Post by The Sandman on Mar 3, 2023 0:45:12 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by "Don't Call Me Ted" while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Urijah Faber is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Dominick Cruz today.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Urijah Faber comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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"Don't Call Me Ted" and The Califaber Kid 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...
The Califaber Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber 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 The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Califaber Kid has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz throws his leg over Urijah Faber's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Dominick Cruz's rear naked choke attempt!
Urijah Faber frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Dominick Cruz and ends up on top!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
The Califaber Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" leans and gets Urijah Faber's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds Urijah Faber's head against his chin in the closed guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
The Califaber Kid is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Urijah Faber.
"Don't Call Me Ted" defends.
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Califaber Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
The Califaber Kid seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. It was easy!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from "Don't Call Me Ted" who put distance between them
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Califaber Kid goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid is moving on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to counter The Califaber Kid's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dominick Cruz has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Califaber Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Califaber Kid throws a body kick.
Blocked by "Don't Call Me Ted".
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and launches himself over "Don't Call Me Ted"!
Nice move by The Califaber Kid who clinches and pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" against the cage
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Califaber Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Califaber Kid doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes The Califaber Kid forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from "Don't Call Me Ted" who put distance between them
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Low kick by Urijah Faber to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Califaber Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid has "Don't Call Me Ted" controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to move under The Califaber Kid control.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber 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...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a hook in!
The Califaber Kid rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Califaber Kid from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The Califaber Kid pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz storms over The Califaber Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Califaber Kid's face with his elbows!
The Califaber Kid's Chin is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
The Califaber Kid holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Califaber Kid's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Urijah Faber 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Urijah Faber Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Dominick Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around The Califaber Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
The Califaber Kid is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Dominick Cruz was tooling Urijah Faber for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Urijah Faber lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz and The Califaber Kid engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
0:20 Round 3 and "Don't Call Me Ted" is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps and tries to free his leg! The Califaber Kid doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" works on the ground with his fingers over The Califaber Kid's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
1:14 Round 3 and The Califaber Kid is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The Califaber Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Urijah Faber down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
The Califaber Kid breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Califaber Kid launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber attempts to cut off "Don't Call Me Ted" with punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" avoids getting cornered.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by "Don't Call Me Ted" followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
Urijah Faber fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Califaber Kid steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Urijah Faber seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
The Califaber Kid only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Califaber Kid pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Urijah Faber didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Califaber Kid ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Urijah Faber closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The Califaber Kid launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Urijah Faber moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz isolates Urijah Faber's left arm looking for an armbar...
Urijah Faber manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dominick Cruz lost his dominant position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
The Califaber Kid launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
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.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
The Califaber Kid attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. The Califaber Kid 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Califaber Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles... Urijah Faber is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Califaber Kid may be in trouble!
A left hook from The Califaber Kid
falls short.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Dominick Cruz.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... The Califaber Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Califaber Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Califaber Kid is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s moves.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
Dominick Cruz storms over The Califaber Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Califaber Kid's face with his elbows!
The Califaber Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Urijah Faber work his BJJ game.
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The Califaber Kid has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Califaber Kid is unable to find a way to scape from this.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" leans back...
He clobbers Urijah Faber's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Left eye
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
"Don't Call Me Ted" has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Califaber Kid.
Nicely done! "Don't Call Me Ted" now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with two hooks in
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with two hooks in
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Solid shots!
The Califaber Kid's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with two hooks in
The Califaber Kid has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Califaber Kid is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
The Califaber Kid seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Califaber Kid steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber 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 The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Califaber Kid's face with those brutal elbows! The Califaber Kid needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The Califaber Kid's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz storms over The Califaber Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Califaber Kid's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! The Califaber Kid seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The Califaber Kid's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 27/36 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/34 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 4/25 (16%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Cruz kept having slight edges, but over time he turned those into a big edge and closed up shop for the win.
Urijah Faber is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Dominick Cruz today.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Urijah Faber comes with a 4 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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"Don't Call Me Ted" and The Califaber Kid 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...
The Califaber Kid is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber 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 The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Califaber Kid has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz throws his leg over Urijah Faber's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Dominick Cruz's rear naked choke attempt!
Urijah Faber frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Dominick Cruz and ends up on top!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
The Califaber Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" leans and gets Urijah Faber's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds Urijah Faber's head against his chin in the closed guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
The Califaber Kid is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Urijah Faber.
"Don't Call Me Ted" defends.
