Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2021 21:14:48 GMT -5
Dominick Cruz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Dominator and Crusher/Tajiri move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Crusher/Tajiri blocks in time.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Dominator is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Dominator!
Nice move by Crusher/Tajiri who clinches and pushes The Dominator against the cage
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri struggles and launches a few punches to The Dominator's head
Those punches are hitting! The Dominator covers his head!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator is launching some bone breaking punches to Crusher/Tajiri's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tatsuya Kawajiri's eyes.
Hard blow to Crusher/Tajiri's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri struggles and launches a few punches to The Dominator's head
Those punches are hitting! The Dominator covers his head!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Dominator circles out and slips free of Tatsuya Kawajiri's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Dominator is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Dominator tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crusher/Tajiri breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Tatsuya Kawajiri sees and opening and traps him in full 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.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
glances off The Dominator's arms.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Crusher/Tajiri is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri's ribs hard
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
The Dominator blocks with confidence
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring The Dominator with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Dominator ducks under...
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
The Dominator leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
The Dominator jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Tatsuya Kawajiri
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is swinging for the fences!
The Dominator backpedals and creates space. Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he is going to fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz fires an unorthodox punch to Crusher/Tajiri's torso
that hits its mark.
Crushing shot to Crusher/Tajiri's body! He's holding his side
Crusher/Tajiri has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Dominator is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz pushes Crusher/Tajiri's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Dominator who is in full mount! Crusher/Tajiri is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Dominator! Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and keeps working!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with one hook in
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to The Dominator
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with one hook in
Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Dominator.
Nicely done! Crusher/Tajiri now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a flurry of punches at The Dominator...
A lot of them are hitting The Dominator's face
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Dominator, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Dominator is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Dominator!
The Dominator rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dominick Cruz uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
connects with The Dominator.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left cheek
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Dominator.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The Dominator moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher/Tajiri is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Dominator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Crusher/Tajiri throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that forces The Dominator to try and defend better.
Solid shot from Tatsuya Kawajiri to the body.
The Dominator didn't like that.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Dominator leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets blocked by The Dominator.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Dominator and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Crusher/Tajiri evades.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets deflected.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
Good shot! Crusher/Tajiri has reasons to be worried.
Crusher/Tajiri is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri tries to grapple
The Dominator moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Dominator's chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
The Dominator leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that forces The Dominator to try and defend better.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Nice punches.
The Dominator has a small cut in his Left eye
Crusher/Tajiri tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Crusher/Tajiri is clinching with The Dominator.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Dominick Cruz's ribs shows the damage! Tatsuya Kawajiri is working his opponent ribs!
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for some grappling action
Crusher/Tajiri has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Crusher/Tajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Crusher/Tajiri dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Dominator stops that one with his ribs!
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
grazes The Dominator's left cheek.
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
connects with The Dominator.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
The Dominator only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Dominator into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator tries to improve position.
Crusher/Tajiri adjusts and closes his guard.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Crusher/Tajiri's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to free his opponent and The Dominator continues in closed guard
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Crusher/Tajiri's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Crusher/Tajiri's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher/Tajiri put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Dominator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz is measuring Crusher/Tajiri with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Dominator.
Tatsuya Kawajiri circles around The Dominator
Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Dominator quickly defends.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze The Dominator's arm.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Dominator
The Dominator wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Nice punch by Dominick Cruz
that nearly tags Crusher/Tajiri.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
The Dominator slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
The Dominator is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri works on the ground with his fingers over The Dominator's face
The Dominator shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
The Dominator blocks them effectively.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Dominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crusher/Tajiri is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Tatsuya Kawajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll 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.
The Dominator showing excellent timing, blasts Tatsuya Kawajiri with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Tatsuya Kawajiri is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Mouth
The Dominator is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
Crusher/Tajiri tries to stand up!
The Dominator doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The Dominator is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Tatsuya Kawajiri to stand up.
Crusher/Tajiri climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The Dominator steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Dominator.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Crusher/Tajiri is covering himself! The Dominator tries to force the situation and Crusher/Tajiri clumsily gives his back!
The Dominator is in rear mount over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Crusher/Tajiri has The Dominator controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Dominator is unable to move under Crusher/Tajiri control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 18/27 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 570 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 43/76 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 594 s
Cruz was less than stellar here. Kawajiri was (insert language-redundancy joke here).
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Dominator and Crusher/Tajiri move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Crusher/Tajiri blocks in time.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Dominator is connecting with a few punches
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and launches himself over The Dominator!
Nice move by Crusher/Tajiri who clinches and pushes The Dominator against the cage
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Crusher/Tajiri struggles and launches a few punches to The Dominator's head
Those punches are hitting! The Dominator covers his head!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator is launching some bone breaking punches to Crusher/Tajiri's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Tatsuya Kawajiri's eyes.
Hard blow to Crusher/Tajiri's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri struggles and launches a few punches to The Dominator's head
Those punches are hitting! The Dominator covers his head!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Dominator circles out and slips free of Tatsuya Kawajiri's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Dominator is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Dominator tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Dominick Cruz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crusher/Tajiri breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Tatsuya Kawajiri sees and opening and traps him in full 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.
