Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2021 21:47:25 GMT -5
Jose Aldo vs. Dominick Cruz
This is pretty cool. Two of the undisputed best under-135'ers in MMA history make it to the finals.
Coming in, both are doing well health-wise. Cruz is at about 98%, Aldo looks to have recovered to a full 100%.
Stamina is a different story, with Aldo sitting at close to 50% stamina, and Cruz closer to 60%.
HERE.
WE.
GO!!!!
Jose Aldo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Jose Aldo and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aldo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jose Aldo's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Jose Aldo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cruz is going to have a headache after this one.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full 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.
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.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full 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.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full 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.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Jose Aldo to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount 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,
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
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,
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
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!
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!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
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!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks 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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks 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 two hooks 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 two hooks in
Cruz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Aldo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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 Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
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.
Aldo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aldo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo won't budge, forcing Cruz to pull guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed 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 closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Aldo is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Jose Aldo tries to open Cruz's guard...
Cruz breaks the lock and covers himself from Aldo's punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
Aldo tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jose Aldo! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Cruz holds Jose Aldo and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Aldo was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Aldo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
A right hand from Jose Aldo
misses its target.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Aldo didn't like that.
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Aldo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dominick Cruz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
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
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over 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!
Aldo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aldo!
Aldo adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aldo!
Cruz has one of his arm over Jose Aldo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
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!
Aldo has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks 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!
John McCarthy is asking Aldo to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Aldo.
Aldo has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 3:55 Round 2
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/28 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 44/67 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Cruz fought with more gusto, and more effectiveness, and just kinda more everything in a lot of ways. He utilized his stamina advantage to go hard at Aldo, who started to wilt pretty quickly to Cruz-pressure.
In the end, Cruz is.
The Last.
Man.
Standing.
...at lightweight.
This is pretty cool. Two of the undisputed best under-135'ers in MMA history make it to the finals.
Coming in, both are doing well health-wise. Cruz is at about 98%, Aldo looks to have recovered to a full 100%.
Stamina is a different story, with Aldo sitting at close to 50% stamina, and Cruz closer to 60%.
HERE.
WE.
GO!!!!
Jose Aldo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Jose Aldo and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aldo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jose Aldo's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Jose Aldo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cruz is going to have a headache after this one.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full 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.
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.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full 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.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full 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.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Jose Aldo to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount 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,
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
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,
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
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!
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!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Chin
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
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!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Aldo uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks 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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks 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 two hooks 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 two hooks in
Cruz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Aldo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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 Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
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.
Aldo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aldo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo won't budge, forcing Cruz to pull guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed 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 closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Aldo is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Jose Aldo tries to open Cruz's guard...
Cruz breaks the lock and covers himself from Aldo's punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in closed 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 closed guard over Cruz
Aldo tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jose Aldo! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Cruz holds Jose Aldo and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Aldo was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Aldo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
A right hand from Jose Aldo
misses its target.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Aldo didn't like that.
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Aldo only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dominick Cruz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
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
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over 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!
Aldo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aldo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aldo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aldo!
Aldo adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aldo!
Cruz has one of his arm over Jose Aldo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
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!
Aldo has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks 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!
John McCarthy is asking Aldo to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Aldo.
Aldo has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 3:55 Round 2
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/28 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 44/67 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 418 s
Cruz fought with more gusto, and more effectiveness, and just kinda more everything in a lot of ways. He utilized his stamina advantage to go hard at Aldo, who started to wilt pretty quickly to Cruz-pressure.
In the end, Cruz is.
The Last.
Man.
Standing.
...at lightweight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!