Post by The Sandmen on Aug 8, 2014 12:38:55 GMT -5
Melvin Guillard doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guillard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Melvin Guillard moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Guillard throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Guillard throws a low kick
Dominick Cruz blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
glances off Guillard's arms.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Cruz.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz tries to open Guillard's guard...
Guillard breaks the lock and covers himself from Cruz's punches
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Guillard reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cruz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cruz is countered by Melvin Guillard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Cruz breaths deeply while 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard goes to the body...
his punches graze Cruz's arm.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that goes awry.
Cruz is trying to lift Guillard!
Brilliant side slam!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cruz's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Guillard
Guillard 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.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Guillard.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Guillard is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cruz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Cruz's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard 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.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Guillard adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Guillard is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cruz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Cruz's is smart enough to counter him.
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Guillard adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Cruz has one of his arm over Melvin Guillard's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Guillard is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Guillard, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Guillard adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard 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
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Cruz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Guillard who put distance between them
Melvin Guillard fakes a move and moves laterally.
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
land while he's on his bicycle.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Melvin Guillard.
Cruz staggers backwards. Guillard wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard moves on the ground
Guillard cannot take advantage in the ground
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Cruz
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Melvin Guillard passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Cruz
Guillard is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Cruz doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Forehead
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard 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.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Guillard! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
Guillard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Melvin Guillard uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Cruz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Cruz blocks and pushes his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz leads with a punch
Melvin Guillard evades but whiffs with a counter.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Guillard
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Melvin Guillard down... Guillard stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
Melvin Guillard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Guillard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Guillard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Guillard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Cruz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Guillard's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 Melvin Guillard
Guillard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Melvin Guillard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to open up Melvin Guillard's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Guillard in the side of the head
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Guillard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Guillard moves forward and holds Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grapple with Melvin Guillard and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Melvin Guillard falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 closed guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Cruz moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Guillard! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Guillard.
Melvin Guillard pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard circles to get the center of the cage
Crisp uppercut by Cruz followed by a hard jab
Melvin Guillard stumbles back.
Guillard's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Guillard blocks.
Melvin Guillard tries a hook to the body
and hits Cruz ribs hard
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Melvin Guillard
tags Cruz.
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
Cruz anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz tries to close his guard around Guillard
He is not able to do it
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard breaths deeply while 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard chases Cruz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cruz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Guillard steps forward
Cruz feints.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
rocks Cruz!
Cruz has a small cut in his Nose
Melvin Guillard throws an uppercut
Cruz slips it.
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
That punishment by Melvin Guillard has left Cruz staggered! Melvin Guillard should try push forward now and finish this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Dominick Cruz.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz looks rattled! Melvin Guillard sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Cruz laid out on the mat! Melvin Guillard's corner come in to congratulate him!
Cruz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (Punches) at 0:26 Round 4
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 22/39 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/21 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 499 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 499 s
Wow, Mevin turned this fight around 180 degrees in the 3rd round. He was getting dominated then in the 3rd, he came on and landed several hard clean shots to et back into it. When the 4th started, Cruz was still a bit dazed and Melvin picked up where he left off and knocked the poor bugger unconscious. A quick, sudden turn of events.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Guillard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Melvin Guillard moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Guillard throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Guillard throws a low kick
Dominick Cruz blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
glances off Guillard's arms.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Cruz.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz tries to open Guillard's guard...
Guillard breaks the lock and covers himself from Cruz's punches
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Guillard reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cruz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cruz is countered by Melvin Guillard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Cruz breaths deeply while 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard goes to the body...
his punches graze Cruz's arm.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that goes awry.
Cruz is trying to lift Guillard!
Brilliant side slam!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cruz's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Guillard
Guillard 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.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Guillard.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Guillard is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cruz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Cruz's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard 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.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Guillard adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Guillard is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cruz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Cruz's is smart enough to counter him.
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Guillard adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Cruz has one of his arm over Melvin Guillard's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Guillard is in now. Dominick Cruz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Guillard, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Guillard!
Guillard adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard 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
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Cruz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Guillard who put distance between them
Melvin Guillard fakes a move and moves laterally.
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
land while he's on his bicycle.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Melvin Guillard.
Cruz staggers backwards. Guillard wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard moves on the ground
Guillard cannot take advantage in the ground
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Cruz
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Melvin Guillard passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Cruz
Guillard is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Cruz doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Forehead
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard 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.
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Guillard! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
Guillard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Melvin Guillard uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Cruz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Cruz blocks and pushes his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Cruz leads with a punch
Melvin Guillard evades but whiffs with a counter.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cruz moves forward and holds Guillard
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz tries to take Melvin Guillard down... Guillard stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz launches a few punches...
Melvin Guillard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Guillard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Guillard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Guillard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Cruz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Guillard's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 Melvin Guillard
Guillard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Melvin Guillard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Guillard misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cruz tries to open up Melvin Guillard's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Guillard in the side of the head
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Guillard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Guillard moves forward and holds Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grapple with Melvin Guillard and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Melvin Guillard falls hard on the mat with Dominick Cruz on top of him
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 closed guard over Guillard
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Cruz moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Guillard
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Cruz's cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Guillard! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Guillard.
Melvin Guillard pushes away Cruz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cruz stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard circles to get the center of the cage
Crisp uppercut by Cruz followed by a hard jab
Melvin Guillard stumbles back.
Guillard's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard and Cruz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cruz launches a furious low kick!
Guillard blocks.
Melvin Guillard tries a hook to the body
and hits Cruz ribs hard
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Melvin Guillard
tags Cruz.
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard is looking to end this fight with strikes
Cruz anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz tries to close his guard around Guillard
He is not able to do it
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Cruz
Guillard breaths deeply while 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard chases Cruz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cruz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Guillard steps forward
Cruz feints.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
rocks Cruz!
Cruz has a small cut in his Nose
Melvin Guillard throws an uppercut
Cruz slips it.
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
That punishment by Melvin Guillard has left Cruz staggered! Melvin Guillard should try push forward now and finish this!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Dominick Cruz.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz looks rattled! Melvin Guillard sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
That brutal impact left Cruz laid out on the mat! Melvin Guillard's corner come in to congratulate him!
Cruz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (Punches) at 0:26 Round 4
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 22/39 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/21 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 499 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 499 s
Wow, Mevin turned this fight around 180 degrees in the 3rd round. He was getting dominated then in the 3rd, he came on and landed several hard clean shots to et back into it. When the 4th started, Cruz was still a bit dazed and Melvin picked up where he left off and knocked the poor bugger unconscious. A quick, sudden turn of events.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!