Post by The Sandmen on Mar 15, 2012 15:53:45 GMT -5
Royce Gracie is the favourite fighter of the crowd at GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia).
Royce Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dominick Cruz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Royce Gracie comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce and Cruz circle around the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Royce Gracie that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cruz moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Cruz is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Cruz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to breaks Royce Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Cruz doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Royce Gracie launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cruz's jaw!
Cruz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce 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 breaks Royce Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Cruz launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Royce's ribs.
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cruz tries to breaks Royce Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Cruz doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce tries to take Dominick Cruz to the ground from the clinch...
Cruz shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Royce Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Royce Gracie pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cruz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Middle kick from Royce.
Cruz receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Royce blocks that.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Royce is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Royce is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Royce
Cruz tries to open up Royce with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Royce blocks a few elbows and now Dominick Cruz will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Royce put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Dominick Cruz to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Cruz
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Cruz
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Dominick Cruz jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cruz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Royce
Cruz is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Dominick Cruz's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Royce.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Cruz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Body kick by Dominick Cruz...
is blocked.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
Royce is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Royce blocks that.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Cruz.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A right hand from Royce Gracie
surprises Cruz!
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
almost hit him as he moves away.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Cruz.
The fighters are clinching.
Royce launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Dominick Cruz's ribs shows the damage! Royce Gracie is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie shoots and grab both of Dominick Cruz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Royce lifted Cruz's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Cruz
Royce moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Cruz
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Cruz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Cruz struggles to free himself
Cruz pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
Cruz struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Cruz hold his own hand and breaks Royce's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Dominick Cruz tries to open Royce's guard...
Royce breaks the lock and covers himself from Cruz's punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
Royce ties him up.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cruz pulls his arm out of danger.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Cruz was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Cruz breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Cruz breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie isolates Dominick Cruz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Cruz's Nose is beginning to swell
Royce locks it in and circles towards Cruz's head. It's deep and Dominick Cruz is forced to tap out!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:29 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 329 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/18 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 329 s
A highlight reel performance by Royce from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Nice effort tonight from Dominick Cruz who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Nice fight. Those fighters are the people you need for a PPV.
Royce Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dominick Cruz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Royce Gracie comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce and Cruz circle around the center of the cage.
An overhand right from Royce Gracie that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cruz moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Cruz is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Nice move by Royce who clinches and pushes Cruz against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to breaks Royce Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Cruz doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Royce Gracie launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cruz's jaw!
Cruz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce 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 breaks Royce Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Cruz launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Royce's ribs.
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cruz tries to breaks Royce Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Cruz doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce tries to take Dominick Cruz to the ground from the clinch...
Cruz shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Royce Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Royce Gracie pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cruz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Middle kick from Royce.
Cruz receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Royce blocks that.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Cruz and pushes him away!
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Royce is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Royce is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Royce
Cruz tries to open up Royce with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Royce blocks a few elbows and now Dominick Cruz will have to look for another option here.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to close the guard.
Royce put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cruz leans and gets Royce Gracie's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Cruz
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Dominick Cruz to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Cruz
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Cruz
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Dominick Cruz jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cruz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Royce
Cruz is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Dominick Cruz's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Royce.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Dominick Cruz
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Cruz is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Body kick by Dominick Cruz...
is blocked.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
Royce is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Royce blocks that.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Cruz.
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A right hand from Royce Gracie
surprises Cruz!
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
almost hit him as he moves away.
Royce tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Royce is clinching with Cruz.
The fighters are clinching.
Royce launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Dominick Cruz's ribs shows the damage! Royce Gracie is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce Gracie shoots and grab both of Dominick Cruz's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Royce lifted Cruz's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Cruz
Royce moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Cruz
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Cruz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Cruz struggles to free himself
Cruz pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
Cruz struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Cruz hold his own hand and breaks Royce's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Cruz is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Dominick Cruz tries to open Royce's guard...
Royce breaks the lock and covers himself from Cruz's punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Royce
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
Royce ties him up.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cruz pulls his arm out of danger.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Cruz was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Cruz breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Cruz breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Royce Gracie isolates Dominick Cruz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Cruz's Nose is beginning to swell
Royce locks it in and circles towards Cruz's head. It's deep and Dominick Cruz is forced to tap out!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:29 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 329 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/18 (22%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 329 s
A highlight reel performance by Royce from beginning to end! We want this man in all the events!
Nice effort tonight from Dominick Cruz who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Nice fight. Those fighters are the people you need for a PPV.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!