Post by The Sandmen on Dec 20, 2013 14:20:55 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dominick Cruz attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Cruz's punches
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cruz pulls his arm out of danger.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Cruz misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dominick Cruz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Dominick Cruz.
Aoki deflects it.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Cruz steps forward
Shinya Aoki catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cruz's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Aoki is in open guard over Cruz... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cruz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Aoki follows Dominick Cruz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aoki needs to stop playing Dominick Cruz's game or he'll get knocked out!
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dominick Cruz holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cruz is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Aoki!
Cruz blocks with confidence
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shinya Aoki turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Dominick Cruz's left leg...
Dominick Cruz avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Aoki remains on the ground.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Cruz is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches Cruz.
Good job by Cruz blocking and slipping the blows.
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Dominick Cruz's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cruz has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Cruz goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Dominick Cruz is on his back after that attempt
Aoki is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cruz's guard.
Cruz tries to fight back with his feet and Aoki just needs another plan now.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Aoki is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Cruz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Aoki open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Aoki's cornermen are shouting. Dominick Cruz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Cruz sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around Dominick Cruz's leg. Cruz is not able to move away now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
Aoki checks it.
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Aoki time to recover. Shinya Aoki seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz wants nothing of that and pushes Aoki.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
Aoki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz checks the kick.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aoki moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and advance towards Aoki trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Shinya Aoki lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cruz moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Aoki pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Cruz breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Cruz sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Aoki's thigh
Cruz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
that visibly pains Aoki.
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Majority decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/17 (53%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 892 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 7/17 (41%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/23 (26%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Oooooo. An interesting fight. No one was really close to finishing anyone (unless Cruz's sub defence didn't hold up), but interesting none the less. Cruz has a CLEAR stand-up advantage over Aoki, but Aoki had his way with him on the ground, but did no damage. Aoki probably had A LOT more control time, but as I say, a fight is a fight, and Cruz did more damage in the end. Good fight. I enjoyed it.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Dominick Cruz attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Cruz's punches
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cruz pulls his arm out of danger.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Cruz misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dominick Cruz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Dominick Cruz.
Aoki deflects it.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Cruz steps forward
Shinya Aoki catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cruz's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Aoki is in open guard over Cruz... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cruz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Aoki follows Dominick Cruz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aoki needs to stop playing Dominick Cruz's game or he'll get knocked out!
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dominick Cruz holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Cruz is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Aoki!
Cruz blocks with confidence
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shinya Aoki turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Dominick Cruz's left leg...
Dominick Cruz avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Aoki remains on the ground.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Cruz is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Dominick Cruz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Dominick Cruz breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches Cruz.
Good job by Cruz blocking and slipping the blows.
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Dominick Cruz's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Cruz has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Dominick Cruz is working his opponent ribs!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Cruz goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Dominick Cruz is on his back after that attempt
Aoki is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cruz's guard.
Cruz tries to fight back with his feet and Aoki just needs another plan now.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Aoki is standing while Cruz is on the ground on his back
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Cruz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Aoki open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Aoki's cornermen are shouting. Dominick Cruz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Cruz sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Aoki closes his legs around Dominick Cruz's leg. Cruz is not able to move away now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
Aoki checks it.
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki now.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Cruz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Aoki time to recover. Shinya Aoki seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Cruz who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cruz into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Cruz who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz wants nothing of that and pushes Aoki.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz attempts to cut off Aoki with punches
Aoki reels from the strikes.
Aoki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz checks the kick.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cruz struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cruz circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cruz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aoki moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and advance towards Aoki trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Shinya Aoki lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cruz moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Aoki pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Cruz breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control Dominick Cruz's leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Cruz sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Cruz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Dominick Cruz is on half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Dominick Cruz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Aoki's thigh
Cruz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aoki is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
that visibly pains Aoki.
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Aoki is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Majority decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/17 (53%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 892 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 19/22 (86%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 7/17 (41%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/23 (26%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Oooooo. An interesting fight. No one was really close to finishing anyone (unless Cruz's sub defence didn't hold up), but interesting none the less. Cruz has a CLEAR stand-up advantage over Aoki, but Aoki had his way with him on the ground, but did no damage. Aoki probably had A LOT more control time, but as I say, a fight is a fight, and Cruz did more damage in the end. Good fight. I enjoyed it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!