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Dominick Cruz Backs Cody Garbrandt To Bounce Back: ‘I Got Nothing But Faith In The Guy’

Dominick CruzDominick Cruz has backed Cody Garbrandt, to bounce back from his recent poor run of form that has seen ‘No Love’ lose five of his last six fights. Cruz survived a tough first round to mount an impressive comeback win against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269. A bit later in the evening, Garbrandt suffered a […]

Dominick Cruz

Dominick Cruz has backed Cody Garbrandt, to bounce back from his recent poor run of form that has seen ‘No Love’ lose five of his last six fights.

Cruz survived a tough first round to mount an impressive comeback win against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269. A bit later in the evening, Garbrandt suffered a disappointing first-round KO defeat in his flyweight debut against Kai Kara France.

The loss compounded what has been a tough few years in the sport for Garbrandt who has seriously struggled for form since he put on one of the best title-winning performances you’ll ever see to dethrone Cruz in 2016.

Speaking at the UFC 269 post-fight press conference, Cruz insisted that Garbrandt will be able to get back to his best after a run of poor results.

“I don’t know why other people haven’t been successful. I haven’t been part of their camps but I know that Cody is a champion, obviously, in his heart and mind, Cruz said.

“I think he will get back on track. He is still very young. Cutting down to 125 is, I don’t even know how that’s possible for him, but he made it work and he said it was easy so I think he’ll be fine. Just give the guy some time and let him find his bearings with his team or whatever he needs to find. I got nothing but faith in the guy.” (Transcribed by Sportskeeda)

Is Dominick Cruz A Genuine Bantamweight Title Contender?

After powering through an injury-plagued career Cruz seems to have finally found fitness but at 36-years-old is considered by some too old to truly challenge the elite level bantamweight fighters.

Such is his pedigree, Cruz was granted an immediate title shot when he returned from a three and a half year injury layoff but ultimately fell to a second-round TKO loss against Henry Cejudo.

Since then, he has been working his way back into title contention and has had to do so the hard way with wins against Casey Kenny and Pedro Munhoz.

It appears a big fight may be next for Cruz, and if he is able to emerge victorious from that he could well be in line for another shot at UFC gold.

Do you share Dominick Cruz’s optimism about Cody Garbrandt’s fighting future?

Michael Chandler Claims Dustin Poirier ‘Quit’ At UFC 269

Michael ChandlerMichael Chandler sent out a slew of tweets in the aftermath of UFC 269, many of which took aim at Dustin Poirier for quitting against Charles Oliveira. ‘The Diamond’ fell short for a second time in a lightweight title fight, suffering a third-round submission loss to the defending 155lb king this past weekend. Immediately after […]

Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler sent out a slew of tweets in the aftermath of UFC 269, many of which took aim at Dustin Poirier for quitting against Charles Oliveira.

‘The Diamond’ fell short for a second time in a lightweight title fight, suffering a third-round submission loss to the defending 155lb king this past weekend.

Immediately after the fight, Chandler took to social media to compare his loss against ‘Do Bronx’ to the one Poirier had just suffered, he wrote.

“I would never ever quit…I went out on my shield after being separated from consciousness, congrats to Oliveira… #ufc269”

“The way I see it…the whole world wants to see me rematch 2 out of the 3 fights I’ve had in the @UFC… that’s how you come in and make a statement,” Chandler added. “I’d never QUIT. Congrats to Oliveira …punch your ticket with Gaethje this summer and I’ll see you at the end of 2022 #UFC269“

Chandler believes that Poirier may have blown his chance of a lucrative fourth fight with Conor McGregor.

“Why would the biggest name in the sport come back and fight a guy who QUIT over a guy who is the second most electrifying guy in the division? #analystfail #UFC269”

Michael Chandler’s Wild UFC Ride

The former 3x Bellator champion joined the UFC in 2020 and made an impressive debut when he knocked out Dan Hooker inside one round at UFC 257 earlier this year.

That win earned Chandler a shot at the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira. The 35-year-old dominated ‘Do Bronx’ in the first frame before being quickly stopped himself in the second stanza.

Last time out, Chandler went to war for three rounds with Justin Gaethje in a Fight of the Year contender, which he ultimately lost via a unanimous decision.

As of late, Chandler has been angling for a fight with McGregor who is expected to return to the Octagon in the summer months of 2022.

