Cruz vs. Chandler

[The Sandmen]

Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.

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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.


Chandler throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.


The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chandler seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.


Dominick Cruz launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Chandler's knee!


Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Chandler in a double underhook!
Michael Chandler pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler


The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chandler's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Chin


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Chandler grapple with Dominick Cruz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Cruz manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.


Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!


Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chandler's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.


Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.


Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chandler's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Cruz misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cruz struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!


Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.


Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!


Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.


Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.


Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt


Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Cruz catch Michael Chandler's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free


Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt


Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.


Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Michael Chandler moves to half guard.


Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Chandler
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!


Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
Chandler can't see anything with that swollen right eye.

Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Swollen Eye) at 4:05 Round 1

Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/15 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 170 s

Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/5 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 170 s


Cuts are stupid. But Cruz was winning this anyways, so there's that I guess.

[xx - Camp Cannon]

this was expected Cruz is performing well since his return

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

Cuts do suck... But Cruz was owning this fight. He's a contenda, baby! Oh yeah...

[xx - Team Ramrod]

CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ!!!!!!!

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

Dec 3, 2012 18:37:00 GMT -5 xx - Team Ramrod said:

CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ!!!!!!!

Yes? lol