Post by The Sandman on Aug 27, 2021 16:30:56 GMT -5
Max Holloway glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Dominick Cruz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Max Holloway comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Max Holloway and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
The Dominator ducks under...
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, The Dominator just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
The Dominator moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
The Dominator is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
Holloway moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Dominator has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Holloway who put distance between them
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Dominator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Holloway is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Dominator.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Holloway followed by a hard jab
The Dominator deflects the blows.
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Dominator from the ground!
The Dominator steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The Dominator launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
The Dominator 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.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over The Dominator!
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Holloway and pushes him away!
Holloway misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves 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 4:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Dominator works on the ground with his fingers over Holloway's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Holloway goes to the body...
He punishes The Dominator's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Dominator is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
The Dominator uses his strength to keep The Dominator at a disadvantage
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
The Dominator uses his strength to keep The Dominator at a disadvantage
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Max Holloway
gets deflected.
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.
Max Holloway 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 Max Holloway
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Dominator's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Dominator blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Holloway tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Holloway is clinching with The Dominator.
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from The Dominator
and counters with a solid straight!
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Dominator's stops that one with his face! How is The Dominator standing?!
The Dominator's Nose is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
but The Dominator manages to dodge it
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
The Dominator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Holloway with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... The Dominator was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Holloway moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 3
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Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holloway goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Holloway is able to break the lock.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Dominator looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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 Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Holloway's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
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 Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
Max Holloway put The Dominator in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway launches a few weak punches
The Dominator blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway launches a few weak punches
The Dominator blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Dominator quickly defends.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Dominator.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Dominator.
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator is in open guard over Holloway... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Holloway rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Max Holloway is on his feet again.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Holloway is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Dominator is smart enough to block that one.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from The Dominator
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Holloway didn't like that.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Holloway moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Dominick Cruz
grazes Holloway's left cheek.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holloway and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The Dominator moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
The Dominator is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to The Dominator's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Crushing shot to Holloway's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Holloway
The Dominator is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Dominator
The Dominator holds Max Holloway's arms and blocks the punches!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
The Dominator has given his back to Max Holloway who is trying to get one hook in!
The Dominator struggles in the ground trying to break Holloway's control
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
The Dominator has given his back to Max Holloway who is trying to get one hook in!
The Dominator struggles in the ground trying to break Holloway's control
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
Holloway tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Dominator! Holloway has one hook in and keeps working!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with one hook in
Holloway 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! Holloway now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
The Dominator doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
The Dominator doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
Holloway's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
The Dominator is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Dominator holds Max Holloway's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz isolates Max Holloway's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Holloway struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Max Holloway is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Holloway is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Dominator!
The Dominator's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Dominator has a small cut in his Right cheek
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
The Dominator ducks under...
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Dominator into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Holloway
The Dominator is in closed guard... Holloway 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
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
Holloway tries to end this with a RNC!
The Dominator manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
The Dominator has Holloway controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Holloway tries to move to full mount!
The Dominator won't allow him to take this position easily.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Holloway's ribs.
That hit Holloway who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator holds Max Holloway's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Holloway tries to escape from the closed guard
Holloway succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Holloway tries to escape from closed guard...
Holloway struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Dominator
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
The Dominator put Max Holloway in closed guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Holloway launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Holloway to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Dominator pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Holloway has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
land while he's on his bicycle.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Holloway has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Dominator circles out and slips free of Max Holloway's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Dominator blocks that. It was easy!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The fight ends in a draw.
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 19/43 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Dead even fight. Like, very, very much a draw.
Dominick Cruz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Max Holloway comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Max Holloway and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Max Holloway!
The Dominator ducks under...
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, The Dominator just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
The Dominator moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway fakes a move and moves laterally.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
The Dominator is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
Holloway moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dominick Cruz moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Dominator has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Holloway who put distance between them
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Dominator looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Holloway is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Dominator.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Holloway followed by a hard jab
The Dominator deflects the blows.
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Dominator from the ground!