Do you agree with Michael Chandler? Did Dustin Poirier quit at UFC 269?

Julianna Peña’s Victory Lap Includes Circling Back To Three Opponents

Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is ready and willing to fight whomever the UFC puts in front of her, but there are three names she specifically has in mind.

At UFC 269, Julianna Peña pulled off the upset of the year and one of…

Julianna Pena, Valentina Shevchenko, Amanda Nunes, Germaine de Randamie

Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is ready and willing to fight whomever the UFC puts in front of her, but there are three names she specifically has in mind.

At UFC 269, Julianna Peña pulled off the upset of the year and one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when she submitted Amanda Nunes in the co-main event. UFC President Dana White has already expressed interest in booking a rematch between the two if Nunes wants it. But what about the new champ?

“The Venezuelan Vixen” did not hesitate to commit to the idea.

“We can do it next week, I’m free next month, two months from now. Whenever they want to do it, I’m ready,” Peña said during the UFC 269 post-fight press conference. “In all fairness, I’ve been in camp for a year. I really think my daughter deserves some well-deserved mommy time, a little vacation. After that, definitely. If she wants to do a rematch, we can do a rematch.”

Julianna Peña Eyes Two Other Rematches

Julianna Pena eyes quick turnaround after submission loss to Germaine de Randamie at UFC Fight Island 4 - MMAmania.com

The outside world did not have much faith in Julianna Peña heading into UFC 269, but there was one thing most everyone could agree on about her: she was not short on confidence.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that she sees herself remaining in full control of whom she fights next outside of an Amanda Nunes rematch. And if she has it her way, not only will she give a rematch, but she will also receive two rematches to avenge her only losses in the UFC.

“I think that there’s some rematches that I want to do. I would like to go down and challenge Valentina Shevchenko. I would love to get that rematch against Germaine de Randamie. I would love a rematch, if that’s what she wants, against Amanda Nunes. Those are the rematches that I have in my peripheral.”

Peña’s loss to current women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko took place in 2017 via armbar in what was then a #1-contender bout. And last year, Peña dropped a fight to former featherweight champ Germaine de Randamie via third-round guillotine.

Below, you check out the start of Julianna Peña’s victory lap around her naysayers in this Octagon interview following her UFC 269 upset of Amanda Nunes.

How do you think Julianna Peña would fare if this rematch tour comes together?

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Julianna Peña’s Victory Lap Includes Circling Back To Three Opponents

Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is ready and willing to fight whomever the UFC puts in front of her, but there are three names she specifically has in mind.

At UFC 269, Julianna Peña pulled off the upset of the year and one of…

Julianna Pena, Valentina Shevchenko, Amanda Nunes, Germaine de Randamie

Newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is ready and willing to fight whomever the UFC puts in front of her, but there are three names she specifically has in mind.

At UFC 269, Julianna Peña pulled off the upset of the year and one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when she submitted Amanda Nunes in the co-main event. UFC President Dana White has already expressed interest in booking a rematch between the two if Nunes wants it. But what about the new champ?

“The Venezuelan Vixen” did not hesitate to commit to the idea.

“We can do it next week, I’m free next month, two months from now. Whenever they want to do it, I’m ready,” Peña said during the UFC 269 post-fight press conference. “In all fairness, I’ve been in camp for a year. I really think my daughter deserves some well-deserved mommy time, a little vacation. After that, definitely. If she wants to do a rematch, we can do a rematch.”

Julianna Peña Eyes Two Other Rematches

Julianna Pena eyes quick turnaround after submission loss to Germaine de Randamie at UFC Fight Island 4 - MMAmania.com

The outside world did not have much faith in Julianna Peña heading into UFC 269, but there was one thing most everyone could agree on about her: she was not short on confidence.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that she sees herself remaining in full control of whom she fights next outside of an Amanda Nunes rematch. And if she has it her way, not only will she give a rematch, but she will also receive two rematches to avenge her only losses in the UFC.

“I think that there’s some rematches that I want to do. I would like to go down and challenge Valentina Shevchenko. I would love to get that rematch against Germaine de Randamie. I would love a rematch, if that’s what she wants, against Amanda Nunes. Those are the rematches that I have in my peripheral.”

Peña’s loss to current women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko took place in 2017 via armbar in what was then a #1-contender bout. And last year, Peña dropped a fight to former featherweight champ Germaine de Randamie via third-round guillotine.

