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Cory Sandhagen Makes Case For Fights With Frankie Edgar or Dominick Cruz
By FCF Staff
After defeating longtime contender Raphael Assuncao in August, rising bantamweight Cory Sandhagen is making the case for fights with either Frankie Edgar or Dominick Cruz.
Sandhagen faced Assuncao at UFC 241 and worked his way to a unanimous… Read More
Dominick Cruz Reports Undergoing Successful Shoulder Surgery
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz he’s undergone successful surgery to repair a serious injury he incurred several weeks ago to his shoulder.
The former bantamweight champ was scheduled to fight John Lineker in January, but a shoulder injury he sustained… Read More
Dominick Cruz Says He’s Been Down a “Long Road” Before, Vows to Come Back From Latest Injury
By FCF Staff
Although Dominick Cruz is facing another lengthy stint of time on the shelf, on account of another injury, the storied fighter vows he’ll be back.
Cruz was booked to fight John Lineker next month, but the UFC’s… Read More
Dominick Cruz Tells John Lineker he Has “Deep Respect” For Him, Following Withdrawal From Bout
By FCF Staff
After being forced to the sidelines yet again with an injury, and from a planned fight with John Lineker, Dominick Cruz has told the bantamweight he has “deep respect” for him.
Cruz was scheduled to face Lineker… Read More
UFC Announces Dominick Cruz – John Lineker Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that former bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz will return to the Octagon for the first time in over two years, against John Lineker.
Recently the promotion confirmed that the contenders will fight on January… Read More
Jimmie Rivera Accuses Dominick Cruz of Taking an “Easier Fight”
By FCF Staff
As Jimmie Rivera waits to see who his next opponent will be, the bantamweight contender is accusing Dominick Cruz of ducking him.
Rivera (22-2) is coming off a decision win over John Dodson in September, which followed… Read More
Aljamain Sterling Outlines Why in a “Perfect World”, Fight With Dominick Cruz Will Come Next
By FCF Staff
After recording a memorable, painful looking submission victory at UFC 228, Aljamain Sterling is hoping to line up a fight with former bantamweight champ, Dominick Cruz.
Sterling faced Cody Stamann on Saturday night, but halted the bantamweight’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 28: Daniel Cormier And Dominick Cruz Get Into it Over Headliner’s Controversial End
By FCF Staff
Following Jeremy Stephen’s controversial, stoppage win over Josh Emmett at UFC on FOX 28, Dominick Cruz and Daniel Cormier had an intense exchange, about the fight’s final moments.
Stephens appeared to hit Emmett with elbows to the… Read More
Report: Dominick Cruz no Longer Fighting Jimmie Rivera at UFC 219
By FCF Staff
It looks as though 2017 will come and go without Dominick Cruz fighting.
The former bantamweight champ was booked to fight Jimmie River at UFC 219 on December 30th. But, according to a report from MMA Fighting,… Read More
Dominick Cruz Believes Conor McGregor Could Finish Floyd Mayweather Inside of Six Rounds
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz believes Conor McGregor has the ability to score what would be the greatest upset in combat sports history, provided the UFC champ gets to Floyd Mayweather inside of six rounds.
Recently the former bantamweight champ… Read More
Jimmie Rivera Calls on Dominick Cruz to “Defend Your Spot”
By FCF Staff
Now that Jimmie Rivera has won five straight fights in the UFC, the New Jersey fighter has named Dominick Cruz as a potential target for his next bout.
Rivera took on noted finisher Thomas Almeida at UFC… Read More
Cody Garbrandt Blasts TJ Dillashaw, Says Former Teammate is “Generic Version of Dominick Cruz”
By FCF Staff
After defeating who many considered to be the greatest bantamweight of all time in December, it doesn’t sound like Cody Garbrandt’s worried about his chances again TJ Dillashaw.
Garbrandt faced Dominick Cruz at UFC 207 in his… Read More
UFC 207: Amanda Nunes Destroys Ronda Rousey, Cody Garbrandt Takes Title From Dominick Cruz
By FCF Staff
Amanda Nunes spoiled the return of Ronda Rousey tonight, and did so in dominant fashion at UFC 207.
Nunes rocked Rousey moments into the bout with hard jabs and rights, and finished the fight before the 60… Read More
UFC 207: Dominick Cruz Plans to Make Cody Garbrandt Look “Silly”, “I’m Not a Stationary Target”
By FCF Staff
Cody Garbrandt has finished his last three opponents in the opening round, but Dominick Cruz is reminding the bantamweight contender he’s one of the most elusive fighters in the game.
Cruz will look to defend the 135… Read More
UFC 207: Cody Garbrandt Argues Dominick Cruz Hasn’t “Changed” or “Evolved”
By FCF Staff
Many believe Dominick Cruz is the greatest bantamweight MMA has known, but Cody Garbrandt says the champion hasn’t improved his skills in years.
Garbrandt (10-0) has been booked for a title fight with the renowned fighter on… Read More
UFC on FOX 22: Dominick Cruz & Urijah Faber Put Rivalry to Rest Following Latter’s Retirement
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber had one of the biggest rivalries in MMA, but following the latter’s retirement, it looks like the two have put their issues to rest.
Faber worked his way to a decision win… Read More
Frankie Edgar Leaves Door Open to Drop to 135, Dominick Cruz Bout
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar says he plans to remain at featherweight for the time being, but the former lightweight champ seems intrigued by the possibility of facing bantamweight champ, Dominick Cruz.
Edgar worked his way to a unanimous decision… Read More