Post by The Sandman on Sept 8, 2022 20:06:58 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Maximus The Blessed while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Dominick Cruz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 4 times. He has lost 3 of them.
Dominick Cruz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Max Holloway comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off "Don't Call Me Ted" with punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" avoids getting cornered.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Mouth is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is getting frustrated here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dominick Cruz lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount
Maximus The Blessed's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
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.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems staggered and Max Holloway runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts "Don't Call Me Ted" from the ground!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
A solid combination from Max Holloway
connects with "Don't Call Me Ted".
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A right hand from Max Holloway
makes "Don't Call Me Ted" stumble back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Nose
Maximus The Blessed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Maximus The Blessed's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dominick Cruz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is standing while Maximus The Blessed is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, "Don't Call Me Ted" just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! "Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a headache after this one.
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maximus The Blessed stops that one with his ribs!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Maximus The Blessed who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Dominick Cruz pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and advance towards Maximus The Blessed trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Max Holloway lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is standing while Maximus The Blessed is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz decides to jump inside Maximus The Blessed's guard.
Maximus The Blessed didn't see that coming. "Don't Call Me Ted" is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Max Holloway is on half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to improve position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" adjusts and closes his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed breaks the closed guard of Dominick Cruz and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to show some ground skills
Dominick Cruz put Maximus The Blessed in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway pushes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maximus The Blessed who is in full mount! "Don't Call Me Ted" is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Dominick Cruz's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Dominick Cruz's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Dominick Cruz easily defends the attempt.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
"Don't Call Me Ted" has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch to Max Holloway ribs and the tries to trip him
Maximus The Blessed loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Maximus The Blessed didn't like that.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maximus The Blessed climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Maximus The Blessed 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.
Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A punch from Max Holloway
grazes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s left cheek.
Dominick Cruz paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed swings ineffectively.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed 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!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maximus The Blessed uses his forearms to block the impact!
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Max Holloway sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" looks to be in very good shape.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"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.
Maximus The Blessed leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Maximus The Blessed quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted" ribs hard
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Maximus The Blessed's ribs hard
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Max Holloway uses some of his skill by jumping out of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed catch Dominick Cruz's right arm and tries a kimura
Dominick Cruz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed holds Dominick Cruz's arms and blocks the punches!
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
"Don't Call Me Ted" pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Maximus The Blessed put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Maximus The Blessed quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Max Holloway
Great move by "Don't Call Me Ted" who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Maximus The Blessed pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles backwards but Max Holloway chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed 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"
Some nice shots from Max Holloway
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
"Don't Call Me Ted" staggers backwards. Maximus The Blessed wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
"Don't Call Me Ted" backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" quickly defends.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Maximus The Blessed is smart enough to block that one.
"Don't Call Me Ted" studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice low kick from "Don't Call Me Ted"
but Max Holloway stops it.
"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
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face like a cannon ball!
"Don't Call Me Ted" pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin! That stops "Don't Call Me Ted" in his tracks!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
Max Holloway fires an unorthodox punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s torso
that goes wide.
Maximus The Blessed launches a furious hook!
That hits "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin like a wrecking ball! "Don't Call Me Ted" loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
"Don't Call Me Ted" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Maximus The Blessed, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks with confidence
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maximus The Blessed's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Maximus The Blessed put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"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.
Maximus The Blessed leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Deep breaths from Max Holloway 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 closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Max Holloway's guard...
Max Holloway has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway was tooling Dominick Cruz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dominick Cruz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
but Maximus The Blessed manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Maximus The Blessed's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed 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 Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz pushes Max Holloway against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Max Holloway struggles not allowing Dominick Cruz improve his position.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"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! Maximus The Blessed's being punished here!
Maximus The Blessed's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maximus The Blessed is able to break the lock.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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.
Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Max Holloway by Majority decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 34/67 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1183,37
Clinch Damage 9,67
Ground Damage 5,83
Time on the ground 653 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 205,5
Clinch Damage 3
Ground Damage 66
Time on the ground 655 s
DAMNNN, these guys always put on good, interesting fights that leave me wanting more rounds. Cruz let Holloway have most of the first chunk of the fight, but was working his way back into it as the late rounds approached. I really wanted to see if he could continue that momentum and turn the fight around in later rounds, but we were deprived of that, and as a result, this fight looks weaker on paper than it displayed with momentum bars and everything.
Dominick Cruz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 4 times. He has lost 3 of them.
