Post by The Sandmen on Mar 4, 2013 19:07:23 GMT -5
Roger Huerta doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A wicked punch by Dominick Cruz
rocks Huerta!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Huerta
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Roger Huerta pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz stumbles backwards and Roger Huerta circles to get the center of the cage
Roger Huerta is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Huerta moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Huerta
Huerta wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Crisp uppercut by Cruz followed by a hard jab
Roger Huerta stumbles back.
Quick hook by Roger Huerta
Good shot! Cruz has reasons to be worried.
Cruz has a small cut in his Chin
Cruz throws a low kick
Roger Huerta blocks.
Huerta tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz launches a kick
but Roger Huerta avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Incredible haymaker from Roger Huerta!
You can see Dominick Cruz's head being snapped backwards!
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Huerta circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Huerta quickly defends.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Huerta clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Huerta is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to take Roger Huerta down... Huerta stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
Roger Huerta dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Huerta moves back and takes a deep breath.
Huerta sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Roger Huerta's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries to launch a few punches to Roger Huerta
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Huerta's defense
Hard blow to Huerta's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Huerta
Cruz is in closed guard... Huerta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roger Huerta doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cruz misses a step and Roger Huerta sees an opportunity to counter him!
Huerta is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Huerta's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Huerta is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Nice punches from Roger Huerta.
Cruz staggers backwards. Huerta wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Cruz's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Huerta launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz blocks
Huerta misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
A solid combination from Dominick Cruz
connects with Huerta.
Huerta cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
that stun Huerta.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left eye
Good front kick from Cruz!
Roger Huerta blocks
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
Huerta ties him up.
Cruz misses a step and Roger Huerta sees an opportunity to counter him!
Roger Huerta 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 open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Huerta
Cruz tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roger Huerta is not able to stop Huerta ground skills and Dominick Cruz moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta 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.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Huerta creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz and Huerta engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roger Huerta is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Inside leg kick from Huerta
that goes awry.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
A punch from Dominick Cruz
gets blocked by Huerta.
Roger Huerta tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz goes down.
Roger Huerta is in open guard over Cruz
Not a desiderable position that Huerta is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz tries to close his guard around Huerta
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Roger Huerta uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Roger Huerta tries to take advantage...
Huerta tries to escape from closed guard...
Huerta struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Huerta fires a barrage of punches at Cruz's head!
The punches go wide.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cruz's face with those brutal elbows! Cruz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Roger Huerta keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roger Huerta tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Some nice shots from Roger Huerta
that stun Cruz.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Roger Huerta
Huerta clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
An overhand right from Dominick Cruz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Huerta's stops that one with his face! How is Huerta standing?!
Huerta's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Huerta looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Huerta goes to the body...
He punishes Cruz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Cruz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Roger Huerta!
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Roger Huerta throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cruz's chin! That stops Cruz in his tracks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Huerta stops that one with his ribs!
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Huerta dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Huerta moves forward looking for some action
Roger Huerta shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Roger Huerta's ribs!
Roger Huerta's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Roger Huerta's ribs!
Roger Huerta's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Huerta trying to keep the fight at striking range
Huerta doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Huerta struggles and launches a few punches to Cruz's head
Nothing from this... Roger Huerta seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz grapple with Roger Huerta and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Roger Huerta falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roger Huerta 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Huerta 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.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz pushes Huerta's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Huerta is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Roger Huerta
just misses Cruz.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Huerta.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cruz's chin! That stops Cruz in his tracks!
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Huerta!
Roger Huerta is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Roger Huerta shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cruz moves backwards and Roger Huerta is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Huerta pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Huerta evades.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
misses its target.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz steps backwards away from Roger Huerta. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Huerta is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Huerta tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Huerta is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Huerta and pushes him away!
A wicked punch by Roger Huerta
goes awry.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Huerta steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Roger Huerta and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz hovers above Huerta
Good punches to Huerta's body.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Nose
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is 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.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz pushes Roger Huerta and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Roger Huerta
that stun Cruz.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Huerta steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Huerta in a double underhook!
Roger Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz takes a break to breathe while holding Roger Huerta.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz is trying to lift Huerta!
