D. Cruz hasn't fought since December 2016. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ dominickcruz
After two years outside the octagon, Dominick Cruz his return was scheduled for UFC 233, on January 26, in Anaheim (USA). The American would face John Lineker in the bantamweight division. However, the veteran suffered an injury and is out of the fight with the Brazilian. The information is from the MMA Brasil website.
Ultimate has not yet officially confirmed the departure of the former bantamweight champion, but is already looking for a replacement for the fight with the Brazilian. According to the North American website MMA Inside, the chosen one was cody garbrandt. However, the fighter had refused the fight as he was still recovering from a hand injury.
Dominick Cruz hasn't fought since December 2016, when he lost the bantamweight title to Garbrandt via unanimous decision. After the fight, the former champion suffered several injuries that left him away from the Octagon. Even with his long absence, the fighter is in fourth place in the category ranking.
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