The UFC’s unfortunate string of injuries continued with Monday’s news that Dominick Cruz has suffered a knee injury and is out for his scheduled UFC 148 bout with Urijah Faber.
The story was first reported by PhyteGurus.
The news comes as a real disappointment, as his rematch with Faber was one of the most anticipated fights of the summer. The pair have been highlighted each week on The Ultimate Fighter: Live, and while the rivalry hasn’t really reached the heated levels we were promised before the season, it’s still been an intriguing thing to watch.
One real question that the UFC must seriously consider: With Cruz likely sidelined for a year or more, do they need to create an interim championship? I’m in favor of the idea, but only if the interim champion will defend the belt and not wait for Cruz to return to action.
The UFC will likely attempt to find a replacement opponent for Faber. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the three best candidates for the job.