Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2019 1:02:55 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Demetrious Johnson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 bell announces the first round!
Mighty Mouse is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of Mighty Mouse, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Mighty Mouse moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cruz with a double overhooks!
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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to free his opponent and Cruz continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz viciously slams hammer blows to Mighty Mouse's face!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in closed 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.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cruz pulls his arm out of danger.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
Mighty Mouse anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Mighty Mouse won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grabs Dominick Cruz in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Demetrious Johnson and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Dominick Cruz!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cruz is able to break the lock.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard 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.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
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
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz holds Demetrious Johnson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
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
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Mighty Mouse launches a flurry of punches
Cruz slips out of danger.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mighty Mouse's face
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mighty Mouse is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half 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!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cruz.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cruz is able to break the lock.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
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
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Cruz uses his forearms to block the impact!
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 1:05 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cruz has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Mighty Mouse trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demetrious Johnson
Cruz fails to take Mighty Mouse down and both man are still clinching
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse fails to take Cruz down and both man are still clinching
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grab one of Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Demetrious Johnson landed hard on his back
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Cruz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Cruz opts to jump inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse now.
Dominick Cruz is in open 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!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
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 Mighty Mouse
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dominick Cruz work his BJJ game.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson throws up a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
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.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demetrious Johnson, who is barely covering up!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
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 Demetrious Johnson. 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.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Mighty Mouse was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Dominick Cruz.
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Round 3
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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
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz 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 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
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mighty Mouse's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cruz
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Mighty Mouse's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Demetrious Johnson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Mighty Mouse is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mighty Mouse.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mighty Mouse!
Cruz has one of his arm over Demetrious Johnson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Mighty Mouse, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with two hooks in
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!
Herb Dean is asking Mighty Mouse to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mighty Mouse.
Mighty Mouse's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 2:38 Round 3
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 28/53 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/19 (32%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
Johnson decided not to show up.
Demetrious Johnson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 bell announces the first round!
Mighty Mouse is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of Mighty Mouse, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Mighty Mouse moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cruz with a double overhooks!
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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to free his opponent and Cruz continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz viciously slams hammer blows to Mighty Mouse's face!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in closed 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.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cruz pulls his arm out of danger.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
Mighty Mouse anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Mighty Mouse won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grabs Dominick Cruz in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Demetrious Johnson and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Dominick Cruz!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cruz is able to break the lock.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard 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.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
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
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz holds Demetrious Johnson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
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
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Mighty Mouse launches a flurry of punches
Cruz slips out of danger.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mighty Mouse's face
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mighty Mouse is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half 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!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Cruz.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Cruz
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cruz is able to break the lock.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
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
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Cruz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Cruz uses his forearms to block the impact!
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 1:05 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cruz has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Mighty Mouse trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demetrious Johnson
Cruz fails to take Mighty Mouse down and both man are still clinching
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dominick Cruz
Mighty Mouse fails to take Cruz down and both man are still clinching
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grab one of Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Demetrious Johnson landed hard on his back
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Cruz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Cruz opts to jump inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse now.
Dominick Cruz is in open 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!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
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 Mighty Mouse
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Dominick Cruz work his BJJ game.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson throws up a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
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.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demetrious Johnson, who is barely covering up!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
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 Demetrious Johnson. 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.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
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
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Mighty Mouse was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Dominick Cruz.
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Round 3
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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
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Cruz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Cruz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz 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 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
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mighty Mouse's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cruz
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Mighty Mouse's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Demetrious Johnson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Mighty Mouse is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mighty Mouse.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Mighty Mouse!
Cruz has one of his arm over Demetrious Johnson's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Mighty Mouse, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with two hooks in
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!
Herb Dean is asking Mighty Mouse to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mighty Mouse.
Mighty Mouse's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 2:38 Round 3
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 28/53 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/19 (32%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 492 s
Johnson decided not to show up.
lol 😜
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!