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The latest EA SPORTS UFC 6 update has officially arrived, and it's one of the game's biggest gameplay balance patches since launch. After spending weeks

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 14

Dominick Cruz says Conor McGregor fighting to escape lifestyle

Dominick Cruz believes Conor McGregor returned to the UFC for reasons beyond money, saying the former two-division champion was trying to escape the lifestyle his wealth created.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 13

'He Was Coming Back to Save His Own Life': Dominick Cruz Predicts Tough Future for Conor McGregor After UFC 329 Injury

Barely anyone expected that the year’s biggest comeback story would wind up in the most controversial fashion. Yet that’s precisely what happened at the T-Mobile Arena as UFC 329 inched closer to its main event, where Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / July 9

EA UFC 6: How to Claim Free Conor McGregor and Max Holloway Skins

It's a massive weekend for MMA fans as Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon to face Max Holloway in a long-awaited rematch 13 years after their first meeting.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 16

Dominick Cruz appears to finally end six-year feud with referee he branded a ‘weak human’

One of the biggest rivalries in MMA looks to have come to an end following a post by Dominick Cruz. Being an official in MMA is often a thankless task, with a judge being told to his face that he should retire just last night at the Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 27

‘Super-pumped’ Urijah Faber is ready to induct ‘frenemy’ Dominick Cruz into UFC Hall of Fame

Urijah Faber didn’t hesitate when asked about his old rival’s biggest career milestone. ‘The California Kid’ was inducted into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame nine years ago.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 24

Dominick Cruz etches his name in MMA immortality as UFC announces Hall of Fame induction

The UFC made official what many in the MMA community have long expected, Dominick Cruz, the revolutionary bantamweight champion who fundamentally transformed the sport’s bantamweight division, has been selected for induction into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / January 15

CBS Sports’ Kate Scott joins UFC broadcast team for UFC 324, debut on Paramount+

Paramount and UFC today announced that versatile CBS Sports broadcaster Kate Scott will join UFC’s broadcast team for UFC 324, the promotion’s historic first event on Paramount+ on Saturday, January 24.

MMA News / HITC / January 8

UFC legend Dominick Cruz makes firm prediction for Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall

Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall were expected to unify the UFC heavyweight title, but it never materialised. In 2025, Jones pulled out of a $30 million deal to face Aspinall, then stepped away from the sport altogether.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 6

Dominick Cruz explains why he had to take Cody Garbrandt fight despite being a ‘wreck’ at UFC 207

Dominick Cruz says he was in ‘such bad shape’ for his final UFC title defense. It’s no secret that the former UFC Bantamweight Champion had his career riddled by injuries, including multiple ACL tears that sidelined him for years and forced him to relinquish his world title in 2014.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 10

UFC Endorses Dominick Cruz’s Life-Changing Partnership Supporting Veterans and First Responders Nationwide

Dana White‘s reach extends far beyond the Octagon — into communities where real change begins. Just last month, he joined forces with BMF champion Max Holloway.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14, 2025

Dominick Cruz explains why he didn’t retire on top after pulling off all-time UFC comeback

Dominick Cruz asked himself why he didn’t walk away when he was still UFC champ. The former UFC and WEC champion is up there with current titleholder Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling as one of the greatest fighters in UFC bantamweight history.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 11, 2025

Dominick Cruz Says UFC Rankings Are Really About Contracts, Not Competition

The UFC’s official fighter rankings have been a point of contention for years, with fans often questioning their credibility. Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz believes he has the answer and it has little to do with actual results inside the Octagon.

Who does Ilia Topuria fight next? Ex-UFC champ Dominick Cruz says ‘we all know the answer’

Dominick Cruz knew who he’d fight if he were in Ilia Topuria’s shoes. The two-time UFC Champion says Topuria has three opponents to choose from in his first title defense after knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2, 2025

Legendary UFC champion avenged his one loss to greatest rival in historic title fight that set a high bar

On this day in 2011, Dominick Cruz settled the score with his greatest rival. Many still regard ‘The Dominator’ to be the greatest bantamweight of all time, even if Merab Dvalishvili might be closing that gap.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10, 2025

What’s Next For Henry Cejudo?

Henry Cejudo wants one more fight before he retires as we examine his next steps. Cejudo is not in the best form, as his last victory came in 2020 when he beat Dominick Cruz.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 3, 2025

Dominick Cruz reacts to 45-year-old UFC rival Urijah Faber coming out of retirement

Dominick Cruz has something to say about Urijah Faber fighting Renan Barao all these years later. Cruz, the former UFC bantamweight champion and a longtime rival of Faber’s, decided he wouldn’t be fighting into his forties, retiring from MMA after a shoulder injury took him out of a fight against Rob Font last month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 18, 2025

‘I was shocked’… Dominick Cruz reveals old UFC rival reached out following MMA retirement

The former bantamweight king wasn’t expecting to hear from a former opponent of his. Dominick Cruz may have battled injuries for the majority of his career but that didn’t stop him from leaving behind a great legacy.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 13, 2025

Former UFC rival criticizes Dominick Cruz after injury, ‘Wish I would’ve retired him'

Henry Cejudo says he would've been livid if Dominick Cruz pulled out of their fight next weekend. Fortunately for Cejudo, the former two-division champion wasn't scheduled to face Cruz at UFC Seattle and will instead meet Song Yadong in the main event.