Post by The Sandmen on Sept 15, 2016 9:29:46 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Georges St-Pierre is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Cruz rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over GSP
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cruz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over GSP
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Every time Georges St-Pierre attempts to get inside
Cruz misses with a low kick.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulverizing punch to Cruz's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left cheek
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Solid jabs from Georges St-Pierre.
Cruz defends.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
That one hits but GSP seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Nose
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz may be in trouble!
Cruz pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Cruz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Cruz doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Cruz
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dominick Cruz is not able to stop Cruz ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
Cruz has a small cut in his Chin
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Cruz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dominick Cruz
Blocked by Cruz.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Cruz.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP leans back...
Cruz eyes him warily.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Terrible one sided match... Cruz was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP 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 tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Cruz.
Cruz has a small cut in his Left eye
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cruz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A solid combination from Dominick Cruz
mostly hits air.
Terrible one sided match... Cruz was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Cruz
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Cruz's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Nose
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
Cruz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cruz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Dominick Cruz's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Cruz was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (Elbows) at 2:28 Round 3
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/21 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/60 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Wow, this wasn't even close. GSP totes had Cruz's number. Cruz had some offense to start the second...but that was about it. Otherwise, this was the St-Pierre show.
Georges St-Pierre is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Georges St-Pierre is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cruz and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cruz goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Cruz rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over GSP
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cruz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over GSP
Cruz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cruz decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Every time Georges St-Pierre attempts to get inside
Cruz misses with a low kick.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulverizing punch to Cruz's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left cheek
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Solid jabs from Georges St-Pierre.
Cruz defends.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
That one hits but GSP seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Nose
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
GSP struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Cruz may be in trouble!
Cruz pushes Georges St-Pierre and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
GSP looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
GSP is on the receiving end of a great combo by Cruz.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Cruz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Cruz doesn't fight back!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP tries to stand up!
Cruz doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre 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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Dominick Cruz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on GSP's chin
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cruz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Cruz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Cruz
GSP tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dominick Cruz is not able to stop Cruz ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
Cruz has a small cut in his Chin
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Cruz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cruz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dominick Cruz
Blocked by Cruz.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Cruz.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP leans back...
Cruz eyes him warily.
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
Terrible one sided match... Cruz was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Cruz tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP 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 tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Cruz
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cruz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cruz clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Good looking punches from Georges St-Pierre on the ground
They could take their toll on Cruz.
Cruz has a small cut in his Left eye
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Cruz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A solid combination from Dominick Cruz
mostly hits air.
Terrible one sided match... Cruz was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Dominick Cruz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Cruz
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Cruz's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Georges St-Pierre gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Cruz doesn't stop bleeding.
Georges St-Pierre throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Nose
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Dominick Cruz, who is barely covering up!
Cruz's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Cruz
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre uses some of his skill by jumping out of Cruz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
You can see Cruz's blood making stains in the mat.
Cruz measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Dominick Cruz's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dominick Cruz.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Cruz tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Cruz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Georges St-Pierre storms over Cruz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cruz's face with his elbows!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Cruz was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (Elbows) at 2:28 Round 3
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 16/21 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/60 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 564 s
Wow, this wasn't even close. GSP totes had Cruz's number. Cruz had some offense to start the second...but that was about it. Otherwise, this was the St-Pierre show.
I don't remember accepting this fight. I remember accepting something else. I wouldn't have accepted this.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!