T.J. DILLASHAW vs. DOMINICK CRUZ

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  1. REEDsART

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    Dillashaw-Cruz, the Return of Anthony Pettis and Mr. Ronda Rousey vs. "Meathead" Mitrione...






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  2. Jesus of montreal

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    Damn, didn't even knew that Cruz had finally came back from his injury. Prime Cruz should win this, but it's hard to know how much he has left after almost 5 years of inactivity (bar a one minute fight)
     
  3. Andrew

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    This is a very nice card. Really looking forward to it. Hoping Cruz beats Dillashaw up.

    Hopefully Pettis does the business. Would love to see him vs. McGregor later in the year.
     
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    Conor was right, TJ is a snake so I have Cruz in the main event. Tough fight for Eddie, talk about getting dropped in at the deep end. Pettis to put on a show.
     
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    Alvarez always said he was a UFC level fighter. They sure aren't giving him any easy fights. Cerrone, Melendez, and now Pettis. Pettis should win this and make it look easy.

    I'm hoping to see prime Cruz back in this fight. It sucks that he's missed some of his best fighting years because of injuries.
     
  6. Jesus of montreal

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    wow is that event boring so far
     
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  8. Jesus of montreal

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    Alvarez deserved the win, but damn has he been boring since he went to the UFC
     
  9. Andrew

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    Neither fighter deserved to win that, zzzzzzzzz.
     
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    TFK WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    How did one judge have it 29-28 Pettis? He didn't win the 1st and he certainly didn't win the 3rd.


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  11. Jesus of montreal

    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Probably gave him the first. I don't think he won it, but it was close enough that I can see why he scored it for Pettis.
     
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    Pettis landed the better strikes in the first round. Alvarez controlled more of the round against the cage. I could see giving the first to Pettis. Most judges would give it to Alvarez for the takedowns.

    The fight overall was a big disappointment.
     
  13. Andrew

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    10-9 Cruz. Hes using a lot of energy though.
     
  14. Jesus of montreal

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    Cruz seems a bit less tight with his punches than I rebember. WOnder if this is a case of too much too soon. Still won the round imo.
     
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    close round. Cruz defense is superb, but he might not be active enough
     
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    third to cruiz
     
  17. Andrew

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    Cruz 3-0
     
  18. Jesus of montreal

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    i thnk it migh be all even before the last
     
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    could go either way. Decent fight
     
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    3-2 Cruz.
     
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    I gave rounds 1, 4, and 5 to Dillashaw. It really could have gone either way. I wanted to see Cruz win, and I'm happy that he's the champ again.
     
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    I wonder if this will make barao reconsider in weight. I think he has an excellent chance against cruz
     
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    That was an inspiring performance from cruz. Thought it super close and was a fantastic fight. Also good to see alvarez prove his naysayers wrong. He's proven that he's a premier world class fighter.
     
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    I really liked this card on paper. A solid ppv card, imo. Cruz got a little lucky. He lost 4 and 5. Gotta like him taking down Dillashaw, though.

    Pettis needs to learn how get back up better or do something that matters when he's down. He's such a dynamic striker that it's easy to like him as a fighter, but he shouldn't be reliving the Guida fight at this stage of his career.
     
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    Sorry man you are way off.
     
  26. mikE

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    I don't think you know what way off means.
     
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    That's a strange thing for you to say to an adult.

    But okay.
     
  28. Trplsec

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    Sayin Cruz got lucky is miles off.
     
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    i was trying to be polite.
     
  30. mikE

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    So you think Cruz absolutely won rounds 1 through 3? He didn't need to win rounds 4 or 5 on anyone's card because he was clearly, way ahead at that point? That's ridiculous.
     

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