Post by The Sandmen on Oct 26, 2014 9:49:59 GMT -5
Joachim Hansen glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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Hansen and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Joachim Hansen launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hansen from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Hansen steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hansen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joachim Hansen has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Dominick Cruz steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz goes to the body...
He punishes Hansen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Joachim Hansen.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Hansen!
Some big punches are landing!
Hansen launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Cruz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz paws at Hansen.
Hansen answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Hansen and raining down combinations!
Hansen's corner looks worried!
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of Hansen, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hansen's ribs.
Joachim Hansen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Joachim Hansen tries a high kick!
Cruz blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hansen from the ground!
Hansen's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dominick Cruz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grab one of Joachim Hansen's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Joachim Hansen landed hard on his back
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
Cruz leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Cruz opts to jump inside Hansen's guard.
Hansen fights back with his feet, forcing Cruz to try something else.
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joachim Hansen launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
It lands flush with Dominick Cruz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
It lands flush with Dominick Cruz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Cruz moves backwards and gestures for Joachim Hansen to stand up.
Hansen climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Hansen decides to launch some tentative punches
Cruz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hansen with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cruz steps backwards away from Joachim Hansen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Hansen moves aside and dodges.
Joachim Hansen attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hansen.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joachim Hansen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz tries a middle kick
Hansen blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Hansen's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Hansen is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Hansen.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hansen gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Cruz pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen pushes Dominick Cruz againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Cruz cannot escape Joachim Hansen's clinch! Joachim Hansen is just brutalizing Cruz with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Hansen hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Hansen! It would have finished this fight.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Joachim Hansen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Hansen to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Joachim Hansen's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joachim Hansen pulls down on Dominick Cruz's hand and staves off danger
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Joachim Hansen tries to take advantage...
Hansen has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Hansen control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen 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 Hansen
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Joachim Hansen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Joachim Hansen's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Hansen open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Hansen
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hansen's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hansen cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cruz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hansen
this is getting worse and worse for Hansen
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and moves laterally.
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Hansen in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
Dominick Cruz charges at Hansen throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hansen is rocked!
Hansen's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cruz.
It looks like Hansen was hit by a bus!
Hansen has a small cut in his Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Hansen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joachim Hansen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Hansen is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Hansen is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cruz ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Cruz
that lands on Hansen's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Mouth
Dominick Cruz and Hansen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Hansen launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz blocks
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Joachim Hansen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Hansen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joachim Hansen is not able to stop Hansen ground skills and Dominick Cruz moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hansen measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hansen's face with those brutal elbows! Hansen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen 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 Hansen with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hansen.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hansen is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hansen, 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Joachim Hansen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Hansen's Nose is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hansen is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz viciously slams hammer blows to Hansen's face!
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Cruz has one of his arm over Joachim Hansen's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen 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 in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hansen, 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hansen's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hansen's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
Hansen seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hansen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
The cutman is working on Hansen's face.
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Round 4
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As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Joachim Hansen throws a combo
Dominick Cruz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Hansen swings again, only to get countered once more! Hansen is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cruz.
It looks like Hansen was hit by a bus!
Hansen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left cheek
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Joachim Hansen just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz launches a furious hook!
That hits Hansen's chin like a wrecking ball! Hansen loses balance and goes to the mat.
Hansen's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen kicks his legs trying to keep Dominick Cruz away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Joachim Hansen to stand up.
Joachim Hansen is on his feet again.
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Hansen and raining down combinations!
Hansen's corner looks worried!
Hansen's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hansen has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz was tooling Joachim Hansen for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joachim Hansen lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Cruz wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Hansen and raining down combinations!
Hansen's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Cruz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hansen
this is getting worse and worse for Hansen
Hansen hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen unconscious on the mat!
Hansen's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hansen has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (Punches) at 1:39 Round 4
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 58/69 (84%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/43 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Decent fight from Cruz. Hansen was just not interested in fighting here. I wonder if aggression would help that.
Dominick Cruz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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Hansen and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Joachim Hansen launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Hansen from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Hansen steps forward
Dominick Cruz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hansen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joachim Hansen has found an opening in the defense of Cruz, launching a big hook
Dominick Cruz steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Cruz goes to the body...
He punishes Hansen's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Joachim Hansen.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Hansen!
Some big punches are landing!
