GDT: UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz

[Sonic Disturbance]

I have Alvarez winning 29-28 but ugh, these are the fights I hate watching. Pettis did more damage throughout the totality of the fight but Alvarez wins via control/positioning. Half the fight was grinding on the fence.

 

[Avs_19]

No issue with that. That's a huge win for Alvarez. Wins over Melendez and Pettis now.

I don't think he did enough to get a title shot. Wouldn't mind seeing Alvarez vs Ferguson to determine the next contender.

 

[darko]

Hopefully a good showing from Cruz

 

[Sonic Disturbance]

Cheering for Cruz, but predicting a Dillashaw win. Cruz leaves a lot of openings and Dillashaw hits hard. Dillashaw is also the better wrestler IMO.

 

[Dominator13]

Does anybody know who that chick that left Cruz while he was injured is? She must feel pretty freacking stupid right now.

 

[TerminatorBlue]

Had Alverez winning as well but man I wouldn't expect a title shot with that performance. Maybe Pettis vs Barboza would be a good fight for Pettis next.

As for Cruz vs Dillashaw, I think Cruz will win by decision.

 

[Rocko604]

No issue with that. That's a huge win for Alvarez. Wins over Melendez and Pettis now.

I don't think he did enough to get a title shot. Wouldn't mind seeing Alvarez vs Ferguson to determine the next contender.

Pretty much my thoughts as well. We'll see if UFC matchmaker Conor McGregor feels the same way.

 

[Jasper]

I'll go with Dillashaw ko.

 

[MD thaivuN]

No issue with that. That's a huge win for Alvarez. Wins over Melendez and Pettis now.

I don't think he did enough to get a title shot. Wouldn't mind seeing Alvarez vs Ferguson to determine the next contender.

It's kinda that kind of performance that cements him as a top 5 guy with the results, but shows that he actually lacks high-end elite level skills in that division.

 

[darko]

I'm not Eddie fan and while that wasn't an exciting fight he does deserve a title shot. He beat both Pettis and Melendez.

 

[canucksfan]

Just saw Mitrione's eye. That is horrible.

 

[Avs_19]

That was a very deep breath from Cruz.

 

[Avs_19]

Good first round.

Close but I'll go with Cruz.

 

[darko]

Close 1st round. Gave it to Cruz. Barely.

 

[TerminatorBlue]

Tired just watching these guys. I give that round to Cruz but tit's a coin flip.

 

[Avs_19]

Dillashaw has yet to figure out the range. He's really chasing.

 

[darko]

Bit different when they are not just standing in front of you TJ

 

[TerminatorBlue]

The takedowns won Cruz that round.

 

[darko]

Another super close round. Gave it to Cruz because of the takedowns

 

[MD thaivuN]

Dillashaw is still edging the striking though. Missing a lot, but still landing more and better than Cruz. That wrestling of Cruz is what makes the equalization for him

 

[Avs_19]

That's another close one but Dillashaw landed a bunch in the second half of the round. Do the takedowns give it to Cruz even though he didn't do anything with them?

I'll go 19-19

 

[darko]

I can see Cruz tiring very soon

 

[Avs_19]

Nice little scramble.

This is high level stuff from both guys. As expected.

 

[Avs_19]

29-28 Cruz

 

[Dominator13]

I don't think there's a boxer that has he footwork of Dominic Cruz, nevermind any UFC fighter.