Post by The Sandman on May 16, 2021 19:17:18 GMT -5
T.J. Dillashaw! T.J. Dillashaw! This is what the people are chanting here.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
T.J. Dillashaw is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
T.J. Dillashaw comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Solid jabs from T.J. Dillashaw.
The Dominator defends.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz fires an unorthodox punch to Dillashaw's torso
that hits its mark.
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Body kick by Dominick Cruz...
just grazes his opponent.
Solid jabs from T.J. Dillashaw.
The Dominator defends.
Dillashaw goes to the body...
his punches graze The Dominator's arm.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dominick Cruz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on T.J. Dillashaw
well done Dillashaw falls hard on the mat
The Dominator is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
Dillashaw tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! T.J. Dillashaw is standing now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dillashaw launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Nice punch by T.J. Dillashaw
that nearly tags The Dominator.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from T.J. Dillashaw.
Dominick Cruz defends with ease.
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
misses its target.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tremendous strikes from Dillashaw!
The Dominator blocks with confidence
Shovel hook by T.J. Dillashaw
goes nowhere.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillashaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Dominator jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillashaw doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dillashaw from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over The Dominator
T.J. Dillashaw launches a few punches to The Dominator
The Dominator covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator throws a few hammer fists to the face of T.J. Dillashaw
Blocked by Dillashaw.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Dominator jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillashaw doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
T.J. Dillashaw launches a few punches to The Dominator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Dominator tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left cheek
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Dominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for T.J. Dillashaw.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for T.J. Dillashaw, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
T.J. Dillashaw is measuring The Dominator with his jab.
The Dominator isn't fazed.
Dillashaw and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
misses its target.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Good movement from The Dominator
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Dominick Cruz.
Nice punches.
A punch from T.J. Dillashaw
gets blocked by The Dominator.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A punch from T.J. Dillashaw
whizzes past The Dominator.
T.J. Dillashaw takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Dominator tries to grapple
He puts Dillashaw in a double underhook!
Dillashaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Dillashaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch to T.J. Dillashaw ribs and the tries to trip him
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Dillashaw put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dillashaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard...
T.J. Dillashaw keeps good control and remains in full mount.
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dillashaw's ribs.
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Dominator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator tries to move to full mount
The Dominator's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The Dominator leads with a punch
T.J. Dillashaw avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
T.J. Dillashaw is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Dominator leads with a punch
T.J. Dillashaw avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
Dominick Cruz jabs at Dillashaw
to no visible effect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
T.J. Dillashaw attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Dominator jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to holds Dominick Cruz in a clinch against the fence
Dillashaw pushes back The Dominator's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The Dominator was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
T.J. Dillashaw slightly pushes The Dominator into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
T.J. Dillashaw seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
T.J. Dillashaw throws an uppercut
The Dominator slips it.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dillashaw avoids a dangerous strike from The Dominator
and counters with a solid straight!
T.J. Dillashaw throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Dominator.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Dominick Cruz attempts to get inside
Dillashaw misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Dominator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
T.J. Dillashaw pushes away The Dominator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Dominator doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with T.J. Dillashaw
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Dominator takes a break to breathe while holding T.J. Dillashaw.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on The Dominator.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Dominator moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Dominator steps forward
T.J. Dillashaw catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Dillashaw decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Dillashaw moves back and takes a deep breath.
A solid combination from T.J. Dillashaw
connects with The Dominator.
Dillashaw pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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T.J. Dillashaw throws an uppercut
The Dominator slips it.
Tremendous strikes from The Dominator!
Dillashaw blocks with confidence
The Dominator misses a step and T.J. Dillashaw sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dillashaw launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Dillashaw's ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Dillashaw ducks under...
Dillashaw moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
T.J. Dillashaw moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The Dominator's left thigh
Good movement from The Dominator
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
There is a small laceration on T.J. Dillashaw's Right eye
The Dominator and Dillashaw circle around the center of the cage.
The Dominator steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
T.J. Dillashaw was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Dominator clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
A high kick from T.J. Dillashaw
grazes The Dominator's head, but he seems okay.
The two exchange wildly
Dillashaw is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
A punch from Dominick Cruz
whizzes past Dillashaw.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
land on The Dominator.
Quick hook by T.J. Dillashaw
Good shot! The Dominator has reasons to be worried.
The Dominator doesn't stop bleeding.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Dominator launches a flurry of punches
Dillashaw slips out of danger.
Dillashaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Dillashaw
grazes the chin of The Dominator.
The Dominator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Dominator has a small cut in his Chin
The Dominator doesn't stop bleeding.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Dominator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Dillashaw moves backwards and circles around Dominick Cruz.
The Dominator doesn't stop bleeding.
The Dominator and Dillashaw circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from T.J. Dillashaw
are bothering his opponent.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from T.J. Dillashaw!
The Dominator is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Dominator hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from T.J. Dillashaw has left The Dominator unconscious! What a finish by T.J. Dillashaw!
Winner is T.J. Dillashaw by KO (Punch) at 4:07 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 23/50 (46%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Oh my! A flash-ko! My, oh my!
