Post by The Sandman on Jul 21, 2022 22:25:18 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by "Don't Call Me Ted" while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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.
Dominick Cruz has fight Deiveson Figueiredo 1 times.
Dominick Cruz is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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"Don't Call Me Ted" and Davidson Figaro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davidson Figaro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davidson Figaro avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Davidson Figaro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a lazy kick
Davidson Figaro blocks and keeps his distance.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davidson Figaro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
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 Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Davidson Figaro 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" is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Davidson Figaro's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" drills Deiveson Figueiredo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro 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.
"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 Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a rapid series of punches
taking "Don't Call Me Ted" from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Deiveson Figueiredo! Brilliant slam!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"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 Davidson Figaro
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 Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz storms over Davidson Figaro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Davidson Figaro's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
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 Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Deiveson Figueiredo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davidson Figaro launches a flurry of punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips out of danger.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
makes Davidson Figaro stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Deiveson Figueiredo's Forehead
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Deiveson Figueiredo is opening up on "Don't Call Me Ted" and raining down combinations!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s corner looks worried!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Left cheek
A wicked punch by Deiveson Figueiredo
goes awry.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
"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
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
Davidson Figaro 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.
Davidson Figaro clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Deiveson Figueiredo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" follows Deiveson Figueiredo
only to get counter punched in a big way! "Don't Call Me Ted" needs to stop playing Deiveson Figueiredo's game or he'll get knocked out!
Davidson Figaro is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from Davidson Figaro
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. "Don't Call Me Ted" is clinching with Davidson Figaro.
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Deiveson Figueiredo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from "Don't Call Me Ted" who put distance between them
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
"Don't Call Me Ted" is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Deiveson Figueiredo's Right cheek
Davidson Figaro launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Deiveson Figueiredo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Davidson Figaro avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
"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
Dominick Cruz hovers above Davidson Figaro
Good punches to Davidson Figaro's body.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to open Davidson Figaro's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Davidson Figaro is unable to cover himself now!
Davidson Figaro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Davidson Figaro launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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
Davidson Figaro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Davidson Figaro feints.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a body shot
"Don't Call Me Ted" dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:25 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 Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz throws a flurry of punches at Davidson Figaro...
A lot of them are hitting Davidson Figaro's face
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted" succeeds
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Davidson Figaro looks to be in very good shape.
Davidson Figaro launches a flurry of punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips out of danger.
Davidson Figaro launches a stiff jab!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks that one.
Davidson Figaro clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is swinging for the fences!
Davidson Figaro backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Davidson Figaro 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!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Davidson Figaro launches a kick to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s thigh
"Don't Call Me Ted" checks that kick!
Davidson Figaro misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz launches an up-kick intended for Deiveson Figueiredo's head...
It lands flush with Deiveson Figueiredo's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
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
"Don't Call Me Ted" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz and Davidson Figaro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Deiveson Figueiredo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
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 Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
Davidson Figaro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Deiveson Figueiredo is on half guard!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" put Deiveson Figueiredo in closed guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Davidson Figaro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Davidson Figaro's side.
Davidson Figaro ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro 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
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro 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
Davidson Figaro tries to show some ground skills
"Don't Call Me Ted" uses his strength to keep "Don't Call Me Ted" at a disadvantage
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
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 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Davidson Figaro steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Davidson Figaro clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
glances off Davidson Figaro's arms.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Deiveson Figueiredo.
Even nicer blocks from "Don't Call Me Ted".
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dominick Cruz's cheek! "Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
"Don't Call Me Ted" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Deiveson Figueiredo tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off "Don't Call Me Ted"'s arms.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Davidson Figaro leads with a punch
Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Davidson Figaro and "Don't Call Me Ted" are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dominick Cruz's cheek! "Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
Davidson Figaro doesn't allow him!
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Deiveson Figueiredo steps back and allows "Don't Call Me Ted" to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Davidson Figaro feints.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz paws at Davidson Figaro.
Davidson Figaro answers with solid punches!
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davidson Figaro goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Deiveson Figueiredo.
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Round 4
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"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 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.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Dominick Cruz sits high on Deiveson Figueiredo's chest and pulls his leg underneath Davidson Figaro's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Davidson Figaro tries to roll out. He's too quick for Dominick Cruz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by "Don't Call Me Ted" and it cost him top position.
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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
"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
Deiveson Figueiredo is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz paws at Davidson Figaro.
Davidson Figaro answers with solid punches!
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" throws a lazy kick
Davidson Figaro blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Deiveson Figueiredo
goes nowhere.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Davidson Figaro is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Davidson Figaro evades.
Deiveson Figueiredo circles around "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from Davidson Figaro
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin
A wicked punch by Deiveson Figueiredo
rocks "Don't Call Me Ted"!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Davidson Figaro followed by a hard jab
Dominick Cruz stumbles back.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Deiveson Figueiredo is coming in again!
