Post by The Sandmen on Apr 23, 2012 13:35:06 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki! Shinya Aoki! This is what the people are chanting here.
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Shinya Aoki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Every time Shinya Aoki attempts to get inside
Cruz fires a low kick.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Cruz throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz circles around Aoki
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Aoki is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
Cruz checks it.
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Aoki's left thigh
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Cruz is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
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
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
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 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 is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta allows Aoki time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to breaks Shinya Aoki'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
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping left hand...
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to breaks Dominick Cruz's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Cruz's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Cruz steps for a throw
Aoki stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Dominick Cruz ribs and the tries to trip him
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground
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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Dominick Cruz and moves to half guard
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
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 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
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
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 positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dominick Cruz.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags Aoki.
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
that visibly pains Aoki.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Aoki launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Dominick Cruz and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Aoki in a world of hurt!
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A right hand from Shinya Aoki
gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Incredible haymaker from Dominick Cruz!
You can see Shinya Aoki's head being snapped backwards!
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches towards Cruz's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Cruz seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
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!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Cruz pummels back into position.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
Dominick Cruz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shinya Aoki and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
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
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
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
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Aoki tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to open up Shinya Aoki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Aoki in the side of the head
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
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 clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Cruz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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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
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
goes nowhere.
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Cruz struggles and protects himself.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aoki steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dominick Cruz chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aoki steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aoki tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Aoki staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Inside leg kick from Aoki
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and counters with a solid straight!
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aoki blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shinya Aoki's cheek! Aoki stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Aoki's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aoki staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cruz knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Shinya Aoki is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aoki staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Cruz knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Shinya Aoki is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aoki staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
Aoki's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Aoki steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki's Chin is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Cruz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Aoki launches a kick
but Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Shinya Aoki tries a hook to the body
but Cruz manages to dodge it
Shinya Aoki circles around Cruz
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
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
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shinya Aoki 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.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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
Cruz suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
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
Cruz catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cruz misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki has seen better days.
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dominick Cruz has seen better days.
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz charges at Aoki throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Aoki is rocked!
Aoki's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Nose
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Aoki and Cruz circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cruz sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Cruz wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Aoki in a world of hurt!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Aoki
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Aoki can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Face damage) at 4:51 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 57/78 (73%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/48 (79%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 419 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 1/7 (14%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/5 (40%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Dominick Cruz. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
A decent performance by Shinya Aoki today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
I only can thank Dominick Cruz and Shinya Aoki for an unforgettable fight!
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Shinya Aoki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Every time Shinya Aoki attempts to get inside
Cruz fires a low kick.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Cruz throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz circles around Aoki
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Aoki is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Solid kick to the leg from Shinya Aoki
Cruz checks it.
Dominick Cruz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Aoki's left thigh
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Cruz is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
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
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Cruz uses his strength to keep Cruz at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
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 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 is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Dominick Cruz for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta allows Aoki time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz tries to breaks Shinya Aoki'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
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping left hand...
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to breaks Dominick Cruz's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Cruz's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Cruz steps for a throw
Aoki stays on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Dominick Cruz ribs and the tries to trip him
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground
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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Dominick Cruz and moves to half guard
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
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 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
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
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 positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Dominick Cruz.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags Aoki.
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Solid kick to the leg from Dominick Cruz
that visibly pains Aoki.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Cruz tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cruz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Aoki launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Dominick Cruz and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Aoki in a world of hurt!
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A right hand from Shinya Aoki
gets deflected.
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Incredible haymaker from Dominick Cruz!
You can see Shinya Aoki's head being snapped backwards!
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Shinya Aoki 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 Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches towards Cruz's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Cruz seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
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!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Cruz pummels back into position.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
Dominick Cruz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shinya Aoki and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
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
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
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
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Aoki tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cruz blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to open up Shinya Aoki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Aoki in the side of the head
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
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 clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Dominick Cruz was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Cruz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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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
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
goes nowhere.
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Cruz struggles and protects himself.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aoki steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dominick Cruz chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aoki steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aoki tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nice punches from Dominick Cruz.
Aoki staggers backwards. Cruz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cruz blocks that. He made it look easy!
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Inside leg kick from Aoki
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and counters with a solid straight!
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Aoki blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Shinya Aoki's cheek! Aoki stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Aoki's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aoki staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cruz knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Shinya Aoki is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aoki staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Cruz knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Shinya Aoki is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Aoki staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Cruz is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
Aoki's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Aoki steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Cruz!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki's Chin is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Cruz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Aoki launches a kick
but Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Shinya Aoki tries a hook to the body
but Cruz manages to dodge it
Shinya Aoki circles around Cruz
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
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
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
Cruz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shinya Aoki.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Cruz suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shinya Aoki 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.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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
Cruz suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cruz
Aoki tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
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
Cruz catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Cruz misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki has seen better days.
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dominick Cruz has seen better days.
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dominick Cruz charges at Aoki throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Aoki is rocked!
Aoki's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Nose
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Aoki and Cruz circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki is a bloody mess!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cruz sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Cruz wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Aoki misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Aoki in a world of hurt!
Aoki has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Aoki
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Aoki can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Face damage) at 4:51 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 57/78 (73%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/48 (79%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 419 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 1/7 (14%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/5 (40%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Dominick Cruz. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
A decent performance by Shinya Aoki today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging.
I only can thank Dominick Cruz and Shinya Aoki for an unforgettable fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!