Brilliant side slam!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Cruz shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dominick Cruz hovers above Huerta
Good punches to Huerta's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta 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.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to open Huerta's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Huerta is unable to cover himself now!
Huerta's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Roger Huerta, but it's close.
The cutman is working on Cruz's face.
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Round 5
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Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Huerta's face!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Cruz tries to open up Roger Huerta's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Huerta in the side of the head
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz pushes Huerta's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Huerta is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Huerta.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Roger Huerta to his stomach and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Huerta! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Roger Huerta's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Roger Huerta pulls down on Dominick Cruz's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roger Huerta is a bloody mess!
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Huerta.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Huerta, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz tries to get his arm under Roger Huerta's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Roger Huerta's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Huerta struggles to free himself
Cruz is locking that Neck Crank...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Huerta's eyes...
Roger Huerta easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Roger Huerta is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Huerta struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
Huerta locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dominick Cruz unil he can pull his arm free! Cruz lost his dominant position.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roger Huerta 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 Huerta
Huerta has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Roger Huerta's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Roger Huerta pushes up and slides Dominick Cruz's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Roger Huerta is a bloody mess!
Huerta has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Huerta is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Roger Huerta's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Huerta struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Huerta is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Injury - Broken cheekbone) at 4:33 Round 5
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 37/63 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 11/35 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 42/67 (63%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/45 (82%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Wow...this was a great fight. Especially for Huerta, who looked GREAT against the recent-champ Cruz. In the end, Cruz did what needed to be done, but Huerta waas very close to taking this one, and may have even been able to squeeze out a decision if he was able to survive the rest of the fight. If Huerta is NOT neglected, he will be a star here. Plain and simple.
Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A wicked punch by Dominick Cruz
rocks Huerta!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Huerta
Cruz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Roger Huerta pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz stumbles backwards and Roger Huerta circles to get the center of the cage
Roger Huerta is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Huerta moves back and takes a deep breath.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Roger Huerta's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dominick Cruz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Huerta
Huerta wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Crisp uppercut by Cruz followed by a hard jab
Roger Huerta stumbles back.
Quick hook by Roger Huerta
Good shot! Cruz has reasons to be worried.
Cruz has a small cut in his Chin
Cruz throws a low kick
Roger Huerta blocks.
Huerta tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz launches a kick
but Roger Huerta avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Incredible haymaker from Roger Huerta!
You can see Dominick Cruz's head being snapped backwards!
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Huerta
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Huerta circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Huerta quickly defends.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Roger Huerta tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Huerta clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Huerta is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to take Roger Huerta down... Huerta stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
Roger Huerta dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Huerta decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Huerta moves back and takes a deep breath.
Huerta sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Roger Huerta's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries to launch a few punches to Roger Huerta
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Huerta's defense
Hard blow to Huerta's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Huerta
Cruz is in closed guard... Huerta tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Roger Huerta doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cruz misses a step and Roger Huerta sees an opportunity to counter him!
Huerta is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Forehead
Roger Huerta is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Huerta's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Huerta is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Nice punches from Roger Huerta.
Cruz staggers backwards. Huerta wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Cruz's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Huerta launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz blocks
Huerta misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
A solid combination from Dominick Cruz
connects with Huerta.
Huerta cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
that stun Huerta.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left eye
Good front kick from Cruz!
Roger Huerta blocks
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
Huerta ties him up.
Cruz misses a step and Roger Huerta sees an opportunity to counter him!
Roger Huerta 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 open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Huerta
Cruz tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Roger Huerta is not able to stop Huerta ground skills and Dominick Cruz moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta 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.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Huerta creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz and Huerta engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Roger Huerta is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Inside leg kick from Huerta
that goes awry.
Roger Huerta gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
A punch from Dominick Cruz
gets blocked by Huerta.
Roger Huerta tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz goes down.
Roger Huerta is in open guard over Cruz
Not a desiderable position that Huerta is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz tries to close his guard around Huerta
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Huerta's cheek from the guard.
Roger Huerta uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Roger Huerta tries to take advantage...
Huerta tries to escape from closed guard...
Huerta struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Huerta fires a barrage of punches at Cruz's head!
