Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2013 17:14:02 GMT -5
I am only mildly interested in this fight. Not sure why. I hope to be pleasantly surprised.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
B.J. Penn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Cruz doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J.!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes B.J. against the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. Penn's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab Dominick Cruz's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Cruz sprawl and remain on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to duck backwards
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
Good shot! B.J. has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Right cheek
Cruz and B.J. circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
B.J. looks to be in very good shape.
B.J. is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz avoids getting cornered.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
that stun B.J..
Several good body shots
land on Cruz.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz blocks
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Cruz is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags B.J..
B.J. pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
glances off Cruz's arms.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cruz seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
B.J. launches a kick
Cruz checks it and keeps distance.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun Cruz.
Several good body shots
land on Cruz.
Here comes B.J. Penn with a vicious middle kick!
Dominick Cruz dodges that one moving backwards
Cruz is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Cruz
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
B.J. ducks under...
Middle kick from Cruz.
B.J. receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. Penn paws at Cruz.
Cruz answers with solid punches!
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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 2
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B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull B.J. into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn tries to open Cruz's guard...
Cruz breaks the lock and covers himself from B.J.'s punches
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Cruz open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J. succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cruz breaks the lock showing some skills...
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
B.J. fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
Cruz hold his own hand and breaks B.J.'s lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Cruz
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! B.J. stops that one with his ribs!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over B.J.
Cruz is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Cruz
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Cruz
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over B.J.
B.J. measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Cruz is in rear mount over B.J.
Cruz tries to end this with a RNC!
B.J. manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn pushes Cruz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cruz wraps his legs while he holds B.J. Penn's head... Tight guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn tries a kimura
Cruz breaks the lock.
B.J. misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
B.J. pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to B.J. Penn.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
B.J. is going to have a big headache after that blow!
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz paws at B.J..
B.J. answers with solid punches!
Cruz leads with a punch
B.J. Penn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn tries to holds Dominick Cruz in a clinch against the fence
B.J. pushes back Cruz's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Cruz was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of B.J. Penn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. Penn charges at Cruz throwing flurries left and right.
Dominick Cruz gets out of the way.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
B.J. counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Cruz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to B.J.'s head
Those punches are hitting! B.J. covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. and Dominick Cruz are cliched up against the cage. B.J. hammers Cruz face and hooks Cruz leg
Cruz stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
Bingo! B.J. is wobbling!
B.J.'s Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cruz stops that one with his ribs!
Cruz fires low kicks
punishing B.J.'s legs repeatedly.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Dominick Cruz cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz tries to open B.J.'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. B.J. is unable to cover himself now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! B.J. is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
Good job by B.J. blocking and slipping the blows.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over B.J.
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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. 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 side mount over B.J. Penn
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
B.J. breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cruz's Nose is beginning to swell
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Dominick Cruz stumbles back.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Cruz is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
Cruz launches a kick
B.J. checks it and keeps distance.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz swings...
hard impact to B.J.'s face!
B.J.'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
Cruz backpedals and creates space. B.J. Penn is asking him if he is going to fight!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
B.J. launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Cruz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
Cruz slips it.
Nice punch by Dominick Cruz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Inside leg kick from B.J.
that goes awry.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking B.J. from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cruz.
It looks like B.J. was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Nose
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
B.J. blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on B.J. Penn's cheek! B.J. stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz cartwheels towards B.J.!
He lands in side mount over a surprised B.J. Penn.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite B.J. Penn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. 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 B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J.'s Forehead is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite B.J. Penn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dominick Cruz has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on B.J.'s face.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching B.J. in the side of the head
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J.'s Forehead is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn 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 2:25 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cruz tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching B.J. in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
B.J. tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz tries to open B.J.'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. B.J. is unable to cover himself now!
B.J.'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cruz is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite B.J. Penn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn has seen better days.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under B.J. Penn's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
B.J.'s Mouth is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Cruz is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
B.J. struggles to free himself
Cruz is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Cruz secures the lock while B.J. Penn refuses to tap.
He might go out here.
He's fading.
He's fading.
He's fading.
He's out.
Dominick Cruz has choked his opponent unconscious.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 43/63 (68%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 43/55 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 37/69 (54%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/22 (45%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Wait....can you stop a fight on a technical submission at the buzzer? Cause...doesn;t that mean he made it to the buzzer without tapping? No, I'm wrong, the sim is right. If a fighter goes unconscious (from strikes or submission) at the end of a round or fight, it can (and should) be called. Crazy finish. Good fight. And a really good showing from Dominatrix Kruze. I mean...Dominick Cruz. Typo.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
B.J. Penn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Cruz doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J.!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes B.J. against the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. Penn's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cruz hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab Dominick Cruz's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Cruz sprawl and remain on his feet
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to duck backwards
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
Good shot! B.J. has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Right cheek
Cruz and B.J. circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
B.J. looks to be in very good shape.
