Post by The Sandmen on Oct 29, 2014 17:01:50 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Stout while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Dominick Cruz shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stout is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Sam Stout and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Stout throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cruz's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Cruz shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Stout from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Stout stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dominick Cruz is coming in again!
Stout's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Forehead
Dominick Cruz throws a combo
Sam Stout ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cruz swings again, only to get countered once more! Cruz is looking bad here!
Cruz's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz has a small cut in his Left eye
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Stout has a small cut in his Chin
Good front kick from Cruz!
Stout stumbles backwards after that one!
A right hand from Sam Stout
makes Cruz stumble back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Stout!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sam Stout didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Stout open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Stout is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Stout 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 Stout with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Stout.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Stout, 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 Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout 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.
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Stout, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout 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 Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout 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 Stout with two hooks in
Stout has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sam Stout uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sam Stout. 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.
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stout blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Sam Stout's cheek! Stout stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Stout has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz decides to jump inside Stout's guard.
Stout didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Stout now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to open Stout's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Stout is unable to cover himself now!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Stout throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Cruz's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sam Stout attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz reels from the strikes.
Stout tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Stout is clinching with Cruz.
The fighters are clinching.
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Dominick Cruz's ribs shows the damage! Sam Stout is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz slightly pushes Stout into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Stout!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sam Stout closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
High kick from Sam Stout!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pulverizing punch to Stout's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Dominick Cruz throws a combo
Sam Stout ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cruz swings again, only to get countered once more! Cruz is looking bad here!
Cruz's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cruz has a small cut in his Mouth
You can see Stout's blood making stains in the mat.
Sam Stout paws at Cruz.
Cruz answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Stout steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Stout from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
You can see Stout's blood making stains in the mat.
Incredible haymaker from Sam Stout!
You can see Dominick Cruz's head being snapped backwards!
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Sam Stout takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sam Stout's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Sam Stout saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cruz is going to have a headache after this one.
Cruz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
Cruz fires low kicks
punishing Stout's legs repeatedly.
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Stout wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stout moves forward and holds Cruz
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sam Stout's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cruz is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sam Stout just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Stout tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
Dominick Cruz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Stout from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Dominick Cruz's mind is definitely in the fight, Stout just got nailed! Dominick Cruz saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Stout is going to have a headache after this one.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Good leg kicks from Sam Stout.
Dominick Cruz defends with ease.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Cruz pushes Sam Stout and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Cruz launches a kick
Stout checks it and keeps distance.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Cruz
that lands on Stout's face like a cannon ball!
Stout's Mouth is beginning to swell
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
An overhand right from Dominick Cruz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Stout's stops that one with his face! How is Stout standing?!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz chases Stout and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Stout steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Stout's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz charges at Stout throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Stout is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Left cheek
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Sam Stout is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Stout blocks and keeps his distance.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Pulverizing punch to Cruz's head!
Cruz slips the punch.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
An overhand right from Dominick Cruz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Stout's stops that one with his face! How is Stout standing?!
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Superb haymaker by Stout
Cruz manages to move aside
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Sam Stout continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Stout's chin! That stops Stout in his tracks!
Stout's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stout goes to the body...
his punches graze Cruz's arm.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Stout in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Mouth
Stout seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Sam Stout continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stout seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Sam Stout continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stout stumbles backwards staggered and Dominick Cruz launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Stout is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Stout's Mouth is beginning to swell
Sam Stout seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Sam Stout 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Stout to get back to his feet.
Stout climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Stout tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Sam Stout.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Stout follows Dominick Cruz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Stout needs to stop playing Dominick Cruz's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz steps backwards away from Sam Stout. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Stout tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of Stout, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Stout's ribs.
Hard blow to Stout's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Sam Stout closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Stout's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Sam Stout's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Stout's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Chin
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Sam Stout...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz storms over Stout with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Stout's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! Stout seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Stout's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 4:22 Round 3
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 29/41 (71%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 244 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 76/93 (82%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 210 s
Stout put on one of his best performances, making a fight out of this wolf-toss. He actually may have done better against the elite Cruz than anyone else in this tournament. Impressed.
Dominick Cruz shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stout is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Sam Stout comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Sam Stout and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Stout throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Cruz's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Cruz shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Stout from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Stout stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dominick Cruz is coming in again!
Stout's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Forehead
Dominick Cruz throws a combo
Sam Stout ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cruz swings again, only to get countered once more! Cruz is looking bad here!
Cruz's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cruz has a small cut in his Left eye
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Stout has a small cut in his Chin
Good front kick from Cruz!
Stout stumbles backwards after that one!
A right hand from Sam Stout
makes Cruz stumble back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Stout!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sam Stout didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Stout tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Stout
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Stout open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Sam Stout's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Stout is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout
Stout 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 Stout with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Stout.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Stout, 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 Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout 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.
