Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2024 2:52:52 GMT -5
These guys have fought 6 times, and are 3-3.
Few bigger than this one, folks!
LET'S GOOO!!!
Dominick Cruz is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
Max Holloway is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by "Don't Call Me Ted" while Marc Goddard recites the rules.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 6 times. He has lost 3 of them.
Max Holloway is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Max Holloway comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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 0:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
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
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maximus The Blessed's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
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
"Don't Call Me Ted" sits over his knees and pushes away Maximus The Blessed's leg!
Maximus The Blessed closes his legs around Dominick Cruz's leg. "Don't Call Me Ted" is not able to move away now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dominick Cruz paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed answers with solid punches!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Maximus The Blessed is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Dominick Cruz down and prevents his attempts to escape
"Don't Call Me Ted" misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
"Don't Call Me Ted" hold his own hand and breaks Maximus The Blessed's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Max Holloway.
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 full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
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.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
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!
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
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
"Don't Call Me Ted" covers himself well
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Marc Goddard 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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"Don't Call Me Ted" has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid shot from Max Holloway to the body.
"Don't Call Me Ted" didn't like that.
Crushing shot to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s body! He's holding his side
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
Dominick Cruz is in open 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
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed looks to be in very good shape.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway isolates Dominick Cruz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dominick Cruz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Marc Goddard 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 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
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Max Holloway jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
The two exchange wildly
Maximus The Blessed is connecting with a few punches
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
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 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.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Max Holloway holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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!
The clock says 3:50 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!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Dominick Cruz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz creates enough space to control Max Holloway's leg.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed sits over his knees and pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg!
Max Holloway is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 3
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"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.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to turn away and scramble out. Dominick Cruz takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Max Holloway spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over "Don't Call Me Ted"!
Nice move by Maximus The Blessed who clinches and pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" against the cage
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maximus The Blessed is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Maximus The Blessed is eating those punches!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Maximus The Blessed is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway slightly pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves aside and dodges.
Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted" ribs hard
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz and Maximus The Blessed engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to grapple
Maximus The Blessed moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s left cheek.
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Max Holloway
that stun "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz jabs at Maximus The Blessed
to no visible effect.
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
"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 4:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted" succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Max Holloway moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted" ribs hard
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a body kick.
Blocked by Maximus The Blessed.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
"Don't Call Me Ted" misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dominick Cruz slips his head out and ends up in Max Holloway's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles on the ground and tries to break Max Holloway's guard...
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to free his opponent and "Don't Call Me Ted" continues in closed guard
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
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
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 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"
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" control.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" control.
"Don't Call Me Ted" misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed tries to end this with a RNC!
"Don't Call Me Ted" manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marc Goddard 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to show some ground skills
Maximus The Blessed uses his strength to keep Maximus The Blessed at a disadvantage
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Pitty-pat punches from Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz doesn't flinch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Maximus The Blessed slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dominick Cruz.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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
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.
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises "Don't Call Me Ted"!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 5
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Maximus The Blessed launches a flurry of punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips out of danger.
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing "Don't Call Me Ted" to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" is moving on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed tries to counter "Don't Call Me Ted"'s moves on the ground.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is covering himself! Maximus The Blessed tries to force the situation and "Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily gives his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for "Don't Call Me Ted"! Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and keeps working!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted" with one hook in
Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for "Don't Call Me Ted".
Nicely done! Maximus The Blessed now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted" with two hooks in
Max Holloway isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
"Don't Call Me Ted" locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Max Holloway unil he can pull his arm free! Maximus The Blessed lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Max Holloway doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
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"
Crisp uppercut by Maximus The Blessed followed by a hard jab
Dominick Cruz stumbles back.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
glances off "Don't Call Me Ted"'s arms.
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.
Max Holloway jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of "Don't Call Me Ted", launching a big uppercut
Bingo! "Don't Call Me Ted" is wobbling!
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Max Holloway catches him with an uppercut to the face!
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a lazy kick
Maximus The Blessed dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Nose
"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
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
"Don't Call Me Ted" staggers backwards. Maximus The Blessed wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
"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
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.
"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
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maximus The Blessed.
Winner is Max Holloway by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 52/71 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 5/13 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Damage-wise, ridiculously even almost the whole fight (save for much of the 5th round, which was all Max). But for some reason Cruz had difficulty getting his offense going (maybe because Max's offense was unrelenting?), and so this one-sided affair was the result.
Few bigger than this one, folks!
LET'S GOOO!!!
Dominick Cruz is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
Max Holloway is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by "Don't Call Me Ted" while Marc Goddard recites the rules.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 6 times. He has lost 3 of them.
Max Holloway is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Max Holloway comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Marc Goddard.
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Round 1
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Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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 0:20 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
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
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Maximus The Blessed's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
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
"Don't Call Me Ted" sits over his knees and pushes away Maximus The Blessed's leg!
Maximus The Blessed closes his legs around Dominick Cruz's leg. "Don't Call Me Ted" is not able to move away now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dominick Cruz paws at Maximus The Blessed.