Davidson Figaro goes to the body...
He punishes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of hooks.
"Don't Call Me Ted" ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Davidson Figaro tries to grapple
He puts "Don't Call Me Ted" in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Davidson Figaro pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Davidson Figaro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Deiveson Figueiredo postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting "Don't Call Me Ted" hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Davidson Figaro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davidson Figaro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Davidson Figaro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Davidson Figaro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Davidson Figaro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Deiveson Figueiredo looks to counter!
Deiveson Figueiredo locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dominick Cruz brings Deiveson Figueiredo down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz storms over Davidson Figaro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Deiveson Figueiredo blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
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 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro 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" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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" 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
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Deiveson Figueiredo, but it's close.
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Round 5
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"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Deiveson Figueiredo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Davidson Figaro only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
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 0:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Davidson Figaro breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Davidson Figaro
that lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face like a cannon ball!
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davidson Figaro goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Davidson Figaro 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.
Deiveson Figueiredo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
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.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Davidson Figaro steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro begins to launch a barrage of punches over "Don't Call Me Ted"
this is getting worse and worse for "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Deiveson Figueiredo looks to counter!
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin
"Don't Call Me Ted" and Davidson Figaro circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Davidson Figaro dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Davidson Figaro blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Deiveson Figueiredo is coming in again!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Right cheek
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Davidson Figaro 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" tries to escape from closed guard...
Davidson Figaro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Deiveson Figueiredo is on half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Davidson Figaro is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davidson Figaro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Davidson Figaro 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
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Deiveson Figueiredo by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 675 s
Statistics: Deiveson Figueiredo
Punches 64/115 (56%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/18 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
These guys are quite evenly matched. I originally thought Figueiredo was going to walk away with this one based on his power-upgrades, but Cruz is well-developed himself, though not completely capped, so...yeah. This was a good one, overall.
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.
Dominick Cruz has fight Deiveson Figueiredo 1 times.
Dominick Cruz is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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"Don't Call Me Ted" and Davidson Figaro move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davidson Figaro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davidson Figaro avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Davidson Figaro can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a lazy kick
Davidson Figaro blocks and keeps his distance.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davidson Figaro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
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 Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Davidson Figaro 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" is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Davidson Figaro's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" drills Deiveson Figueiredo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro 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.
"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 Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a rapid series of punches
taking "Don't Call Me Ted" from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Deiveson Figueiredo! Brilliant slam!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"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 Davidson Figaro
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 Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo attempts to move to full guard
Deiveson Figueiredo manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz storms over Davidson Figaro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Davidson Figaro's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
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 Davidson Figaro
Deiveson Figueiredo 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Deiveson Figueiredo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davidson Figaro launches a flurry of punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips out of danger.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Dominick Cruz
makes Davidson Figaro stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Deiveson Figueiredo's Forehead
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Deiveson Figueiredo is opening up on "Don't Call Me Ted" and raining down combinations!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s corner looks worried!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Left cheek
A wicked punch by Deiveson Figueiredo
goes awry.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Dominick Cruz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
"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
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
Davidson Figaro 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.
Davidson Figaro clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Deiveson Figueiredo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" follows Deiveson Figueiredo
only to get counter punched in a big way! "Don't Call Me Ted" needs to stop playing Deiveson Figueiredo's game or he'll get knocked out!
Davidson Figaro is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is smart enough to block that one.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
A left hook from Davidson Figaro
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. He made it look easy!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. "Don't Call Me Ted" is clinching with Davidson Figaro.
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Deiveson Figueiredo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from "Don't Call Me Ted" who put distance between them
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
"Don't Call Me Ted" is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Deiveson Figueiredo's Right cheek
Davidson Figaro launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Deiveson Figueiredo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Davidson Figaro avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
"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
Dominick Cruz hovers above Davidson Figaro
Good punches to Davidson Figaro's body.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz tries to open Davidson Figaro's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dominick Cruz. Davidson Figaro is unable to cover himself now!
Davidson Figaro's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Davidson Figaro launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
"Don't Call Me Ted" sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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
Davidson Figaro tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Davidson Figaro feints.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a body shot
"Don't Call Me Ted" dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:25 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 Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz throws a flurry of punches at Davidson Figaro...
A lot of them are hitting Davidson Figaro's face
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted" succeeds
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Davidson Figaro looks to be in very good shape.
Davidson Figaro launches a flurry of punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips out of danger.
Davidson Figaro launches a stiff jab!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks that one.
Davidson Figaro clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is swinging for the fences!
Davidson Figaro backpedals and creates space. Dominick Cruz is asking him if he is going to fight!
Davidson Figaro 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!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Davidson Figaro launches a kick to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s thigh
"Don't Call Me Ted" checks that kick!