Dominick Cruz is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Max Holloway comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off "Don't Call Me Ted" with punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" avoids getting cornered.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Mouth is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is getting frustrated here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dominick Cruz lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to move to full mount
Maximus The Blessed's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
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.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems staggered and Max Holloway runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts "Don't Call Me Ted" from the ground!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed showing excellent timing, blasts Dominick Cruz with a right hand.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
A solid combination from Max Holloway
connects with "Don't Call Me Ted".
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A right hand from Max Holloway
makes "Don't Call Me Ted" stumble back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a small cut in his Nose
Maximus The Blessed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Maximus The Blessed's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Dominick Cruz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is standing while Maximus The Blessed is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, "Don't Call Me Ted" just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! "Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a headache after this one.
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maximus The Blessed stops that one with his ribs!
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over Dominick Cruz
Great move by Maximus The Blessed who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Dominick Cruz pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and advance towards Maximus The Blessed trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Max Holloway lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is standing while Maximus The Blessed is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz decides to jump inside Maximus The Blessed's guard.
Maximus The Blessed didn't see that coming. "Don't Call Me Ted" is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Dominick Cruz! He is reversed and nor Max Holloway is on half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to improve position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" adjusts and closes his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed breaks the closed guard of Dominick Cruz and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to show some ground skills
Dominick Cruz put Maximus The Blessed in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway pushes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maximus The Blessed who is in full mount! "Don't Call Me Ted" is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Dominick Cruz's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Dominick Cruz's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Dominick Cruz easily defends the attempt.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
"Don't Call Me Ted" has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch to Max Holloway ribs and the tries to trip him
Maximus The Blessed loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Maximus The Blessed didn't like that.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maximus The Blessed climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Maximus The Blessed 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.
Terrible one sided match... "Don't Call Me Ted" was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A punch from Max Holloway
grazes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s left cheek.
Dominick Cruz paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed swings ineffectively.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed 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!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Maximus The Blessed uses his forearms to block the impact!
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Max Holloway sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" looks to be in very good shape.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"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.
Maximus The Blessed leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Maximus The Blessed quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed avoids a dangerous strike from "Don't Call Me Ted"
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted" ribs hard
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Maximus The Blessed's ribs hard
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Max Holloway uses some of his skill by jumping out of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed catch Dominick Cruz's right arm and tries a kimura
Dominick Cruz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway rolls Dominick Cruz to his stomach and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed holds Dominick Cruz's arms and blocks the punches!
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
"Don't Call Me Ted" pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Max Holloway regains half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Maximus The Blessed put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. Maximus The Blessed quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dominick Cruz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Max Holloway
Great move by "Don't Call Me Ted" who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Maximus The Blessed pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
"Don't Call Me Ted" stumbles backwards but Max Holloway chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed 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"
Some nice shots from Max Holloway
miss their mark.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
"Don't Call Me Ted" staggers backwards. Maximus The Blessed wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
"Don't Call Me Ted" backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" quickly defends.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Maximus The Blessed is smart enough to block that one.
"Don't Call Me Ted" studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice low kick from "Don't Call Me Ted"
but Max Holloway stops it.
"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
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face like a cannon ball!
"Don't Call Me Ted" pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin! That stops "Don't Call Me Ted" in his tracks!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
Max Holloway fires an unorthodox punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s torso
that goes wide.
Maximus The Blessed launches a furious hook!
That hits "Don't Call Me Ted"'s chin like a wrecking ball! "Don't Call Me Ted" loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
"Don't Call Me Ted" climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Maximus The Blessed, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks with confidence
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maximus The Blessed's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Maximus The Blessed put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"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.
Maximus The Blessed leans and gets Dominick Cruz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Deep breaths from Max Holloway 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 closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Max Holloway's guard...
Max Holloway has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway was tooling Dominick Cruz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dominick Cruz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
but Maximus The Blessed manages to dodge it
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Maximus The Blessed's body! He's holding his side
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed 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 Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz pushes Max Holloway against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Max Holloway struggles not allowing Dominick Cruz improve his position.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"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! Maximus The Blessed's being punished here!
Maximus The Blessed's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maximus The Blessed is able to break the lock.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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.
Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dominick Cruz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Max Holloway by Majority decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 34/67 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1183,37
Clinch Damage 9,67
Ground Damage 5,83
Time on the ground 653 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 5/14 (36%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 205,5
Clinch Damage 3
Ground Damage 66
Time on the ground 655 s
DAMNNN, these guys always put on good, interesting fights that leave me wanting more rounds. Cruz let Holloway have most of the first chunk of the fight, but was working his way back into it as the late rounds approached. I really wanted to see if he could continue that momentum and turn the fight around in later rounds, but we were deprived of that, and as a result, this fight looks weaker on paper than it displayed with momentum bars and everything.