Below, you check out the start of Julianna Peña’s victory lap around her naysayers in this Octagon interview following her UFC 269 upset of Amanda Nunes.

How do you think Julianna Peña would fare if this rematch tour comes together?

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Dominick Cruz Seeks Rematch With ‘Dork’ Henry Cejudo After UFC 269

Just minutes after his impressive win over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, Dominick Cruz had a familiar foe on his mind for his next outing.

Cruz got out of some early trouble against Munhoz and showcased his elite footwork and striking for the unanimous …

Dominick Cruz, Henry Cejudo

Just minutes after his impressive win over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, Dominick Cruz had a familiar foe on his mind for his next outing.

Cruz got out of some early trouble against Munhoz and showcased his elite footwork and striking for the unanimous decision win. It was a vintage Cruz performance in many eyes as he looks to push towards another potential title shot.

Following his win over Munhoz, Cruz called for a rematch with Cejudo nearly two years after his loss at UFC 249. Cejudo would retire immediately following the fight and has remained inactive ever since.

“I’d prefer to fight Cejudo again,” Cruz said to reporters following UFC 269. “I needed more time to get going. I don’t want to make excuses, I pushed for that fight. I got five weeks and sparred 10 fights leading up to that fight following my shoulder surgery. With this version of me, it’s a different fight with him. He’s an Olympian, knows how to fight, but still a little dork though.”

Dominick Cruz Lost Controversially To Henry Cejudo

Dominick Cruz Henry Cejudo Keith Peterson
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Cruz fell at UFC 249 via TKO after taking a barrage of hard ground-and-pound strikes from Cejudo. Cruz appeared to be still making an effort to defend himself, but referee Keith Peterson stopped the fight, much to the dismay of the former champion.

Cejudo has hinted at a potential comeback at either bantamweight or featherweight. He most recently called out Alexander Volkanovski for a featherweight title shot and an opportunity to become a three-division champion.

If Cejudo ends up coming back and Cruz keeps up his current winning streak, the two could be on a collision course once again in the stacked bantamweight division. For now, it appears that apparent beef between the two former champions doesn’t appear to be fading away anytime soon.

Would you want to see Dominick Cruz vs. Henry Cejudo 2?

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Dominick Cruz Seeks Rematch With ‘Dork’ Henry Cejudo After UFC 269

Just minutes after his impressive win over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, Dominick Cruz had a familiar foe on his mind for his next outing.

Cruz got out of some early trouble against Munhoz and showcased his elite footwork and striking for the unanimous …

Dominick Cruz, Henry Cejudo

Just minutes after his impressive win over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269, Dominick Cruz had a familiar foe on his mind for his next outing.

Cruz got out of some early trouble against Munhoz and showcased his elite footwork and striking for the unanimous decision win. It was a vintage Cruz performance in many eyes as he looks to push towards another potential title shot.

Following his win over Munhoz, Cruz called for a rematch with Cejudo nearly two years after his loss at UFC 249. Cejudo would retire immediately following the fight and has remained inactive ever since.

“I’d prefer to fight Cejudo again,” Cruz said to reporters following UFC 269. “I needed more time to get going. I don’t want to make excuses, I pushed for that fight. I got five weeks and sparred 10 fights leading up to that fight following my shoulder surgery. With this version of me, it’s a different fight with him. He’s an Olympian, knows how to fight, but still a little dork though.”

Dominick Cruz Lost Controversially To Henry Cejudo

Dominick Cruz Henry Cejudo Keith Peterson
Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Cruz fell at UFC 249 via TKO after taking a barrage of hard ground-and-pound strikes from Cejudo. Cruz appeared to be still making an effort to defend himself, but referee Keith Peterson stopped the fight, much to the dismay of the former champion.

Cejudo has hinted at a potential comeback at either bantamweight or featherweight. He most recently called out Alexander Volkanovski for a featherweight title shot and an opportunity to become a three-division champion.

If Cejudo ends up coming back and Cruz keeps up his current winning streak, the two could be on a collision course once again in the stacked bantamweight division. For now, it appears that apparent beef between the two former champions doesn’t appear to be fading away anytime soon.

Would you want to see Dominick Cruz vs. Henry Cejudo 2?

Continue Reading Dominick Cruz Seeks Rematch With ‘Dork’ Henry Cejudo After UFC 269 at MMA News.