheek
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mighty Mouse's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mighty Mouse'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 half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
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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Demetrious Johnson circles around Cruz
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cruz seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Cruz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
Cruz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Cruz
Mighty Mouse manages to move aside
A wicked punch by Demetrious Johnson
rocks Cruz!
Cruz's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tremendous strikes from Mighty Mouse!
Some big punches are landing!
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Demetrious Johnson is unable to take him down
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
glances off Mighty Mouse's arms.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cruz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Demetrious Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mighty Mouse doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson 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 closed guard over Mighty Mouse
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Mighty Mouse knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz tries to turn away and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Cruz struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Dominick Cruz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cruz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Pulverizing punch to Mighty Mouse's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dominick Cruz has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson 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 Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz launches a couple of fast knees to Demetrious Johnson's ribs!
Great moves by Dominick Cruz! Mighty Mouse must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Cruz seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cruz's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mighty Mouse doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz 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.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demetrious Johnson
well done Mighty Mouse falls hard on the mat
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Cruz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz leans back...
Mighty Mouse eyes him warily.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mighty Mouse's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cruz is countered by Demetrious Johnson.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
Cruz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Mighty Mouse to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Cruz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Mighty Mouse knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Dominick Cruz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Demetrious Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Terrible one sided match... Mighty Mouse was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Demetrious Johnson goes for an americana!
Cruz breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Mighty Mouse uses his strength to keep Mighty Mouse at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Cruz is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Mighty Mouse is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cruz Hyper-extended his left arm
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse catch Dominick Cruz's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Cruz's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Dominick Cruz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Cruz
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Mighty Mouse's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse catch Dominick Cruz's left arm and tries a kimura
Dominick Cruz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz has Mighty Mouse controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mighty Mouse is unable to move under Cruz control.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Cruz has given his back to Demetrious Johnson who is trying to get one hook in!
Demetrious Johnson has one hook in!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Cruz has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dominick Cruz uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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.
Demetrious Johnson paws at Cruz.
Cruz swings ineffectively.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Mighty Mouse.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Mighty Mouse's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Demetrious Johnson holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson pushes Dominick Cruz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mighty Mouse jumps and tries to free his leg! Cruz doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Demetrious Johnson forces Dominick Cruz to open his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Cruz pushes Demetrious Johnson forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dominick Cruz.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping right hand...
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cruz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Mighty Mouse tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cruz! Mighty Mouse has one hook in and keeps working!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Mighty Mouse looks to be in very good shape.
Crisp uppercut by Mighty Mouse followed by a hard jab
Cruz deflects the blows.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz grab one of Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mighty Mouse done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
Mighty Mouse is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson 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 closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Mighty Mouse blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz has Mighty Mouse controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mighty Mouse is unable to move under Cruz control.
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz has given his back to Demetrious Johnson who is trying to get one hook in!
Demetrious Johnson has one hook in!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mighty Mouse tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mighty Mouse is clinching with Cruz.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz shoots and grab one of Demetrious Johnson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Mighty Mouse lose his balance and falls to the mat
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Dominick Cruz can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz moves on the ground
Cruz cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Demetrious Johnson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 7/31 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 50/115 (43%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 17/23 (74%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1056 s
That got really close several times. But DJ still needs a smidge of work - work that I bloody planned on putting into him for this fight, then bloody foruckingot.
Demetrious Johnson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cruz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Mighty Mouse forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz gets control of Demetrious Johnson's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Demetrious Johnson shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse tries to take Dominick Cruz to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cruz is with is back on the ground now.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cruz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Left cheek
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mighty Mouse's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mighty Mouse'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 half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
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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Demetrious Johnson circles around Cruz
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cruz seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Cruz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
Cruz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Cruz
Mighty Mouse manages to move aside
A wicked punch by Demetrious Johnson
rocks Cruz!
Cruz's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tremendous strikes from Mighty Mouse!
Some big punches are landing!
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Demetrious Johnson is unable to take him down
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
glances off Mighty Mouse's arms.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cruz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Demetrious Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mighty Mouse doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson 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 closed guard over Mighty Mouse
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Mighty Mouse knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz tries to turn away and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Cruz struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Dominick Cruz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cruz moves back and takes a deep breath.
Pulverizing punch to Mighty Mouse's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dominick Cruz has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson 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 Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz launches a couple of fast knees to Demetrious Johnson's ribs!
Great moves by Dominick Cruz! Mighty Mouse must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Cruz seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cruz's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mighty Mouse doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz 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.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demetrious Johnson
well done Mighty Mouse falls hard on the mat
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Cruz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz leans back...
Mighty Mouse eyes him warily.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mighty Mouse's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cruz is countered by Demetrious Johnson.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
Cruz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Mighty Mouse to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cruz is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Cruz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Mighty Mouse knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Dominick Cruz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Demetrious Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Terrible one sided match... Mighty Mouse was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Demetrious Johnson goes for an americana!
Cruz breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Mighty Mouse uses his strength to keep Mighty Mouse at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Cruz is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Mighty Mouse is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cruz Hyper-extended his left arm
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse catch Dominick Cruz's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Cruz's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Dominick Cruz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Cruz
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Mighty Mouse's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse catch Dominick Cruz's left arm and tries a kimura
Dominick Cruz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz has Mighty Mouse controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mighty Mouse is unable to move under Cruz control.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Cruz has given his back to Demetrious Johnson who is trying to get one hook in!
Demetrious Johnson has one hook in!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Cruz has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dominick Cruz uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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.
Demetrious Johnson paws at Cruz.
Cruz swings ineffectively.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Mighty Mouse.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Mighty Mouse's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Demetrious Johnson holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson pushes Dominick Cruz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mighty Mouse jumps and tries to free his leg! Cruz doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Demetrious Johnson forces Dominick Cruz to open his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Cruz pushes Demetrious Johnson forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dominick Cruz.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping right hand...
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cruz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Mighty Mouse tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cruz! Mighty Mouse has one hook in and keeps working!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz with one hook in
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Mighty Mouse looks to be in very good shape.
Crisp uppercut by Mighty Mouse followed by a hard jab
Cruz deflects the blows.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz grab one of Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Mighty Mouse done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mighty Mouse goes down.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
Mighty Mouse is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson 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 closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Mighty Mouse blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz has Mighty Mouse controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mighty Mouse is unable to move under Cruz control.
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz has given his back to Demetrious Johnson who is trying to get one hook in!
Demetrious Johnson has one hook in!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mighty Mouse tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mighty Mouse is clinching with Cruz.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz shoots and grab one of Demetrious Johnson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Mighty Mouse lose his balance and falls to the mat
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Dominick Cruz can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz moves on the ground
Cruz cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Demetrious Johnson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 7/31 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 50/115 (43%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 17/23 (74%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1056 s
That got really close several times. But DJ still needs a smidge of work - work that I bloody planned on putting into him for this fight, then bloody foruckingot.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!