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Cruz is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Stout, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Cruz moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Stout with two hooks in
Sam Stout 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.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout 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 Stout with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Stout!
Stout 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 Stout with two hooks in
Stout has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sam Stout uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Sam Stout. 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.
Dominick Cruz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stout blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Sam Stout's cheek! Stout stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Stout has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz decides to jump inside Stout's guard.
Stout didn't see that coming. Cruz is in open guard over Stout now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Stout
Dominick Cruz tries to open Stout's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Stout is unable to cover himself now!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Stout throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Cruz's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sam Stout attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz reels from the strikes.
Stout tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Stout is clinching with Cruz.
The fighters are clinching.
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Stout launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Dominick Cruz's ribs shows the damage! Sam Stout is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz slightly pushes Stout into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Stout!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Sam Stout closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
High kick from Sam Stout!
He misses narrowly!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pulverizing punch to Stout's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Dominick Cruz throws a combo
Sam Stout ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Cruz swings again, only to get countered once more! Cruz is looking bad here!
Cruz's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cruz has a small cut in his Mouth
You can see Stout's blood making stains in the mat.
Sam Stout paws at Cruz.
Cruz answers with solid punches!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Stout steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Stout from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
You can see Stout's blood making stains in the mat.
Incredible haymaker from Sam Stout!
You can see Dominick Cruz's head being snapped backwards!
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Sam Stout takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Sam Stout's mind is definitely in the fight, Cruz just got nailed! Sam Stout saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cruz is going to have a headache after this one.
Cruz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
Cruz fires low kicks
punishing Stout's legs repeatedly.
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Stout wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stout moves forward and holds Cruz
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sam Stout's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cruz is throwing a flurry of punches!
Sam Stout just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Stout tries to take Dominick Cruz down... Cruz stumbles backwards and Sam Stout launches a few punches...
Dominick Cruz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz launches a rapid series of punches
taking Stout from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Dominick Cruz's mind is definitely in the fight, Stout just got nailed! Dominick Cruz saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Stout is going to have a headache after this one.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Good leg kicks from Sam Stout.
Dominick Cruz defends with ease.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Cruz pushes Sam Stout and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cruz looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sam Stout's punches
Stout is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
Cruz launches a kick
Stout checks it and keeps distance.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Cruz
that lands on Stout's face like a cannon ball!
Stout's Mouth is beginning to swell
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stout looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Stout measures the resilience of Cruz's chin with an uppercut while Cruz lands some great crosses.
Cruz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
An overhand right from Dominick Cruz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Stout's stops that one with his face! How is Stout standing?!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz chases Stout and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Stout steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Stout's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz charges at Stout throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Stout is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Left cheek
Not a desiderable position that Cruz is in now. Sam Stout is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz throws a lazy kick
Stout blocks and keeps his distance.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Pulverizing punch to Cruz's head!
Cruz slips the punch.
Stout misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
An overhand right from Dominick Cruz that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Stout's stops that one with his face! How is Stout standing?!
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Superb haymaker by Stout
Cruz manages to move aside
Brutal combination from Dominick Cruz!
Stout is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Sam Stout continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Stout's chin! That stops Stout in his tracks!
Stout's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stout goes to the body...
his punches graze Cruz's arm.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sam Stout embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Cruz who put distance between them
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from Dominick Cruz
puts Stout in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Mouth
Stout seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Sam Stout continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz and Stout engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stout seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Sam Stout continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stout stumbles backwards staggered and Dominick Cruz launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Stout is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Stout's Mouth is beginning to swell
Sam Stout seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dominick Cruz!
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Sam Stout 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Cruz is standing while Stout is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz steps back and allows Stout to get back to his feet.
Stout climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Stout tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Cruz moves backwards and circles around Sam Stout.
Sam Stout is a bloody mess!
Stout follows Dominick Cruz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Stout needs to stop playing Dominick Cruz's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Cruz steps backwards away from Sam Stout. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Stout tries to grapple
Cruz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz has found an opening in the defense of Stout, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Stout's ribs.
Hard blow to Stout's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stout goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Stout
Sam Stout's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cruz tries to jump to side mount.
Sam Stout closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Cruz fires a barrage of punches at Stout's head!
This is bad! Cruz is just pounding on Sam Stout's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Stout's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Sam Stout's Chin
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Sam Stout
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Sam Stout...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Sam Stout
Stout doesn't stop bleeding.
Dominick Cruz storms over Stout with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Stout's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! Stout seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Stout's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 4:22 Round 3
Statistics: Sam Stout
Punches 29/41 (71%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 244 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 76/93 (82%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 210 s
Stout put on one of his best performances, making a fight out of this wolf-toss. He actually may have done better against the elite Cruz than anyone else in this tournament. Impressed.
Dom fired of nearly 100 puches too, and it took elbows to beat Sammy... That's sick. Great fight. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!