Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2015 12:35:32 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Dominick Cruz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Aldo and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that goes awry.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Jose Aldo.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
goes nowhere.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aldo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Jose Aldo tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Jose Aldo passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Aldo tries to escape from the closed guard
Jose Aldo any adventage in the ground.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Aldo is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Jose Aldo moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aldo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Jose Aldo 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.
Jose Aldo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jose Aldo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jose Aldo attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz avoids getting cornered.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Pulverizing punch to Aldo's head!
Aldo slips the punch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Solid shot from Jose Aldo to the body.
Cruz didn't like that.
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Cruz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aldo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cruz launches a furious hook!
That hits Aldo's chin like a wrecking ball! Aldo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Aldo's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cruz is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Jose Aldo to stand up.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Cruz ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Jose Aldo to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Aldo open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Forehead
Dominick Cruz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Aldo's chin! That stops Aldo in his tracks!
A wicked punch by Dominick Cruz
rocks Aldo!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz chases Aldo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aldo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Jose Aldo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cruz's chin
Jose Aldo throws a looping left hand...
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Aldo throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulverizing punch to Aldo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Aldo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Dominick Cruz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aldo's face
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Aldo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dominick Cruz is coming in again!
Aldo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Aldo has a small cut in his Right eye
Cruz lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Aldo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Jose Aldo breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
Cruz is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
Cruz leans out of the way.
Cruz is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Jose Aldo to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jose Aldo is standing now.
Aldo pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dominick Cruz was tooling Jose Aldo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jose Aldo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aldo is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Aldo clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aldo! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Aldo is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aldo!
Cruz has one of his arm over Jose Aldo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Jose Aldo's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Aldo was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (GnP) at 4:48 Round 2
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 4/19 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 372 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Pretty much saw this one coming a season away. Pending off-character performance, flash KO, or dramatic upsets. Which happen, from time to time. Or, you know, often.
Dominick Cruz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Aldo and Cruz move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Inside leg kick from Cruz
that goes awry.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Jose Aldo.
Even nicer blocks from Cruz.
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
goes nowhere.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aldo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Cruz's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Jose Aldo tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Jose Aldo passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Cruz
Aldo tries to escape from the closed guard
Jose Aldo any adventage in the ground.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Aldo is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Jose Aldo moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aldo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Jose Aldo 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.
Jose Aldo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jose Aldo takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jose Aldo attempts to cut off Cruz with punches
Cruz avoids getting cornered.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Pulverizing punch to Aldo's head!
Aldo slips the punch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Solid shot from Jose Aldo to the body.
Cruz didn't like that.
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Cruz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aldo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cruz launches a furious hook!
That hits Aldo's chin like a wrecking ball! Aldo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Aldo's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cruz is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Jose Aldo to stand up.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Cruz ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Jose Aldo to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Aldo
Cruz struggles on the ground and tries to break Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Aldo open guard now
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Cruz
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
=========================================
Cruz throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Forehead
Dominick Cruz throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Aldo's chin! That stops Aldo in his tracks!
A wicked punch by Dominick Cruz
rocks Aldo!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz chases Aldo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aldo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Jose Aldo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Cruz's chin
Jose Aldo throws a looping left hand...
Cruz moves aside and dodges.
Aldo throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulverizing punch to Aldo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Aldo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Dominick Cruz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aldo's face
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Aldo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Dominick Cruz is coming in again!
Aldo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Aldo has a small cut in his Right eye
Cruz lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Aldo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Cruz goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Jose Aldo breaks the lock and pushes away Dominick Cruz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
Cruz is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo launches an up-kick intended for Dominick Cruz's head...
Cruz leans out of the way.
Cruz is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Jose Aldo to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jose Aldo is standing now.
Aldo pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dominick Cruz was tooling Jose Aldo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jose Aldo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Aldo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cruz looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aldo is covering himself! Cruz tries to force the situation and Aldo clumsily gives his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aldo! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz storms over Aldo with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aldo's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Aldo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Aldo is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with one hook in
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cruz drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo 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 Aldo.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aldo!
Cruz has one of his arm over Jose Aldo's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Cruz is in rear mount over Aldo with two hooks in
Cruz leans back...
He clobbers Jose Aldo's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Aldo was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (GnP) at 4:48 Round 2
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 4/19 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 372 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Pretty much saw this one coming a season away. Pending off-character performance, flash KO, or dramatic upsets. Which happen, from time to time. Or, you know, often.
I'm happy to he's no. 1 contender, but I won't completely call it or believe it to be inevitable til he does beat Joachim... 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!