Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2020 8:31:09 GMT -5
Joachim Hansen 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 raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Hansen and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brilliant combination from Joachim Hansen
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Hansen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joachim Hansen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Cruz's back to the fence, without delay Hansen charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Cruz will be sent flying
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz is launching some bone breaking punches to Hansen's ribs while in the clinch.
Hansen blocks.
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hansen pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz stumbles backwards but Joachim Hansen chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz is holding Joachim Hansen against the fence with his fingers all over Hansen's face
Hansen looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Dominick Cruz took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Hansen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hansen doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joachim Hansen embrace and tries to move away...
Joachim Hansen pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cruz misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hansen charge towards Dominick Cruz with a flying knee
Dominick Cruz got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Cruz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen launches a kick to Cruz's thigh
Loud pop!
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Joachim Hansen away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen launches a kick to Cruz's thigh
Cruz checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Joachim Hansen away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen launches a kick to Cruz's thigh
Cruz checks that kick!
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Joachim Hansen away.
Joachim Hansen takes a kick to the body.
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
Hansen goes to the body...
He punishes Cruz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hansen is swinging for the fences!
Cruz backpedals and creates space. Joachim Hansen is asking him if he is going to fight!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joachim Hansen jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Cruz is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Cruz misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Joachim Hansen.
Cruz staggers backwards. Hansen wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joachim Hansen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Joachim Hansen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Joachim Hansen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Hansen positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cruz's being punished here!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz 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 Hansen's moves.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hansen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joachim Hansen tries to open Cruz's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joachim Hansen. Cruz is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Joachim Hansen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Good front kick from Hansen!
Cruz stumbles backwards after that one!
Joachim Hansen tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Cruz's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Joachim Hansen.
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Round 2
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Body kick by Joachim Hansen...
just grazes his opponent.
Hansen shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hansen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Cruz's face while in the clinch!
Cruz can't take many more shots like those!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Cruz to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cruz.
Winner is Joachim Hansen by TKO (Punches) at 0:43 Round 2
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 10/13 (77%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 77 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 128 s
Hansen has been in FINE form lately. Nice to see. Cruz, not as much, but some? Perhaps?
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Hansen and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brilliant combination from Joachim Hansen
that forces Cruz to try and defend better.
Hansen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joachim Hansen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Cruz's back to the fence, without delay Hansen charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Cruz will be sent flying
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz is launching some bone breaking punches to Hansen's ribs while in the clinch.
Hansen blocks.
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hansen pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz stumbles backwards but Joachim Hansen chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz is holding Joachim Hansen against the fence with his fingers all over Hansen's face
Hansen looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Dominick Cruz took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Hansen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hansen doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joachim Hansen embrace and tries to move away...
Joachim Hansen pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Cruz misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hansen charge towards Dominick Cruz with a flying knee
Dominick Cruz got hit in the chest and the impact sent him to the mat
Cruz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen launches a kick to Cruz's thigh
Loud pop!
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Joachim Hansen away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen launches a kick to Cruz's thigh
Cruz checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Joachim Hansen away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen launches a kick to Cruz's thigh
Cruz checks that kick!
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz kicks his legs trying to keep Joachim Hansen away.
Joachim Hansen takes a kick to the body.
Hansen is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Hansen moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Dominick Cruz is on his feet again.
Hansen goes to the body...
He punishes Cruz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hansen is swinging for the fences!
Cruz backpedals and creates space. Joachim Hansen is asking him if he is going to fight!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joachim Hansen jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Cruz is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Cruz misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Joachim Hansen.
Cruz staggers backwards. Hansen wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joachim Hansen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Joachim Hansen has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Joachim Hansen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Hansen positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cruz's being punished here!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz 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 Hansen's moves.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hansen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joachim Hansen tries to open Cruz's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joachim Hansen. Cruz is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Joachim Hansen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Good front kick from Hansen!
Cruz stumbles backwards after that one!
Joachim Hansen tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Cruz's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Joachim Hansen.
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Round 2
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Body kick by Joachim Hansen...
just grazes his opponent.
Hansen shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hansen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Cruz's face while in the clinch!
Cruz can't take many more shots like those!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Cruz to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Cruz.
Winner is Joachim Hansen by TKO (Punches) at 0:43 Round 2
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 10/13 (77%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/10 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 77 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 128 s
Hansen has been in FINE form lately. Nice to see. Cruz, not as much, but some? Perhaps?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!