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Califaber Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
The Califaber Kid seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. It was easy!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from "Don't Call Me Ted" who put distance between them
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Califaber Kid goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid 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 The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid is moving on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to counter The Califaber Kid's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dominick Cruz has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The Califaber Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Califaber Kid throws a body kick.
Blocked by "Don't Call Me Ted".
"Don't Call Me Ted" decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber fakes a punch and launches himself over "Don't Call Me Ted"!
Nice move by The Califaber Kid who clinches and pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" against the cage
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Califaber Kid is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Califaber Kid doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes The Califaber Kid forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from "Don't Call Me Ted" who put distance between them
Urijah Faber closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Low kick by Urijah Faber to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Urijah Faber.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Califaber Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid has "Don't Call Me Ted" controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to move under The Califaber Kid control.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber 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...
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a hook in!
The Califaber Kid rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Califaber Kid from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The Califaber Kid pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz storms over The Califaber Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Califaber Kid's face with his elbows!
The Califaber Kid's Chin is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
The Califaber Kid holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Califaber Kid's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Urijah Faber 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
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
"Don't Call Me Ted" is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Urijah Faber Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Dominick Cruz!
Dominick Cruz is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to close his guard around The Califaber Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
The Califaber Kid is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber is cooling the fight on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Dominick Cruz was tooling Urijah Faber for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Urijah Faber lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Dominick Cruz and The Califaber Kid engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
0:20 Round 3 and "Don't Call Me Ted" is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps and tries to free his leg! The Califaber Kid doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" works on the ground with his fingers over The Califaber Kid's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
1:14 Round 3 and The Califaber Kid is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
The Califaber Kid is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Urijah Faber down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
The Califaber Kid breaks the lock showing some skills...
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Califaber Kid launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber attempts to cut off "Don't Call Me Ted" with punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" avoids getting cornered.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by "Don't Call Me Ted" followed by a hard jab
Urijah Faber stumbles back.
Urijah Faber fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Califaber Kid steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Urijah Faber seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
The Califaber Kid only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Califaber Kid pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Urijah Faber didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Califaber Kid ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The Califaber Kid misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to jump to side mount.
Urijah Faber closed his guard around Dominick Cruz.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
The Califaber Kid launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Urijah Faber moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz isolates Urijah Faber's left arm looking for an armbar...
Urijah Faber manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dominick Cruz lost his dominant position.
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
The Califaber Kid launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
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.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the closed guard
Dominick Cruz any adventage in the ground.
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
The Califaber Kid attempts a triangle from bottom! Dominick Cruz slips out. The Califaber Kid 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Califaber Kid grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles... Urijah Faber is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Califaber Kid may be in trouble!
A left hook from The Califaber Kid
falls short.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Dominick Cruz.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over The Califaber Kid
Urijah Faber is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... The Califaber Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Califaber Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Califaber Kid is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid
The Califaber Kid has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Dominick Cruz has one hook in!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s moves.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
Dominick Cruz storms over The Califaber Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Califaber Kid's face with his elbows!
The Califaber Kid's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Urijah Faber work his BJJ game.
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The Califaber Kid has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Califaber Kid is unable to find a way to scape from this.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
"Don't Call Me Ted" leans back...
He clobbers Urijah Faber's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Left eye
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with one hook in
"Don't Call Me Ted" has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Califaber Kid.
Nicely done! "Don't Call Me Ted" now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with two hooks in
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with two hooks in
The Califaber Kid is trying to escape from the rear mount.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to use some of his tricky moves but "Don't Call Me Ted"'s is smart enough to counter him.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Solid shots!
The Califaber Kid's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in rear mount over The Califaber Kid with two hooks in
The Califaber Kid has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Califaber Kid is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Dominick Cruz jumps back and jabs
The Califaber Kid seems staggered and Dominick Cruz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Califaber Kid steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber 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 The Califaber Kid
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from closed guard...
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up The Califaber Kid's face with those brutal elbows! The Califaber Kid needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The Califaber Kid's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Deep breaths from Urijah Faber who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over The Califaber Kid
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Dominick Cruz storms over The Califaber Kid with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Califaber Kid's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Dominick Cruz! The Califaber Kid seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
The Califaber Kid's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Dominick Cruz by TKO (Elbows) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 27/36 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/34 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 4/25 (16%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/18 (17%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Cruz kept having slight edges, but over time he turned those into a big edge and closed up shop for the win.
