On july 7, 2007, tito ortiz became the first fighter to reach 20 fights in the ufc. Once the coronavirus pandemic slows and the ufc s event schedule returns to normalcy, the stories will continue with all the information in one handy place. The news that puerto rican boxer orlando cruz has been granted a second chance to become the sports first ever openly gay world champion is. Also, dominick cruz has been forced from his bantamweight contender bout against jimmie rivera.
Dominick cruz etched his name in the mma history books at wec 53 on december 16, 2010, becoming both the last ever world extreme cagefighting bantamweight champion, and the first ever ufc bantamweight champion, by retaining his title in the wecs lastever event before its absorption into the ufc. Dominick cruz vs cody garbrandt full fight ufc 207 part 2. This time around, the mixed martial arts promotion is getting ready for the highly anticipated fight card of ufc on fox 29. Cruz had too much guile for faber, who again fell short in the fourth unsuccessful title shot of his ufc career and lost by 5045 on two scorecards and 4946 on a third. Dominick rojelio cruz born march 9, 1985 is an american professional mixed martial artist, who is currently signed to the ultimate fighting championship ufc. He is a twotime ufc bantamweight champion and was also the final bantamweight titleholder of world extreme cagefighting wec. Jan 17, 2016 if all sticks according to plan, and t.
Cruzs parents separated when he was only five years old, his mother raised him and his. Here is the full postfight press conference as cruz discusses losing the ufc bantamweight title belt. Dominick cruz vs cody garbrandt ufc 207 nunes vs rousey main card fights watch video. A recordbreaking year five ufc marks likely to fall in 2020. Dominick cruz official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the bantamweight fighter from united states. Jimmie rivera new, 86 comments once again, dominick cruz is unable to compete on a ufc card due to injury.
Ufc 199 roundup as michael bisping and dominick cruz win titles. Ufc launches record book feature to track historical stats. Between those two defeats which are the only losses on cruzs record cruz won and defended the wec bantamweight crown before he. How ufc champion dominick cruz went from underappreciated.
Jun 02, 2016 cruz looked craftier than ever in defeating dillashaw, a newschool fighter who had the benefit of spending years simulating cruz in training for his teammates prior to their bouts with the champion. Dominick cruz says cormier lured miocic into a trap. Jul 10, 2018 one man who doesnt think lesnar will make it through those six months is exufc bantamweight champion, dominick cruz. Dominick cruz earned himself his first ufc knockout victory against takeya mizugaki in round 1 at ufc 178. Johnson also known as ufc on versus 6 was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting championship on october 1, 2011 at the verizon center in washington, d.
Records reflect all ufc fights from ufc 28 to the present ufc 28 was the first event to use the unified rules of mma. Rogan out, dominick cruz in as commentator for upcoming ufc on big fox card the ultimate fighting championship ufc is gearing up to put on another stunning night of fights. Ufc champion dominick cruz eyes 2014 return usa today. It was a thrilling fight of the night performance by garbrandt, who. Dominick cruz is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 22 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws. Cruz needs to become the 1st gay world boxing champion to. Jan 01, 2017 cody garbrandt is the ufcs new mens bantamweight champion, having bested dominick cruz by unanimous decision at ufc 207. He is a twotime ufc bantamweight champion and was also the final bantamweight titleholder of world extreme cagefighting wec cruz is noted for his unorthodox movement, powerful wrestling base, quick striking, and his tendency to. Headtotoe bantamweight match breakdown for ufc 199 championship comain event this saturday june 4, 2016 live on payperview ppv from. Cruz stood above a competitive field of bantamweight fighters in the cbs. Cruz, 33, has not fought since ufc 207 december 30, 2016, where he was defeated by. Demetrious johnson wants anderson silvas record more than. Cody garbrandt vs dominick cruz fight result ufc 207 nunes.