Maximus The Blessed answers with solid punches!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Maximus The Blessed is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
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.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Dominick Cruz down and prevents his attempts to escape
"Don't Call Me Ted" misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dominick Cruz's arm and tries an armbar!
"Don't Call Me Ted" hold his own hand and breaks Maximus The Blessed's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Max Holloway.
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 full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
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.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
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!
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
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
"Don't Call Me Ted" covers himself well
Max Holloway is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Marc Goddard 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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"Don't Call Me Ted" has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
"Don't Call Me Ted" fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid shot from Max Holloway to the body.
"Don't Call Me Ted" didn't like that.
Crushing shot to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s body! He's holding his side
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
Dominick Cruz is in open 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
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed looks to be in very good shape.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway is cooling the fight on the ground
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway isolates Dominick Cruz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Dominick Cruz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Marc Goddard 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 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
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Max Holloway jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
The two exchange wildly
Maximus The Blessed is connecting with a few punches
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
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 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.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Max Holloway holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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!
The clock says 3:50 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!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Max Holloway pushes Dominick Cruz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz creates enough space to control Max Holloway's leg.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed sits over his knees and pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg!
Max Holloway is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 3
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"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.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to turn away and scramble out. Dominick Cruz takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Max Holloway spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over "Don't Call Me Ted"!
Nice move by Maximus The Blessed who clinches and pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" against the cage
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maximus The Blessed is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Maximus The Blessed is eating those punches!
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Maximus The Blessed is throwing a flurry of punches!
Dominick Cruz just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway slightly pushes "Don't Call Me Ted" into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves aside and dodges.
Maximus The Blessed and "Don't Call Me Ted" circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted" ribs hard
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz and Maximus The Blessed engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to grapple
Maximus The Blessed moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Brilliant combination from Max Holloway
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes "Don't Call Me Ted"'s left cheek.
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tremendous strikes from Maximus The Blessed!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Max Holloway
that stun "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz jabs at Maximus The Blessed
to no visible effect.
"Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted" stops that one with his ribs!
"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 4:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted" succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Max Holloway moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
and hits "Don't Call Me Ted" ribs hard
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a body kick.
Blocked by Maximus The Blessed.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
"Don't Call Me Ted" misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dominick Cruz slips his head out and ends up in Max Holloway's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" struggles on the ground and tries to break Max Holloway's guard...
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to free his opponent and "Don't Call Me Ted" continues in closed guard
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
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
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Maximus The Blessed tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Max Holloway controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 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"
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" control.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" control.
"Don't Call Me Ted" misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed tries to end this with a RNC!
"Don't Call Me Ted" manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Marc Goddard 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed is holding Dominick Cruz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed blocks those punches
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to show some ground skills
Maximus The Blessed uses his strength to keep Maximus The Blessed at a disadvantage
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Pitty-pat punches from Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz doesn't flinch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to pass to mount...
Maximus The Blessed slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dominick Cruz.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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
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.
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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises "Don't Call Me Ted"!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of "Don't Call Me Ted".
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 5
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Maximus The Blessed launches a flurry of punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" slips out of danger.
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing "Don't Call Me Ted" to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" is moving on the ground...
Maximus The Blessed tries to counter "Don't Call Me Ted"'s moves on the ground.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
"Don't Call Me Ted" is covering himself! Maximus The Blessed tries to force the situation and "Don't Call Me Ted" clumsily gives his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Maximus The Blessed tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for "Don't Call Me Ted"! Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and keeps working!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted" with one hook in
Maximus The Blessed has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for "Don't Call Me Ted".
Nicely done! Maximus The Blessed now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted" with two hooks in
Max Holloway isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
"Don't Call Me Ted" locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Max Holloway unil he can pull his arm free! Maximus The Blessed lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Max Holloway doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a few weak punches
Maximus The Blessed blocks them effectively.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over "Don't Call Me Ted"
"Don't Call Me Ted" has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under "Don't Call Me Ted" 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 Putra Indoor Stadium (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
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"
Crisp uppercut by Maximus The Blessed followed by a hard jab
Dominick Cruz stumbles back.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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"'s Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
glances off "Don't Call Me Ted"'s arms.
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.
Max Holloway jabs at "Don't Call Me Ted"
hitting his chest.
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of "Don't Call Me Ted", launching a big uppercut
Bingo! "Don't Call Me Ted" is wobbling!
"Don't Call Me Ted" steps forward
Max Holloway catches him with an uppercut to the face!
"Don't Call Me Ted" throws a lazy kick
Maximus The Blessed dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Nose
"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
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
"Don't Call Me Ted" staggers backwards. Maximus The Blessed wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
"Don't Call Me Ted" seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
"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
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.
"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
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maximus The Blessed.
Winner is Max Holloway by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 52/71 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/16 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 5/13 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/13 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Damage-wise, ridiculously even almost the whole fight (save for much of the 5th round, which was all Max). But for some reason Cruz had difficulty getting his offense going (maybe because Max's offense was unrelenting?), and so this one-sided affair was the result.
