Post by The Sandman on May 20, 2022 22:53:13 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Dominick Cruz! Dominick Cruz! This is what the people are chanting here.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Deiveson Figueiredo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Deiveson Figueiredo is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
Deiveson Figueiredo comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Deiveson Figueiredo
mostly hits air.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz is measuring Figueiredo with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
A solid combination from Deiveson Figueiredo
connects with "Don't Call Me Ted".
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Figueiredo moves forward looking for some action
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Deiveson Figueiredo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Deiveson Figueiredo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as "Don't Call Me Ted" can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Figueiredo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Figueiredo tries to cover his face,
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo tries to open up "Don't Call Me Ted" with a few strikes with his right elbow...
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks a few elbows and now Deiveson Figueiredo will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Figueiredo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Figueiredo's side.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds Deiveson Figueiredo's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Deiveson Figueiredo hovers above "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz stops him from throwing strikes.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Deiveson Figueiredo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
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 did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Figueiredo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin with an uppercut while "Don't Call Me Ted" lands some great crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
"Don't Call Me Ted" is connecting with a few punches
Figueiredo is swinging for the fences!
"Don't Call Me Ted" backpedals and creates space. Deiveson Figueiredo is asking him if he is going to fight!
Figueiredo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Figueiredo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Figueiredo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Deiveson Figueiredo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to show some ground skills
Deiveson Figueiredo put "Don't Call Me Ted" in half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dominick Cruz pushes Figueiredo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by "Don't Call Me Ted" who is in full mount! Figueiredo is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Figueiredo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz isolates Deiveson Figueiredo's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
"Don't Call Me Ted" is locking that Arm Triangle...
Deiveson Figueiredo is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Deiveson Figueiredo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Figueiredo breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Deiveson Figueiredo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Deiveson Figueiredo.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Deiveson Figueiredo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Figueiredo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is getting frustrated here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz pushes Deiveson Figueiredo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps and tries to free his leg! Figueiredo doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Figueiredo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'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!
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" cannot take advantage in the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
"Don't Call Me Ted" looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Deiveson Figueiredo's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Deiveson Figueiredo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
Crushing shot to Figueiredo's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Deiveson Figueiredo to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo can't prevent his opponent from passing. "Don't Call Me Ted" looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Figueiredo's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Figueiredo from the side mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a few hammer fists to the face of Deiveson Figueiredo
Solid shots!
Figueiredo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Figueiredo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Deiveson Figueiredo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz goes for an americana!
Figueiredo breaks free.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Deiveson Figueiredo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Deiveson Figueiredo rolls over himself and stands up while Dominick Cruz rolls on his back.
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.
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. It was easy!
Figueiredo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
"Don't Call Me Ted" sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Deiveson Figueiredo.
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Round 4
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Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to cut off "Don't Call Me Ted" with punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" avoids getting cornered.
Figueiredo launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Deiveson Figueiredo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Figueiredo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Figueiredo launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Figueiredo evades.
Deiveson Figueiredo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Deiveson Figueiredo
land while he's on his bicycle.
Figueiredo has a small cut in his Nose
Deiveson Figueiredo throws an uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips it.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
A punch from Deiveson Figueiredo
grazes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s right cheek.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Figueiredo goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo works on the ground with his fingers over "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face
"Don't Call Me Ted" shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Deiveson Figueiredo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Figueiredo seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Not a desiderable position that "Don't Call Me Ted" is in now. Deiveson Figueiredo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The two exchange wildly
"Don't Call Me Ted" is connecting with a few punches
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Figueiredo decides to launch some tentative punches
Deiveson Figueiredo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dominick Cruz paws at Figueiredo.
Figueiredo swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
A punch from Dominick Cruz
grazes Figueiredo's right cheek.
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Figueiredo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the closed guard
"Don't Call Me Ted" succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo works on the ground with his fingers over "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Figueiredo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Deiveson Figueiredo.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Deiveson Figueiredo.
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Round 5
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"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Deiveson Figueiredo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Deiveson Figueiredo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Deiveson Figueiredo to his stomach and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over Figueiredo
Figueiredo breaths deeply while on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over Figueiredo
Figueiredo has "Don't Call Me Ted" controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to move under Figueiredo control.
Figueiredo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Figueiredo has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Figueiredo struggles in the ground trying to break "Don't Call Me Ted"'s control
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over Figueiredo
Figueiredo has "Don't Call Me Ted" controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Figueiredo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along "Don't Call Me Ted"
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Deiveson Figueiredo is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
"Don't Call Me Ted" is connecting with a few punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" and Figueiredo circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Deiveson Figueiredo
miss their mark.
Figueiredo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a flurry of punches
Figueiredo slips out of danger.
Solid jabs from Deiveson Figueiredo.
"Don't Call Me Ted" defends.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Deiveson Figueiredo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo 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 Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" 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 Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Figueiredo from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to show some ground skills
"Don't Call Me Ted" uses his strength to keep "Don't Call Me Ted" at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Figueiredo's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Deiveson Figueiredo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dominick Cruz paws at Figueiredo.
Figueiredo swings ineffectively.
Deiveson Figueiredo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but "Don't Call Me Ted" seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Figueiredo goes down.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo is moving on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to counter Figueiredo's moves on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is the winner of this round.
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Round 6
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Figueiredo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin with an uppercut while "Don't Call Me Ted" lands some great crosses.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Figueiredo goes down.
