Post by The Sandmen on Nov 29, 2019 1:19:57 GMT -5
Jose Aldo vs. Dominick Cruz
Jose Aldo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jose Aldo.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Jose Aldo gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jose Aldo, who is barely covering up!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
Aldo anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jose Aldo 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
Cruz tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Cruz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Jose Aldo and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Aldo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Aldo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jose Aldo
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Aldo steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Dominick Cruz was tooling Jose Aldo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jose Aldo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Aldo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Aldo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz checks the kick.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jose Aldo launches a body shot
Cruz evades.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldo ribs hard
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Cruz seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz paws at Aldo.
Aldo swings ineffectively.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Dominick Cruz.
Nice punches.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldo struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
Surprise roundhouse punch by Aldo.
It looks like Cruz was hit by a bus!
Cruz's Chin is beginning to swell
Nice low kick from Cruz
but Jose Aldo stops it.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Solid jabs from Jose Aldo.
Cruz defends.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
As the fight continues it seems that Jose Aldo is taking the best of the fight.
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cruz is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aldo
He is not able to do it
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Aldo launches a barrage of elbows over Cruz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Cruz doesn't fight back!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Aldo is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Aldo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cruz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Jose Aldo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Cruz has given his back to Jose Aldo who is trying to get one hook in!
Cruz struggles in the ground trying to break Aldo's control
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Aldo is in rear mount over Cruz
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
John McCarthy 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
Aldo goes down.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz launches a vicious knee to Jose Aldo's head!
Bang! You can hear Jose Aldo's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from Jose Aldo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Cruz's stops that one with his face! How is Cruz standing?!
Aldo showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
Great hook by Jose Aldo! Dominick Cruz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz has a small cut in his Right cheek
Aldo is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Jose Aldo away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Aldo is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Aldo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jose Aldo creates space and allows Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
Jose Aldo has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cruz's ribs.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aldo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Cruz steps backwards away from Jose Aldo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Cruz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Aldo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aldo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Cruz in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Aldo's face with those brutal elbows! Aldo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jose Aldo, who is barely covering up!
Aldo has a small cut in his Left eye
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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 full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Aldo
Aldo has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Aldo control.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Aldo 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 Aldo with one hook in
Jose Aldo 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.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Jose Aldo's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Aldo's eyes...
Aldo struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Aldo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo struggles to free himself
Jose Aldo pulls down on Dominick Cruz's hand and staves off danger
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aldo doesn't fight back!
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aldo staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aldo doesn't fight back!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jose Aldo 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 side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Aldo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz tries to open up Aldo with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Aldo is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aldo! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aldo doesn't fight back!
John McCarthy is asking Aldo to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Aldo.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 2:42 Round 4
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/40 (48%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 49/75 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 763 s
Dominick Cruz wins the SuperFight title!
This was a great fight, with damage flying everywhere.
ManMMA SuperFight Championship
Jose Aldo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jose Aldo.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Jose Aldo gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jose Aldo, who is barely covering up!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
Aldo anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jose Aldo 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
Cruz tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Cruz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Jose Aldo and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
Aldo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Aldo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jose Aldo
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cruz tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Aldo steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Dominick Cruz was tooling Jose Aldo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jose Aldo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Aldo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Aldo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz checks the kick.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jose Aldo launches a body shot
Cruz evades.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldo ribs hard
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
Cruz seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz paws at Aldo.
Aldo swings ineffectively.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Solid jabs from Dominick Cruz.
Nice punches.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldo struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
Surprise roundhouse punch by Aldo.
It looks like Cruz was hit by a bus!
Cruz's Chin is beginning to swell
Nice low kick from Cruz
but Jose Aldo stops it.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Solid jabs from Jose Aldo.
Cruz defends.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
As the fight continues it seems that Jose Aldo is taking the best of the fight.
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cruz is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aldo
He is not able to do it
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Aldo launches a barrage of elbows over Cruz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Cruz doesn't fight back!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Aldo is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Aldo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Cruz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Jose Aldo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Cruz has given his back to Jose Aldo who is trying to get one hook in!
Cruz struggles in the ground trying to break Aldo's control
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Aldo is in rear mount over Cruz
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
John McCarthy 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
Aldo goes down.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz launches a vicious knee to Jose Aldo's head!
Bang! You can hear Jose Aldo's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from Jose Aldo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Cruz's stops that one with his face! How is Cruz standing?!
Aldo showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
Great hook by Jose Aldo! Dominick Cruz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz has a small cut in his Right cheek
Aldo is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Jose Aldo away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Aldo is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Aldo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jose Aldo creates space and allows Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
Jose Aldo has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cruz's ribs.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aldo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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.
Cruz steps backwards away from Jose Aldo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Cruz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Aldo dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cruz is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aldo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Cruz in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Aldo's face with those brutal elbows! Aldo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jose Aldo, who is barely covering up!
Aldo has a small cut in his Left eye
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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 full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 Aldo
Aldo has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Aldo control.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Aldo 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 Aldo with one hook in
Jose Aldo 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.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Jose Aldo's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Aldo's eyes...
Aldo struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Aldo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo struggles to free himself
Jose Aldo pulls down on Dominick Cruz's hand and staves off danger
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aldo doesn't fight back!
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aldo staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 open guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aldo doesn't fight back!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jose Aldo 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 side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Aldo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz tries to open up Aldo with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Aldo is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aldo! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Aldo's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aldo doesn't fight back!
John McCarthy is asking Aldo to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Aldo.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 2:42 Round 4
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/40 (48%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 49/75 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 763 s
Dominick Cruz wins the SuperFight title!
This was a great fight, with damage flying everywhere.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!