Dec 30, 2016 dominick cruz addressed the media following his defeat to cody garbrandt at ufc 207. Dominick cruz reclaimed his ufc bantamweight belt when he defeated tj dillashaw at fight night boston in 2016. Dominick cruz vs ivan lopez fight result wec 40 torres vs. Rogan out, dominick cruz in as commentator for upcoming ufc. John dodson on possible match vs ufc champ dominick cruz. Below is a list of records held in the ultimate fighting championship ufc. Ufc 2, the first payperview headlined by cruz, did fairly decent numbers at the time considering the champion was an unproven commodity in drawing power. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Dominick cruz is one of those very rare fighters in the mma space who have perfectly sorted out the formula to secure a win. Dominick cruz thinks demetrious johnson could win bantamweight title mma weekly may 6, 2017, 1. Oct 31, 2016 the news that puerto rican boxer orlando cruz has been granted a second chance to become the sports first ever openly gay world champion is another brilliant opportunity for combat sports to break. The speed, strength and rare ability to surprise his opponents during a fight have led him to a promma career where he has lost just twice. News arrived tonight that cruz will take on rising no. Ufc ultimate fighting championship 1,126,670 views 17.
Cruz is the former wec and ufc bantamweight champ and defended the belts four times before a series of injuries took him out of action from 2011 to 2014. If ufc 249 happens as scheduled on may 9, donald cowboy cerrone. Dillashaw at last gets the opponent he deserves on jan. Katy evans goodreads author shelved 5 times as ufc avg rating 4. Once again cruz is looking to take back the bantamweight title, this time when he faces watch video. Former ufc bantamweight champion, dominick cruz, is hoping to return to the octagon before the year concludes. When nate diaz replaced rafael dos anjos in the main event against conor mcgregor, a. Ufc 199 roundup as michael bisping and dominick cruz win. Former twotime ufc bantamweight champion dominick cruz says daniel cormier lured stipe miocic into a trap at ufc 226 to secure the heavyweight title. I will win cruzs recent track record hasnt discouraged filipinoamerican fighter john dodson from wanting a shot at knocking. Messages join login talksports home hockey basketball football soccer baseball racing other my blog my follows franiais. Cruz s parents separated when he was only five years old, his mother raised him and his. Saturday nights ufc 196 main event isnt the one wed all hoped for, but its a great fight all the same.
I thought garbrandt was cm punk, i didnt know who he was ufc 202 duration. Whats next for justin gaethje, henry cejudo and francis. Record book offers much of whats seen in the preevent and postevent features composed by yours truly before every ufc fight card. Dominick cruz is off ufc 219 after breaking his arm and our. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I think the fact that its a 3 rounder has to favour rivera, who seems to have difficulty the further into the fight it gets. Faber handed cruz his only loss albeit nine years and fights ago and team alpha male coach and former ufc lightweight justin buchholz has. Dominick cruz regains ufc bantamweight title, beats t. Demetrious johnson wants anderson silvas record more than dominick cruzs belt foxsports apr 24, 2016 at 5. Get ufc fight results and career results information at fox sports. Cruz looked craftier than ever in defeating dillashaw, a newschool fighter who had the benefit of spending years simulating cruz in training for his. Posted in rmma by usimplebicara 367 points and 184 comments. One man who doesnt think lesnar will make it through those six months is exufc bantamweight champion, dominick cruz.
Its been 22 months since ufc bantamweight champion dominick cruz 191 mma, 20 ufc last fought in the octagon. Latest on dominick cruz including news, stats, videos, highlights and. Rivera starts very strong but seems to struggle to adapt as the fight goes on once his opponents have adapted to him. On september 8, 2018, jim miller became the first fighter to reach 30 fights in the ufc. Garbrandt fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Frankie edgar will be unable to challenge max holloway for the featherweight title at ufc 218.
Ufc commentators jimmy smith, dominick cruz and daniel cormier all breakdown the matchup between two brazilian legends vitor belfort and lyoto machida. Dominick cruz addressed the media following his defeat to cody garbrandt at ufc 207. Cody garbrandt is the ufcs new mens bantamweight champion, having bested dominick cruz by unanimous decision at ufc 207. Cody garbrandt is the epitome of a tough guy, a jawbusting puncher with a lust for violence inside the cage. Injuries ko frankie edgar, dominick cruz from ufc 218, ufc. Dominick cruz ufc 207 full postfight press conference youtube. Jun 05, 2016 ufc 199 roundup as michael bisping and dominick cruz win titles. If he makes it to the fight id be shocked, cruz said of lesnar of. Dominick cruz knows a little bit about being a ufc champion he won the 5pound title in the wec in march 2010. Dillashaw at ufc fight night 81 born in san diego in 1985. Headtotoe bantamweight match breakdown for ufc 199 championship comain event this saturday june 4. Total fight time includes all ufc fights, including pre ufc 28.
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