The Dominator steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
The Dominator launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
The Dominator 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.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and launches himself over The Dominator!
Dominick Cruz is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Holloway and pushes him away!
Holloway misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves 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 4:30 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Dominator works on the ground with his fingers over Holloway's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Holloway goes to the body...
He punishes The Dominator's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Dominator is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
The Dominator uses his strength to keep The Dominator at a disadvantage
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
The Dominator uses his strength to keep The Dominator at a disadvantage
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
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.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Max Holloway
gets deflected.
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.
Max Holloway 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 Max Holloway
The fighters are clinching.
The Dominator takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Dominator's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Dominator blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Holloway tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Holloway is clinching with The Dominator.
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway takes a break to breathe while holding Dominick Cruz.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from The Dominator
and counters with a solid straight!
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! The Dominator's stops that one with his face! How is The Dominator standing?!
The Dominator's Nose is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Max Holloway tries a hook to the body
but The Dominator manages to dodge it
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Dominick Cruz tries to take advantage...
The Dominator moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Holloway with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... The Dominator was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Holloway moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
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Round 3
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Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Holloway goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Holloway is able to break the lock.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Dominator looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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 Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Holloway's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
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 Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Max Holloway efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
Max Holloway put The Dominator in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway launches a few weak punches
The Dominator blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Max Holloway...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway launches a few weak punches
The Dominator blocks them effectively.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Max Holloway just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Dominator quickly defends.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags The Dominator.
There is a small laceration on Dominick Cruz's Right cheek
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Dominator.
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Holloway is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
The Dominator is in open guard over Holloway... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Holloway rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Max Holloway is on his feet again.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Holloway is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Dominator is smart enough to block that one.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from The Dominator
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Dominick Cruz to the body.
Holloway didn't like that.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Holloway moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Dominick Cruz
grazes Holloway's left cheek.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holloway and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The Dominator moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dominick Cruz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dominick Cruz's punches
The Dominator is on the receiving end of a great combo by Holloway.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to The Dominator's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Crushing shot to Holloway's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Holloway
The Dominator is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Dominator
The Dominator holds Max Holloway's arms and blocks the punches!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
The Dominator has given his back to Max Holloway who is trying to get one hook in!
The Dominator struggles in the ground trying to break Holloway's control
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
The Dominator has given his back to Max Holloway who is trying to get one hook in!
The Dominator struggles in the ground trying to break Holloway's control
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
Holloway tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Dominator! Holloway has one hook in and keeps working!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with one hook in
Holloway 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! Holloway now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
The Dominator doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
The Dominator doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
Holloway's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator with two hooks in
The Dominator is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Dominator holds Max Holloway's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz isolates Max Holloway's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Holloway struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Max Holloway is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Dominator tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Holloway is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks The Dominator!
The Dominator's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Dominator has a small cut in his Right cheek
Bone shattering straight left hand from Max Holloway!
The Dominator ducks under...
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Dominator into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Holloway
The Dominator is in closed guard... Holloway 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
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over The Dominator
Holloway tries to end this with a RNC!
The Dominator manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
The Dominator has Holloway controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Holloway tries to move to full mount!
The Dominator won't allow him to take this position easily.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Deep breaths from Dominick Cruz who tries a hammer punch to Holloway's ribs.
That hit Holloway who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator holds Max Holloway's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Holloway tries to escape from the closed guard
Holloway succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Holloway
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Holloway tries to escape from closed guard...
Holloway struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Dominator
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
The Dominator put Max Holloway in closed guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Dominator
Max Holloway looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Holloway launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
that forces Holloway to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Dominator pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dominick Cruz!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Holloway has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Some counter punches against Max Holloway
land while he's on his bicycle.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Holloway has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Dominator circles out and slips free of Max Holloway's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Max Holloway fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Dominator blocks that. It was easy!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
The fight ends in a draw.
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 19/43 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/14 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 3/4 (75%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Dead even fight. Like, very, very much a draw.
