Who is Next for Dominick Cruz? Dana White Weighs In | MMAWeekly.com
- from MMA Weekly on Sep 28, 2016
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Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz defended his title on June 4 at UFC 199. His next title defense is in the works, but whom he’ll face is still in question.
Sixth-ranked Cody Garbrandt is undefeated (10-0) and has finished his last three opponents in the first round. Following his knockout win over Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 202, Garbrandt has been calling for a title shot.
“In my mind, that’s my next fight. I think in Dom’s mind, he has to get ready for it. I truly believe I’m next in line for the title shot,” Garbrandt told MMAWeekly.com at UFC 203 on September 10.
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While the match-up is intriguing, there may be someone else in line to face Cruz.
“Obviously, Cody has stated his case. He’s been wrecking people in spectacular fashion,” UFC president Dana White told TMZSports. “I love the kid, and we’ll see, but let’s not forget T.J. Dillashaw is out there too. He just beat (Raphael) Assuncao. He’s the No. 1-ranked guy in the world.”
Dillashaw is the former bantamweight champion. He lost to Cruz by split decision in January, and a rematch could be on the horizon. Cruz’s next opponent will either be Garbrandt or Dillashaw.
“One of those two will get the fight,” said White.
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