Dominick Cruz, the former UFC bantamweight champion and one of the sharpest minds in MMA, has made it clear that he’s not done yet.
After years of setbacks, comebacks, and proving doubters wrong, Cruz has set his sights on one more run toward the top.
In his most recent remarks, Cruz confidently reiterated his plans to return to the octagon, eyeing some intriguing potential matchups that have the MMA world buzzing.
One fight that has fans talking is a possible showdown with Jose Aldo, a legend in his own right. Aldo recently came out of retirement beating Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 via unanimous decision.
Cruz now believes that the timing is right for both to meet in a dream match up between two of the greatest fighters to ever step foot in the cage. A clash of legacies, Aldo vs. Cruz has potential to be a fight fans talk about for years.
But Cruz isn’t stopping at dream match ups. He’s also mentioned the possibility of settling old scores.
A rematch with Cody Garbrandt, the man who dethroned him in 2016, could be on the horizon. Garbrandt’s fall from grace hasn’t gone unnoticed, and a second fight is the perfect opportunity for Cruz to prove that loss was just a bump in the road.
And then, there’s Henry Cejudo, the man who handed Cruz his most recent loss and still hasn’t shied away from trash talk.
Cruz sees a second chance against Cejudo not only as a personal mission but as the path back to the title. If they meet again, expect a high-stakes war where both fighters have something big to prove.
For Cruz, this isn’t just about making a comeback, it’s about cementing his legacy as one of the greatest bantamweights of all time.
With names like Aldo, Garbrandt, and Cejudo in the mix, Cruz’s return could give the division the shakeup it needs. Fans know one thing for sure: when “The Dominator” is locked in, you don’t want to miss it.
