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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

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 / FirstSportz / September 11

UFC Legend Dominick Cruz Reveals How He Kept Entire Weight Class Alive

There has always been debate about who truly shaped the lighter divisions in the UFC, but Dominick Cruz has now made a bold claim that puts him at the center of that history.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 11

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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 10

Dominick Cruz Exposes UFC’s Hidden Formula for Rankings and Matchmaking

Fans often hear the criticism that MMA isn’t always a true sport but rather a carnival of hype and attraction. To some extent, that rings true, especially when one considers how UFC matchmakers like Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard pair fighters from very different spots in the rankings.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 5

Terence Crawford Surprises Fans by Naming Cody Garbrandt Over Ilia Topuria as UFC’s Best Boxer

Striking has always been the most crowd-pleasing aspect of MMA, and the UFC has produced plenty of elite boxers over the years. Names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway, and Petr Yan are often mentioned when talking about pure boxing 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

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.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

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 Sucka / June 6

UFC 316: How To Watch and Full Fight Card

Taking place at the Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jersey, UFC 316 opens up the month of June with an entertaining fight card from top to bottom, including two championship contests featuring two of the top male and female competitors in the sport.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 13

UFC 315 star hits back at robbery claims from Daniel Cormier, Dominick Cruz and fans

Modestas Bukauskas has responded to backlash surrounding his controversial UFC 315 win. In a night that saw a new welterweight champion crowned in Jack Della Maddalena and a pound-for-pound queen remain in Valentina Shevchenko, the UFC 315 undercard featured a split decision that had many scratching their heads.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 4

Dominick Cruz took Demetrious Johnson to Suplex City in forgotten UFC GOAT battle

Long before they retired as all-time greats, Dominick Cruz and Demetrious Johnson engaged in one of the fastest-paced fights in UFC history. Demetrious Johnson’s undoubtedly recognized as the greatest flyweight of all time with the record for most UFC title defenses (11).

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 3

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 / Empire Sports Media / February 21

UFC Seattle Preview and Prediction: Rob Font – Jean Matsumoto

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC Seattle, we are going to see an interesting catchweight fight that was originally not part of the card. 9th ranked bantamweight contender Rob Font (21-8) will look to hold onto his spot as he takes on rising undefeated contender Jean Matsumoto (16-0).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 21

UFC Seattle Main Event Preview and Prediction: Henry Cejudo – Song Yadong

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Seattle, we are going to see a big time matchup in the bantamweight division featuring two top ten contenders. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) will look to prove that he still has plenty of fight left in the tank as he takes on Song Yadong (21-8-1).

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 18

‘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 / Bloody Elbow / February 15

Retired Dominick Cruz replaced by 16-0 fighter to save Rob Font’s UFC Seattle fight

A new matchup has been put together for the UFC’s return to Seattle just over one week out from fight night. A big co-main event in the bantamweight division was set to take place next weekend at the Climate Pledge Arena with Dominick Cruz returning to the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 13

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.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 7