Quick hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
glances off The Dominator's arms.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Dominick Cruz!
Crusher/Tajiri is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Some big punches are landing!
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Crusher/Tajiri's ribs hard
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
The Dominator blocks with confidence
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring The Dominator with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Dominator ducks under...
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
The Dominator leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
The Dominator jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Tatsuya Kawajiri
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is swinging for the fences!
The Dominator backpedals and creates space. Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he is going to fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz fires an unorthodox punch to Crusher/Tajiri's torso
that hits its mark.
Crushing shot to Crusher/Tajiri's body! He's holding his side
Crusher/Tajiri has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The Dominator is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz pushes Crusher/Tajiri's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Dominator who is in full mount! Crusher/Tajiri is in trouble now!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Dominator! Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and keeps working!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with one hook in
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to The Dominator
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with one hook in
Crusher/Tajiri has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Dominator.
Nicely done! Crusher/Tajiri now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a flurry of punches at The Dominator...
A lot of them are hitting The Dominator's face
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Dominator, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Dominator is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Crusher/Tajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Dominator!
The Dominator rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dominick Cruz uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
connects with The Dominator.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Left cheek
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Dominator.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The Dominator moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Crusher/Tajiri is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Dominator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Crusher/Tajiri throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that forces The Dominator to try and defend better.
Solid shot from Tatsuya Kawajiri to the body.
The Dominator didn't like that.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Dominator leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets blocked by The Dominator.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Dominator and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Crusher/Tajiri evades.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
gets deflected.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Dominick Cruz
Good shot! Crusher/Tajiri has reasons to be worried.
Crusher/Tajiri is holding Dominick Cruz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dominick Cruz shows great balance while pushing away Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Crusher/Tajiri tries to grapple
The Dominator moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Dominator's chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
The Dominator leads with a punch
Tatsuya Kawajiri avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that forces The Dominator to try and defend better.
Crusher/Tajiri pushes Dominick Cruz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid jabs from Tatsuya Kawajiri.
Nice punches.
The Dominator has a small cut in his Left eye
Crusher/Tajiri tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Crusher/Tajiri is clinching with The Dominator.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few hard punches to Dominick Cruz's ribs!
Dominick Cruz's ribs shows the damage! Tatsuya Kawajiri is working his opponent ribs!
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for some grappling action
Crusher/Tajiri has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dominick Cruz pushes away Crusher/Tajiri trying to keep the fight at striking range
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dominick Cruz
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has seen better days.
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Crusher/Tajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The Dominator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes The Dominator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Crusher/Tajiri circles out and slips free of Dominick Cruz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Crusher/Tajiri steps backwards away from Dominick Cruz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Crusher/Tajiri dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Dominator stops that one with his ribs!
A punch from Tatsuya Kawajiri
grazes The Dominator's left cheek.
A solid combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
connects with The Dominator.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dominick Cruz goes with a looping right hand while Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps back and jabs
The Dominator only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tatsuya Kawajiri is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Dominator into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany) is cheering him!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator tries to improve position.
Crusher/Tajiri adjusts and closes his guard.
Crusher/Tajiri is trying to counter now!
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Crusher/Tajiri's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to free his opponent and The Dominator continues in closed guard
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and shows Dominick Cruz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Crusher/Tajiri's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to better his position on the ground...
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
Crusher/Tajiri knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Crusher/Tajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Dominick Cruz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
The Dominator is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Crusher/Tajiri's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Crusher/Tajiri put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Tatsuya Kawajiri moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crusher/Tajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Dominick Cruz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and The Dominator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz is measuring Crusher/Tajiri with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that stun The Dominator.
Tatsuya Kawajiri circles around The Dominator
Tatsuya Kawajiri just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Dominator quickly defends.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Crusher/Tajiri goes to the body...
his punches graze The Dominator's arm.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Dominator
The Dominator wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Crusher/Tajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Nice punch by Dominick Cruz
that nearly tags Crusher/Tajiri.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws an uppercut
The Dominator slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
The Dominator is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri works on the ground with his fingers over The Dominator's face
The Dominator shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
The Dominator blocks them effectively.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Dominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri down and prevents his attempts to escape
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crusher/Tajiri is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Tatsuya Kawajiri
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll 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.
The Dominator showing excellent timing, blasts Tatsuya Kawajiri with a right hand.
Great hook by Dominick Cruz! Tatsuya Kawajiri is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Mouth
The Dominator is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
Crusher/Tajiri tries to stand up!
The Dominator doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The Dominator is standing while Crusher/Tajiri is on the ground on his back
Dominick Cruz creates space and allows Tatsuya Kawajiri to stand up.
Crusher/Tajiri climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
The Dominator steps backwards away from Tatsuya Kawajiri. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Dominator.
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Crusher/Tajiri is covering himself! The Dominator tries to force the situation and Crusher/Tajiri clumsily gives his back!
The Dominator is in rear mount over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Crusher/Tajiri has The Dominator controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Dominator is unable to move under Crusher/Tajiri control.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
The Dominator is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 18/27 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 570 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 43/76 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 594 s
Cruz was less than stellar here. Kawajiri was (insert language-redundancy joke here).