Hansen launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Cruz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz paws at Hansen.
Hansen answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Hansen and raining down combinations!
Hansen's corner looks worried!
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of Hansen, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hansen's ribs.
Joachim Hansen closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Joachim Hansen tries a high kick!
Cruz blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Cruz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Hansen from the ground!
Hansen's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dominick Cruz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cruz grab one of Joachim Hansen's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Joachim Hansen landed hard on his back
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
Cruz leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Cruz opts to jump inside Hansen's guard.
Hansen fights back with his feet, forcing Cruz to try something else.
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joachim Hansen launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
It lands flush with Dominick Cruz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
It lands flush with Dominick Cruz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Cruz moves backwards and gestures for Joachim Hansen to stand up.
Hansen climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Hansen decides to launch some tentative punches
Cruz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Hansen with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cruz steps backwards away from Joachim Hansen. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cruz feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Hansen moves aside and dodges.
Joachim Hansen attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hansen.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joachim Hansen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz tries a middle kick
Hansen blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Hansen's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Hansen is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Cruz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Cruz is clinching with Hansen.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hansen gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Cruz pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Hansen pushes Dominick Cruz againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Cruz cannot escape Joachim Hansen's clinch! Joachim Hansen is just brutalizing Cruz with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Hansen hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Hansen! It would have finished this fight.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Joachim Hansen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz won't budge, forcing Hansen to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Dominick Cruz slides his arm under Joachim Hansen's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joachim Hansen pulls down on Dominick Cruz's hand and staves off danger
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Joachim Hansen tries to take advantage...
Hansen has Cruz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cruz is unable to move under Hansen control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Cruz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen 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 Hansen
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Joachim Hansen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Joachim Hansen's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Hansen open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Hansen
Cruz tries to move to full mount
Cruz succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Hansen's moves.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hansen cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cruz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cruz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hansen
this is getting worse and worse for Hansen
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and moves laterally.
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Hansen in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
Dominick Cruz charges at Hansen throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Hansen is rocked!
Hansen's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cruz.
It looks like Hansen was hit by a bus!
Hansen has a small cut in his Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Hansen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joachim Hansen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Hansen is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Hansen is throwing a flurry of punches!
Cruz ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Superb haymaker by Cruz
that lands on Hansen's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Mouth
Dominick Cruz and Hansen engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Hansen launches a furious low kick!
Dominick Cruz blocks
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Joachim Hansen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cruz.
Hansen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joachim Hansen is not able to stop Hansen ground skills and Dominick Cruz moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hansen measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hansen's face with those brutal elbows! Hansen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen 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 Hansen with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hansen.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hansen is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hansen, 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Joachim Hansen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Hansen's Nose is beginning to swell
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Hansen has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hansen is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz moves to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz viciously slams hammer blows to Hansen's face!
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Cruz has one of his arm over Joachim Hansen's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Joachim Hansen 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 in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hansen, 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 Hansen with two hooks in
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hansen's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Hansen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Hansen's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
Hansen seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Hansen, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hansen!
Hansen adopts the turtle defense and Cruz is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Dominick Cruz, but it's close.
The cutman is working on Hansen's face.
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Round 4
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As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Joachim Hansen throws a combo
Dominick Cruz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Hansen swings again, only to get countered once more! Hansen is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Right eye
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Cruz.
It looks like Hansen was hit by a bus!
Hansen's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left cheek
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Joachim Hansen just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz launches a furious hook!
That hits Hansen's chin like a wrecking ball! Hansen loses balance and goes to the mat.
Hansen's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen kicks his legs trying to keep Dominick Cruz away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cruz is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Joachim Hansen to stand up.
Joachim Hansen is on his feet again.
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Hansen and raining down combinations!
Hansen's corner looks worried!
Hansen's Left eye is beginning to swell
Hansen has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz was tooling Joachim Hansen for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joachim Hansen lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
Cruz is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Cruz wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz is opening up on Hansen and raining down combinations!
Hansen's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Cruz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Hansen
this is getting worse and worse for Hansen
Hansen hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen unconscious on the mat!
Hansen's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hansen has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (Punches) at 1:39 Round 4
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/15 (53%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 58/69 (84%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/43 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Decent fight from Cruz. Hansen was just not interested in fighting here. I wonder if aggression would help that.
Well played. 