Davidson Figaro misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz launches an up-kick intended for Deiveson Figueiredo's head...
It lands flush with Deiveson Figueiredo's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
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
"Don't Call Me Ted" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz and Davidson Figaro engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Deiveson Figueiredo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
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 Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
Davidson Figaro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Deiveson Figueiredo is on half guard!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" put Deiveson Figueiredo in closed guard.
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Davidson Figaro's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Davidson Figaro's side.
Davidson Figaro ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Deiveson Figueiredo is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro 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
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro 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
Davidson Figaro tries to show some ground skills
"Don't Call Me Ted" uses his strength to keep "Don't Call Me Ted" at a disadvantage
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
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 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Davidson Figaro steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Davidson Figaro clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
glances off Davidson Figaro's arms.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Deiveson Figueiredo.
Even nicer blocks from "Don't Call Me Ted".
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dominick Cruz's cheek! "Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
"Don't Call Me Ted" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Deiveson Figueiredo tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off "Don't Call Me Ted"'s arms.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Davidson Figaro leads with a punch
Dominick Cruz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Davidson Figaro and "Don't Call Me Ted" are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Deiveson Figueiredo launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Dominick Cruz's cheek! "Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to stand up!
Davidson Figaro doesn't allow him!
Davidson Figaro is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Deiveson Figueiredo steps back and allows "Don't Call Me Ted" to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Davidson Figaro feints.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz paws at Davidson Figaro.
Davidson Figaro answers with solid punches!
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davidson Figaro goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Deiveson Figueiredo.
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Round 4
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"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 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.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Dominick Cruz sits high on Deiveson Figueiredo's chest and pulls his leg underneath Davidson Figaro's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Davidson Figaro tries to roll out. He's too quick for Dominick Cruz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by "Don't Call Me Ted" and it cost him top position.
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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
"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
Deiveson Figueiredo is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz paws at Davidson Figaro.
Davidson Figaro answers with solid punches!
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" throws a lazy kick
Davidson Figaro blocks and keeps his distance.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Deiveson Figueiredo
goes nowhere.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
Davidson Figaro is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Davidson Figaro evades.
Deiveson Figueiredo circles around "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A left hook from Davidson Figaro
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin
A wicked punch by Deiveson Figueiredo
rocks "Don't Call Me Ted"!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Davidson Figaro followed by a hard jab
Dominick Cruz stumbles back.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Deiveson Figueiredo is coming in again!
Davidson Figaro goes to the body...
He punishes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of hooks.
"Don't Call Me Ted" ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Davidson Figaro tries to grapple
He puts "Don't Call Me Ted" in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Davidson Figaro pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Davidson Figaro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Deiveson Figueiredo postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting "Don't Call Me Ted" hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Davidson Figaro trying to keep the fight at striking range
Davidson Figaro doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Davidson Figaro is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Davidson Figaro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Davidson Figaro is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Deiveson Figueiredo looks to counter!
Deiveson Figueiredo locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Dominick Cruz brings Deiveson Figueiredo down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz storms over Davidson Figaro with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Deiveson Figueiredo blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
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 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro 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" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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" 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
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Deiveson Figueiredo...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Deiveson Figueiredo tries to roll on the ground...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Deiveson Figueiredo, but it's close.
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Round 5
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"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Deiveson Figueiredo goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
Davidson Figaro only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop bleeding.
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Davidson Figaro
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 0:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Deiveson Figueiredo
Davidson Figaro breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Davidson Figaro
that lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face like a cannon ball!
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davidson Figaro goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Davidson Figaro 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.
Deiveson Figueiredo gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
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.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Davidson Figaro steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You can see "Don't Call Me Ted"'s blood making stains in the mat.
Davidson Figaro begins to launch a barrage of punches over "Don't Call Me Ted"
this is getting worse and worse for "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Deiveson Figueiredo looks to counter!
Deiveson Figueiredo fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin
"Don't Call Me Ted" and Davidson Figaro circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Davidson Figaro dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Davidson Figaro blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Deiveson Figueiredo is coming in again!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Right cheek
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Davidson Figaro 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" tries to escape from closed guard...
Davidson Figaro waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Deiveson Figueiredo is on half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Municipal Stadium (Wroclaw, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Deiveson Figueiredo!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Davidson Figaro is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks "Don't Call Me Ted"'s jaw!
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davidson Figaro is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Davidson Figaro
Davidson Figaro tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Deiveson Figueiredo's guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Davidson Figaro
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Davidson Figaro 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
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Deiveson Figueiredo rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Deiveson Figueiredo by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/13 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 675 s
Statistics: Deiveson Figueiredo
Punches 64/115 (56%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/18 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
These guys are quite evenly matched. I originally thought Figueiredo was going to walk away with this one based on his power-upgrades, but Cruz is well-developed himself, though not completely capped, so...yeah. This was a good one, overall.
