Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2021 21:15:06 GMT -5
Jeremy Stephens vs. Dominick Cruz
Jeremy Stephens looks very relaxed.
Dominick Cruz looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cruz leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Cruz has a small cut in his Mouth
The fighters briefly tie up...
Stephens goes up and comes down hard as Cruz scores a brutal slam!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Cruz tries to improve position.
Stephens adjusts and closes his guard.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Dominick Cruz storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Stephens's face with his elbows!
Stephens's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Dominick Cruz storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Stephens's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Nice beating Jeremy Stephens has received.
Stephens tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
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.
Jeremy Stephens and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Dominick Cruz's head being snapped backwards!
Cruz has a small cut in his Mouth
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Stephens's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Stephens doesn't fight back!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
Stephens misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 half guard over Stephens
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Stephens can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Cruz holds Jeremy Stephens and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Stephens was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 half guard over Stephens
Dominick Cruz has seen better days.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Jeremy Stephens sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stephens
Deep breaths from Jeremy Stephens who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz steps forward
Stephens feints.
Jeremy Stephens tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Jeremy Stephens with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Jeremy Stephens is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Stephens's guard.
Stephens didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Stephens now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Stephens misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Stephens is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Jeremy Stephens was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Stephens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Jeremy Stephens is unable to take him down
Stephens misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Stephens and raining down combinations!
Stephens doesn't look worried as he defends.
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stephens measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Stephens has a small cut in his Nose
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Stephens seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stephens is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stephens tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
Dominick Cruz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Stephens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Jeremy Stephens is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz charges at Stephens throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Stephens is rocked!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz's mind is definitely in the fight, Stephens just got nailed! Dominick Cruz saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Stephens is going to have a headache after this one.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stephens
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Stephens is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stephens
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Stephens! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Stephens's face with those brutal elbows! Stephens needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! Stephens seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (GnP) at 2:16 Round 2
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 240 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 25/35 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 226 s
Elites are coming into these fights with average stamina. The scars of war are showing. Not huge, but they are showing.
Jeremy Stephens looks very relaxed.
Dominick Cruz looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cruz leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Cruz has a small cut in his Mouth
The fighters briefly tie up...
Stephens goes up and comes down hard as Cruz scores a brutal slam!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Cruz tries to improve position.
Stephens adjusts and closes his guard.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Dominick Cruz storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Stephens's face with his elbows!
Stephens's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Dominick Cruz storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Stephens's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Nice beating Jeremy Stephens has received.
Stephens tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
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.
Jeremy Stephens and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Dominick Cruz's head being snapped backwards!
Cruz has a small cut in his Mouth
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Stephens's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Stephens doesn't fight back!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens launches a few weak punches
Cruz blocks them effectively.
Stephens misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 half guard over Stephens
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Stephens can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Cruz holds Jeremy Stephens and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Stephens was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 half guard over Stephens
Dominick Cruz has seen better days.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Jeremy Stephens sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stephens
Deep breaths from Jeremy Stephens who tries a hammer punch to Cruz's ribs.
Cruz blocks those punches
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz steps forward
Stephens feints.
Jeremy Stephens tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cruz showing excellent timing, blasts Jeremy Stephens with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Jeremy Stephens is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Cruz is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Stephens's guard.
Stephens didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Stephens now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Stephens misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Stephens is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Jeremy Stephens was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Stephens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Jeremy Stephens is unable to take him down
Stephens misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Stephens and raining down combinations!
Stephens doesn't look worried as he defends.
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stephens measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Stephens has a small cut in his Nose
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Stephens seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stephens is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Stephens tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
Dominick Cruz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Stephens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Jeremy Stephens is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz charges at Stephens throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Stephens is rocked!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz's mind is definitely in the fight, Stephens just got nailed! Dominick Cruz saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Stephens is going to have a headache after this one.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stephens
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Stephens is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stephens
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Stephens! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Stephens's face with those brutal elbows! Stephens needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! Stephens seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (GnP) at 2:16 Round 2
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 240 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 25/35 (71%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 226 s
Elites are coming into these fights with average stamina. The scars of war are showing. Not huge, but they are showing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!