Post by The Sandman on Jan 20, 2022 22:41:35 GMT -5
Max Holloway looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Dominick Cruz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Maximus The Blessed and The Denominator circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Even nicer blocks from The Denominator.
Max Holloway throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Denominator.
A solid combination from Max Holloway
connects with The Denominator.
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes The Denominator's right cheek.
The Denominator steps forward
Max Holloway catches him with an uppercut to the face!
1:11 Round 1 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The Denominator is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from The Denominator!
Some big punches are landing!
Maximus The Blessed's Chin is beginning to swell
The Denominator throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Maximus The Blessed ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Denominator seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The Denominator 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 Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Max Holloway! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Max Holloway doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to move to full mount
The Denominator succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Denominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Denominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz throws his leg over Max Holloway's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Dominick Cruz's rear naked choke attempt!
Punishing hold!
Max Holloway frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Dominick Cruz and ends up on top!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
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 Denominator
Max Holloway throws a lot of punches
with little effect. The Denominator is doing a great job covering himself up.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Denominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator 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
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Max Holloway to his stomach and takes his back!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Maximus The Blessed! The Denominator has one hook in and keeps working!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed with one hook in
The Denominator has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maximus The Blessed.
Nicely done! The Denominator now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed with two hooks in
The Denominator is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Maximus The Blessed, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed with two hooks in
Maximus The Blessed is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maximus The Blessed holds Dominick Cruz's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed tries to open up The Denominator with a few strikes with his right elbow...
The Denominator blocks a few elbows and now Max Holloway will have to look for another option here.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Denominator tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Some nice shots from Max Holloway
miss their mark.
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
The Denominator backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Denominator.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Denominator struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maximus The Blessed from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed tries to show some ground skills
The Denominator uses his strength to keep The Denominator at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Denominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Maximus The Blessed struggles in the ground trying to break The Denominator's control
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Maximus The Blessed has The Denominator 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Denominator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to move to full mount
The Denominator's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maximus The Blessed's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Denominator blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maximus The Blessed's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Maximus The Blessed put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Denominator is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dominick Cruz lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Denominator
The Denominator is taking this opportunity to rest.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Denominator
The Denominator tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Denominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
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 Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to free his leg...
Maximus The Blessed doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Denominator pulls his arm out of danger.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator sits over his knees and pushes away Maximus The Blessed's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator tries to move to full mount!
Maximus The Blessed won't allow him to take this position easily.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Denominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Crushing shot to Maximus The Blessed's body! He's holding his side
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Maximus The Blessed's ribs hard
Maximus The Blessed is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Denominator launches a kick
Maximus The Blessed checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Denominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Max Holloway! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Max Holloway doesn't defend himself!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maximus The Blessed misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Max Holloway to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 1:45 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Max Holloway's arm and tries an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed hold his own hand and breaks The Denominator's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Denominator
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Denominator
The Denominator covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
The Denominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
Maximus The Blessed has a small cut in his Left cheek
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Denominator
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Max Holloway
gets blocked by The Denominator.
Maximus The Blessed clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
The Denominator 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 Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Denominator looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Denominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maximus The Blessed's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz turns out the lights for Maximus The Blessed! What an astonishing KO by The Denominator!
Maximus The Blessed's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (Elbows) at 4:10 Round 3
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 592 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 20/22 (91%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 592 s
Ted kinda dominated this one.
Dominick Cruz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Max Holloway has fight Dominick Cruz 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Maximus The Blessed and The Denominator circle around the center of the cage.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Even nicer blocks from The Denominator.
Max Holloway throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Denominator.
A solid combination from Max Holloway
connects with The Denominator.
A punch from Max Holloway
grazes The Denominator's right cheek.
The Denominator steps forward
Max Holloway catches him with an uppercut to the face!
1:11 Round 1 and Maximus The Blessed is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The Denominator is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from The Denominator!
Some big punches are landing!
Maximus The Blessed's Chin is beginning to swell
The Denominator throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Maximus The Blessed ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Denominator seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The Denominator 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 Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Max Holloway! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Max Holloway doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to move to full mount
The Denominator succeeds
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Denominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Denominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz throws his leg over Max Holloway's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Dominick Cruz's rear naked choke attempt!
Punishing hold!
Max Holloway frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Dominick Cruz and ends up on top!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
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 Denominator
Max Holloway throws a lot of punches
with little effect. The Denominator is doing a great job covering himself up.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Denominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator 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
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Max Holloway to his stomach and takes his back!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Maximus The Blessed! The Denominator has one hook in and keeps working!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed with one hook in
The Denominator has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maximus The Blessed.
Nicely done! The Denominator now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed with two hooks in
The Denominator is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Maximus The Blessed, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Maximus The Blessed is holding his opponent arms defending well.
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed with two hooks in
Maximus The Blessed is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maximus The Blessed holds Dominick Cruz's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Max Holloway keeps control and remains in side mount.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed tries to open up The Denominator with a few strikes with his right elbow...
The Denominator blocks a few elbows and now Max Holloway will have to look for another option here.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Denominator tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Some nice shots from Max Holloway
miss their mark.
Maximus The Blessed is swinging for the fences!
The Denominator backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Denominator.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Denominator struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Maximus The Blessed from the side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed tries to show some ground skills
The Denominator uses his strength to keep The Denominator at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Denominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
The Denominator is in rear mount over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed has given his back to Dominick Cruz who is trying to get one hook in!
Maximus The Blessed struggles in the ground trying to break The Denominator's control
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Maximus The Blessed has The Denominator 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Denominator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to move to full mount
The Denominator's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maximus The Blessed's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Denominator blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maximus The Blessed's guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Maximus The Blessed put Dominick Cruz in closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz is looking to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Denominator is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Dominick Cruz lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Denominator
The Denominator is taking this opportunity to rest.
Max Holloway is in open guard over The Denominator
The Denominator tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... The Denominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
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 Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator tries to free his leg...
Maximus The Blessed doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Denominator pulls his arm out of danger.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator sits over his knees and pushes away Maximus The Blessed's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator tries to move to full mount!
Maximus The Blessed won't allow him to take this position easily.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Denominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Crushing shot to Maximus The Blessed's body! He's holding his side
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Dominick Cruz tries a hook to the body
and hits Maximus The Blessed's ribs hard
Maximus The Blessed is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Denominator launches a kick
Maximus The Blessed checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around The Denominator
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Max Holloway! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Max Holloway doesn't defend himself!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maximus The Blessed misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Max Holloway to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
The Denominator moves on the ground
Dominick Cruz moves to side mount
The clock says 1:45 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Max Holloway's arm and tries an armbar!
Maximus The Blessed hold his own hand and breaks The Denominator's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dominick Cruz.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Max Holloway looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over The Denominator
Max Holloway tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Denominator
Max Holloway launches a few punches to The Denominator
The Denominator covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
The Denominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maximus The Blessed tries to cover his face,
Maximus The Blessed has a small cut in his Left cheek
Max Holloway is in half guard over The Denominator
Max Holloway tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Max Holloway
gets blocked by The Denominator.
Maximus The Blessed clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
The Denominator 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 Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Denominator looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Max Holloway's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Max Holloway
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Denominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Max Holloway
The Denominator positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maximus The Blessed's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz turns out the lights for Maximus The Blessed! What an astonishing KO by The Denominator!
Maximus The Blessed's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (Elbows) at 4:10 Round 3
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 592 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 20/22 (91%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 592 s
Ted kinda dominated this one.