Crushing shot to Figueiredo's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles on the ground and tries to break Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz is in Figueiredo open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 6 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in "Don't Call Me Ted"'s side.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Figueiredo clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 6 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Figueiredo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to show some ground skills
Deiveson Figueiredo put "Don't Call Me Ted" in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz goes for an americana!
Figueiredo breaks free.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Figueiredo from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in "Don't Call Me Ted"'s side.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Figueiredo misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Figueiredo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 6 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg...
Figueiredo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Deiveson Figueiredo in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 6 round
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Deiveson Figueiredo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
"Don't Call Me Ted" and Figueiredo circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 6 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" pushes Deiveson Figueiredo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 6 round
Figueiredo pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Deiveson Figueiredo
Great move by "Don't Call Me Ted" who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Figueiredo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Figueiredo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Figueiredo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Figueiredo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 7
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Figueiredo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 7 round
Deiveson Figueiredo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Figueiredo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
"Don't Call Me Ted" circles out and slips free of Deiveson Figueiredo's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Deiveson Figueiredo swings...
hard impact to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face!
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Figueiredo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Figueiredo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Deiveson Figueiredo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 7 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Figueiredo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Deiveson Figueiredo to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 7 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Figueiredo is moving on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to counter Figueiredo's moves on the ground.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Deiveson Figueiredo in his guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Figueiredo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Deiveson Figueiredo in his guard...
Dominick Cruz moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 7 round
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo sits over his knees and pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg!
"Don't Call Me Ted" closes his legs around Deiveson Figueiredo's leg. Figueiredo is not able to move away now!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Figueiredo
He succeeds!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 7 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Deiveson Figueiredo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 7 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to open Figueiredo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Figueiredo is unable to cover himself now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Deiveson Figueiredo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 8
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The clock says 0:10 in the 8 round
Nice punch by Deiveson Figueiredo
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Figueiredo launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Deiveson Figueiredo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Deiveson Figueiredo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 8 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to show some ground skills
"Don't Call Me Ted" uses his strength to keep "Don't Call Me Ted" at a disadvantage
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Deiveson Figueiredo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Deiveson Figueiredo closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to show some ground skills
Deiveson Figueiredo put "Don't Call Me Ted" in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 8 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to close the guard.
Figueiredo put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 8 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Deep breaths from Deiveson Figueiredo who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Figueiredo launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
Deiveson Figueiredo swings...
...no good.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Deiveson Figueiredo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Deiveson Figueiredo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Deiveson Figueiredo.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Deiveson Figueiredo's arm and tries an armbar!
Figueiredo hold his own hand and breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Deiveson Figueiredo looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Deiveson Figueiredo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 8 round
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Figueiredo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 8 round
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Deiveson Figueiredo in his guard...
Dominick Cruz moves to half guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Figueiredo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Figueiredo's side.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 9
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Figueiredo moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
As the fight continues it seems that Deiveson Figueiredo is taking the best of the fight.
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Deiveson Figueiredo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Figueiredo launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
"Don't Call Me Ted" and Figueiredo circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Deiveson Figueiredo.
Even nicer blocks from "Don't Call Me Ted".
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
land while he's on his bicycle.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Deiveson Figueiredo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles on the ground and tries to break Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Figueiredo doesn't want to free his opponent and "Don't Call Me Ted" continues in closed guard
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Deiveson Figueiredo to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tremendous strikes from Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks with confidence
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Deiveson Figueiredo circles around "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Deiveson Figueiredo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Figueiredo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
The clock says 4:10 in the 9 round
Deiveson Figueiredo tries a hook to the body
but "Don't Call Me Ted" manages to dodge it
Deiveson Figueiredo tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs hard
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Figueiredo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 10
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The clock says 0:10 in the 10 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Figueiredo goes down.
Hard blow to Figueiredo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
Figueiredo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Deiveson Figueiredo is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 10 round
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Figueiredo breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in General Pablo Rojas (Asuncion, Paraguay) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
"Don't Call Me Ted" studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Figueiredo showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
Great hook by Deiveson Figueiredo! Dominick Cruz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Figueiredo is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Figueiredo launches a kick to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:45 in the 10 round
Figueiredo is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Deiveson Figueiredo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Figueiredo moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
Deiveson Figueiredo jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 10 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Deiveson Figueiredo avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Deiveson Figueiredo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 10 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo looks to be in very good shape.
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Deiveson Figueiredo regains full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Figueiredo 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 Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the closed guard of Deiveson Figueiredo and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 10 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 10 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles on the ground and tries to break Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Figueiredo doesn't want to free his opponent and "Don't Call Me Ted" continues in closed guard
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to cover his face,
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Figueiredo
Figueiredo tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 10 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to open Figueiredo's guard...
Figueiredo breaks the lock and covers himself from "Don't Call Me Ted"'s punches
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The fight ends in a draw.
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 20/20 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/33 (64%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 2028 s
Statistics: Deiveson Figueiredo
Punches 27/92 (29%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 17/65 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 2006 s
Dominick Cruz defends the Lightweight title!
Wow. a 10-round draw. Jesus...
This was way closer than I would have guessed, and Deiveson is far better than I had expected. This was an epic one. Not necessarily the best fight of the year, but definitely a fight huge in length, scope, and effort, with everything at stake. I think our fans are pretty pumped for the inevitable rematch that will ensue here.
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9: 94
Judge: Deiveson Figueiredo 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10: 96
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9: 95
Judge: Deiveson Figueiredo 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10: 95
Judge: Dominick Cruz 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9: 97
Judge: Deiveson Figueiredo 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10: 93