B.J. is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz avoids getting cornered.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
that stun B.J..
Several good body shots
land on Cruz.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz blocks
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Cruz is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags B.J..
B.J. pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
glances off Cruz's arms.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cruz seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
B.J. launches a kick
Cruz checks it and keeps distance.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun Cruz.
Several good body shots
land on Cruz.
Here comes B.J. Penn with a vicious middle kick!
Dominick Cruz dodges that one moving backwards
Cruz is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Cruz
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
B.J. ducks under...
Middle kick from Cruz.
B.J. receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
B.J. ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
B.J. Penn paws at Cruz.
Cruz answers with solid punches!
B.J. Penn takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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 2
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B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull B.J. into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn tries to open Cruz's guard...
Cruz breaks the lock and covers himself from B.J.'s punches
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Cruz open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J. succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cruz breaks the lock showing some skills...
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
B.J. fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
Cruz hold his own hand and breaks B.J.'s lock. He rolls over himself and launches over B.J. Penn.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Cruz
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! B.J. stops that one with his ribs!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over B.J.
Cruz is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Cruz
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Cruz
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
B.J. is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over B.J.
B.J. measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Cruz is in rear mount over B.J.
Cruz tries to end this with a RNC!
B.J. manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn pushes Cruz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cruz wraps his legs while he holds B.J. Penn's head... Tight guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Cruz
B.J. Penn tries a kimura
Cruz breaks the lock.
B.J. misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
B.J. pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to B.J. Penn.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
B.J. is going to have a big headache after that blow!
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz paws at B.J..
B.J. answers with solid punches!
Cruz leads with a punch
B.J. Penn avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn tries to holds Dominick Cruz in a clinch against the fence
B.J. pushes back Cruz's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Cruz was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of B.J. Penn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. Penn charges at Cruz throwing flurries left and right.
Dominick Cruz gets out of the way.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
B.J. counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Cruz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to B.J.'s head
Those punches are hitting! B.J. covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. and Dominick Cruz are cliched up against the cage. B.J. hammers Cruz face and hooks Cruz leg
Cruz stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
Bingo! B.J. is wobbling!
B.J.'s Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Cruz stops that one with his ribs!
Cruz fires low kicks
punishing B.J.'s legs repeatedly.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Dominick Cruz cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz tries to open B.J.'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. B.J. is unable to cover himself now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! B.J. is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
Good job by B.J. blocking and slipping the blows.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over B.J.
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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. 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 side mount over B.J. Penn
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
B.J. breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Cruz's Nose is beginning to swell
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Dominick Cruz stumbles back.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Cruz is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
Cruz launches a kick
B.J. checks it and keeps distance.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz swings...
hard impact to B.J.'s face!
B.J.'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
Cruz backpedals and creates space. B.J. Penn is asking him if he is going to fight!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
B.J. launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Cruz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
B.J. seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
Cruz slips it.
Nice punch by Dominick Cruz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Inside leg kick from B.J.
that goes awry.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking B.J. from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cruz.
It looks like B.J. was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Nose
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
B.J. blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on B.J. Penn's cheek! B.J. stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz cartwheels towards B.J.!
He lands in side mount over a surprised B.J. Penn.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite B.J. Penn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. 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 B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J.'s Forehead is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite B.J. Penn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
Hard blow to B.J.'s mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dominick Cruz has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on B.J.'s face.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn throws up a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching B.J. in the side of the head
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over B.J.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Dominick Cruz hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J.'s Forehead is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn 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 2:25 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. is moving on the ground...
Cruz tries to counter B.J.'s moves on the ground.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cruz tries to open up B.J. Penn's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching B.J. in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Forehead
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
Cruz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
B.J. tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz tries to open B.J.'s guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. B.J. is unable to cover himself now!
B.J.'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cruz is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite B.J. Penn efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn has seen better days.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J. Penn
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
B.J. Penn continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under B.J. Penn's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
B.J.'s Mouth is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Cruz is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
B.J. struggles to free himself
Cruz is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Cruz secures the lock while B.J. Penn refuses to tap.
He might go out here.
He's fading.
He's fading.
He's fading.
He's out.
Dominick Cruz has choked his opponent unconscious.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 43/63 (68%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 43/55 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 37/69 (54%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/22 (45%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Wait....can you stop a fight on a technical submission at the buzzer? Cause...doesn;t that mean he made it to the buzzer without tapping? No, I'm wrong, the sim is right. If a fighter goes unconscious (from strikes or submission) at the end of a round or fight, it can (and should) be called. Crazy finish. Good fight. And a really good showing from Dominatrix Kruze. I mean...Dominick Cruz. Typo.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!