D. Cruz has not fought since August 2022. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dominickcruz
At 39 years old and away from the octagon since August 2022, Dominick Cruz He's not ready to hang up his gloves yet. A former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), the American wants to experience at least one more fight in the world's biggest MMA organization.
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In an interview with the North American portal TMZ, Cruz, who has worked as an official UFC commentator for years, stated his interest in leaving the sport only after having one more fight.
“I want one last dance. Just go out there and have fun. And when I say fun, I mean fight to the death and see what I have inside me,” the fighter said.
In his last appearance, at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz, the former champion was knocked out with a head kick by Marlon Vera in the fourth round of the event's main fight. The blow caused Cruz's nose to be broken.
5. Marlon “Chito” Vera vs Dominick Cruz
Watching Chito download the data and make the read that Dom leans left when shown a left and having Chito go and finish him with that read was amazing. Probably my favorite headkick KO of all time pic.twitter.com/pxhliLM3bF
— BrayMMA (@BrayMMA84) November 26, 2023
Dominick Cruz
With almost 20 years of career, Dominick Cruz is considered by many to be the best bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) in history. In his record, the American has victories over Demetrious Jhonson, TJ Dillashaw e Urijah faber. In addition, he won the category belt on two occasions.
Unfortunately, the fighter's career was severely hampered by injuries, which kept him away from the sport for long hiatuses. The first, and most significant, occurred between 2011 and 2016, when the athlete had only one fight, against Takeya Mizugaki.
D. Cruz is a former UFC bantamweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
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