The punches go wide.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz measures the resilience of Huerta's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Huerta's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cruz's face with those brutal elbows! Cruz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Roger Huerta keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
Roger Huerta is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roger Huerta tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Some nice shots from Roger Huerta
that stun Cruz.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Roger Huerta
Huerta clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
An overhand right from Dominick Cruz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Huerta's stops that one with his face! How is Huerta standing?!
Huerta's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Huerta looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Huerta goes to the body...
He punishes Cruz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Cruz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Roger Huerta!
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Roger Huerta throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cruz's chin! That stops Cruz in his tracks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Huerta stops that one with his ribs!
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Huerta dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Huerta moves forward looking for some action
Roger Huerta shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Roger Huerta's ribs!
Roger Huerta's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Roger Huerta's ribs!
Roger Huerta's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Huerta trying to keep the fight at striking range
Huerta doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Huerta struggles and launches a few punches to Cruz's head
Nothing from this... Roger Huerta seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz grapple with Roger Huerta and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Roger Huerta falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roger Huerta 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roger Huerta attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Huerta 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.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz pushes Huerta's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Huerta is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Roger Huerta
just misses Cruz.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Huerta.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cruz's chin! That stops Cruz in his tracks!
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Huerta!
Roger Huerta is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Roger Huerta shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cruz moves backwards and Roger Huerta is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Huerta pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Huerta evades.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
misses its target.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz steps backwards away from Roger Huerta. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Huerta is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Huerta tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Huerta is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roger Huerta goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Huerta seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Huerta and pushes him away!
A wicked punch by Roger Huerta
goes awry.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Huerta steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Roger Huerta and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz hovers above Huerta
Good punches to Huerta's body.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Roger Huerta...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Nose
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is 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.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz pushes Roger Huerta and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Roger Huerta
that stun Cruz.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Huerta steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Huerta in a double underhook!
Roger Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz takes a break to breathe while holding Roger Huerta.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz is trying to lift Huerta!
Brilliant side slam!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cruz's side.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Cruz shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dominick Cruz hovers above Huerta
Good punches to Huerta's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta 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.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to open Huerta's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Huerta is unable to cover himself now!
Huerta's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Roger Huerta 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 Roger Huerta
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Roger Huerta, but it's close.
The cutman is working on Cruz's face.
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Round 5
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Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roger Huerta didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Huerta tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Huerta's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Roger Huerta's Forehead
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Huerta's face!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Huerta's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Huerta tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Huerta
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Cruz tries to open up Roger Huerta's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Huerta in the side of the head
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Huerta
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz pushes Huerta's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Huerta is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good looking punches from Dominick Cruz on the ground
They could take their toll on Huerta.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Roger Huerta tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Roger Huerta to his stomach and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Huerta! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Roger Huerta's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Roger Huerta pulls down on Dominick Cruz's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Roger Huerta is a bloody mess!
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Huerta.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Huerta doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Huerta, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz tries to get his arm under Roger Huerta's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Roger Huerta's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Huerta struggles to free himself
Cruz is locking that Neck Crank...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Huerta's eyes...
Roger Huerta easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Roger Huerta is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Huerta struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Cruz is locking that Armbar...
Huerta locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Dominick Cruz unil he can pull his arm free! Cruz lost his dominant position.
Roger Huerta is in closed guard over Cruz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Huerta is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Roger Huerta!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Roger Huerta
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Roger Huerta's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Roger Huerta 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 Huerta
Huerta has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Roger Huerta's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Roger Huerta pushes up and slides Dominick Cruz's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
Roger Huerta is a bloody mess!
Huerta has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Huerta is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Huerta with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Roger Huerta's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Huerta struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Huerta is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Injury - Broken cheekbone) at 4:33 Round 5
Statistics: Roger Huerta
Punches 37/63 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 11/35 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 42/67 (63%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/45 (82%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Wow...this was a great fight. Especially for Huerta, who looked GREAT against the recent-champ Cruz. In the end, Cruz did what needed to be done, but Huerta waas very close to taking this one, and may have even been able to squeeze out a decision if he was able to survive the rest of the fight. If Huerta is NOT neglected, he will be a star here. Plain and simple.
joking.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!