Video: UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz eyes early 2013 return

Dominick Cruz has more than one opponent in his immediate future.

Sure, the UFC bantamweight champ has a likely date for his next fight against interim champ Renan Barao. But before he can square off with the Brazilian, Cruz has to knock out the reco…

Dominick Cruz has more than one opponent in his immediate future.

Sure, the UFC bantamweight champ has a likely date for his next fight against interim champ Renan Barao. But before he can square off with the Brazilian, Cruz has to knock out the recovery from a recent knee surgery.

While Cruz said he is being cautious to not rush his recovery, he believes in a perfect world he could be back to work in the early part of next year.