Dominick Cruz News
Dillashaw says he is rooting for 'eight-time title challenger' Faber over 'dick' Cruz
Chris Taylor - March 28, 2016
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw was not very pleased when he caught wind that the UFC had booked a trilogy bout between Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz instead of granting him an immediate rematch with “The Dominator”. The former Team Alpha Male fighter, Dillashaw, says despite his recent rivalry with Urijah he will still be rooting for the “California Kid” against newly crowned champion Dominick Cruz at UFC 199.
Duane Ludwig reacts to news of Urijah Faber vs. Dominick Cruz III
bjpenndotcom - March 22, 2016
Several years ago Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig was brought in as the striking coach at Team Alpha Male. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out between Ludwig and TAM owner Urijah Faber. Ludwig left and opened the ‘Bang Muay Thai HQ’ in Broomfield Colorado, and T.J. Dillashaw began spending part of his training camps training with the striking guru. Ultimately, Dillashaw left Team Alpha Male to train with Elevation Fight Team in Colorado, forcing a rift between himself and mentor Urijah Faber.
TJ Dillashaw "pretty pissed" Urijah Faber got title shot
bjpenndotcom - March 18, 2016
After Dominick Cruz returned to the Octagon in January, and defeated T.J. Dillashaw to reclaim the UFC bantamweight championship he never lost, there was much speculation as to whether Dillashaw would be getting an immediate rematch given how close the fight was. After the bantamweight championship was wrapped around Cruz’s waist, it didn’t take long for Urijah Faber to call out his nemesis for a trilogy fight. While there was uncertainty as to whether Dillashaw or Faber would get the title shot against Cruz, the UFC ultimately decided to cash in on the hype of a trilogy fight between Cruz and Faber.
Betting odds revealed for Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III
bjpenndotcom - March 18, 2016
Earlier this month the UFC announced that a trilogy bout between Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber would take place in the co-main event of UFC 199 in June. Faber won the pair’s first meeting under the WEC banner back in 2007, however it was Cruz who got the nod in 2011 to retain the UFC’s bantamweight championship.
VIDEO | Dominick Cruz & Urijah Faber go at it during press conference
bjpenndotcom - March 4, 2016
These guys are 🔥🔥!! @TheDomin8r vs. @UrijahFaber at #UFC199 https://t.co/cZ46F3exfc — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 4, 2016
UFC announces Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber III
bjpenndotcom - March 4, 2016
At the UFC unstoppable press conference on Friday afternoon prior to the UFC 196 weigh-ins, UFC President Dana White revealed that Dominick Cruz will have his rubber match with Urijah Faber in the co-main event of UFC 199. There was much speculation as to who Cruz would defend his bantamweight championship against first after defeating TJ Dillashaw, and we now have our answer!
Dominick Cruz viciously stirs the pot of drama at 'Team Alpha Fail'
Russell Ess - February 16, 2016
UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has had a long time rivalry with Urijah Faber and he has been getting an absolute kick out of all the drama surrounding Faber’s camp at Team Alpha Male. A fall out between Faber and striking coach Duane Ludwig caused a rift between fighters with the former bantamweight champion Dillashaw leaving Team Alpha Male to join Ludwig at the Elevation Fight Team. Cruz spoke with MMA Junkie on how he sees things looking from the outside at Team Alpha Male.
Video: Check how champ Dominic Cruz and Diego Sanchez spent their Valentine's Day
bjpenndotcom - February 15, 2016
https://youtu.be/LCtJYeZxdCQ Not everyone goes out to fancy dinners and drop big bucks on flowers and chocolates for V-day. Watch Diego Sanchez show you what he was up to yesterday and the bantamweight champion hanging out with his dog.
Dominick Cruz has a gift for Urijah Faber
bjpenndotcom - February 10, 2016
Dominick Cruz reclaimed the UFC bantamweight championship last month after defeating TJ Dillashaw via split decision at ‘UFC Fight Night: Boston’. Immediately after winning the title, Cruz found himself being called out by his nemesis Urijah Faber. While TJ Dillashaw wanted an immediate rematch given how close the fight was, Cruz seems to prefer a trilogy bout with Faber instead.
WATCH! Here's how to get your footwork like Dominick Cruz
bjpenndotcom - February 9, 2016
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WATCH! TJ Dillashaw vs. Dominick Cruz 'Behind the Scenes - Part 2'
bjpenndotcom - February 2, 2016
https://youtu.be/aVNOUz747Jk Earlier this month Dominick Cruz returned to the Octagon for just his second fight in 4 years.