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
T.J. Dillashaw is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
T.J. Dillashaw comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Solid jabs from T.J. Dillashaw.
The Dominator defends.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz fires an unorthodox punch to Dillashaw's torso
that hits its mark.
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Body kick by Dominick Cruz...
just grazes his opponent.
Solid jabs from T.J. Dillashaw.
The Dominator defends.
Dillashaw goes to the body...
his punches graze The Dominator's arm.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dominick Cruz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on T.J. Dillashaw
well done Dillashaw falls hard on the mat
The Dominator is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
Dillashaw tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! T.J. Dillashaw is standing now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dillashaw launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Nice punch by T.J. Dillashaw
that nearly tags The Dominator.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good leg kicks from T.J. Dillashaw.
Dominick Cruz defends with ease.
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
misses its target.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tremendous strikes from Dillashaw!
The Dominator blocks with confidence
Shovel hook by T.J. Dillashaw
goes nowhere.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillashaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Dominator jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillashaw doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dillashaw from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over The Dominator
T.J. Dillashaw launches a few punches to The Dominator
The Dominator covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator throws a few hammer fists to the face of T.J. Dillashaw
Blocked by Dillashaw.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Dominator jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillashaw doesn't allow this but Dominick Cruz is able to get half guard here.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
T.J. Dillashaw launches a few punches to The Dominator's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Dominator tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left cheek
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz tries to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Dominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for T.J. Dillashaw.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for T.J. Dillashaw, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
T.J. Dillashaw is measuring The Dominator with his jab.
The Dominator isn't fazed.
Dillashaw and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
misses its target.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Good movement from The Dominator
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Dominick Cruz.
Nice punches.
A punch from T.J. Dillashaw
gets blocked by The Dominator.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A punch from T.J. Dillashaw
whizzes past The Dominator.
T.J. Dillashaw takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Dominator tries to grapple
He puts Dillashaw in a double underhook!
Dillashaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Dillashaw forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch to T.J. Dillashaw ribs and the tries to trip him
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Dillashaw put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dillashaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard...
T.J. Dillashaw keeps good control and remains in full mount.
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dillashaw's ribs.
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Dominator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
The Dominator tries to move to full mount
The Dominator's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The Dominator leads with a punch
T.J. Dillashaw avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
T.J. Dillashaw is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Dominator leads with a punch
T.J. Dillashaw avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
Dominick Cruz jabs at Dillashaw
to no visible effect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
T.J. Dillashaw attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Dominator jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to holds Dominick Cruz in a clinch against the fence
Dillashaw pushes back The Dominator's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The Dominator was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
T.J. Dillashaw slightly pushes The Dominator into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
T.J. Dillashaw seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
T.J. Dillashaw throws an uppercut
The Dominator slips it.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Dillashaw avoids a dangerous strike from The Dominator
and counters with a solid straight!
T.J. Dillashaw throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Dominator.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Dominick Cruz attempts to get inside
Dillashaw misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Dominator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
T.J. Dillashaw pushes away The Dominator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Dominator doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with T.J. Dillashaw
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Dominator takes a break to breathe while holding T.J. Dillashaw.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
land on The Dominator.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Dominator moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Dominator steps forward
T.J. Dillashaw catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Dillashaw decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Dillashaw moves back and takes a deep breath.
A solid combination from T.J. Dillashaw
connects with The Dominator.
Dillashaw pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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T.J. Dillashaw throws an uppercut
The Dominator slips it.
Tremendous strikes from The Dominator!
Dillashaw blocks with confidence
The Dominator misses a step and T.J. Dillashaw sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dillashaw launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Dillashaw's ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Dillashaw ducks under...
Dillashaw moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
T.J. Dillashaw moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to The Dominator's left thigh
Good movement from The Dominator
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
There is a small laceration on T.J. Dillashaw's Right eye
The Dominator and Dillashaw circle around the center of the cage.
The Dominator steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
T.J. Dillashaw was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Dominator clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
A high kick from T.J. Dillashaw
grazes The Dominator's head, but he seems okay.
The two exchange wildly
Dillashaw is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Chin
A punch from Dominick Cruz
whizzes past Dillashaw.
Dominick Cruz is a bloody mess!
Several good body shots
land on The Dominator.
Quick hook by T.J. Dillashaw
Good shot! The Dominator has reasons to be worried.
The Dominator doesn't stop bleeding.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dominick Cruz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Dominator launches a flurry of punches
Dillashaw slips out of danger.
Dillashaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Dillashaw
grazes the chin of The Dominator.
The Dominator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Dominator has a small cut in his Chin
The Dominator doesn't stop bleeding.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Dominator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Dillashaw moves backwards and circles around Dominick Cruz.
The Dominator doesn't stop bleeding.
The Dominator and Dillashaw circle around the center of the cage.
A bunch of leg kicks from T.J. Dillashaw
are bothering his opponent.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from T.J. Dillashaw!
The Dominator is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Dominator hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from T.J. Dillashaw has left The Dominator unconscious! What a finish by T.J. Dillashaw!
Winner is T.J. Dillashaw by KO (Punch) at 4:07 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 14/26 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 23/50 (46%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Oh my! A flash-ko! My, oh my!
