Dominick Cruz 'shocked' by message from ex-rival

Dominick Cruz shocked former UFC rival reached out with support after career-ending injury
Dominick Cruz was taken by surprise when a man he once considered among his biggest enemies recently showed him some love.
Former UFC rival criticizes Dominick Cruz after injury, ‘Wish I would’ve retired him'
Henry Cejudo says he would've been livid if Dominick Cruz pulled out of their fight next weekend. Fortunately for Cejudo, the former two-division champion wasn't scheduled to face Cruz at UFC Seattle and will instead meet Song Yadong in the main event.
Dominick Cruz 'shocked' by message from ex-rival after emotional UFC retirement
Cruz revealed his injury occurred during grappling training, specifically drills focused on getting up from bottom position. While posturing on his elbow to explode upward, the force sent his shoulder "out the back," resulting in overwhelming pain and a lengthy recovery process.
‘I was shocked’… Dominick Cruz reveals old UFC rival reached out following MMA retirement
Understandably, he received some great tributes to his career from the MMA world but during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, he said that one message caught him off guard. Cruz’s proudest and most gratifying achievement was when he returned to the Octagon in 2016 and proved that ring rust wasn’t a universal rule.
UFC Star Dominick Cruz Announces Retirement From MMA Due to Brutal Camp Injury
Dominick Cruz was meant to take on Rob Font in what was meant to be his final fight. However, the former WEC and UFC bantamweight champion has revealed that he is retiring from MMA. More news: Jairzinho Rozenstruik Blames Paint Fumes for Loss and UFC Release
Dominick Cruz Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles and Career-Ending Injury While Reflecting on Unexpected Support from TJ Dillashaw
Dominick Cruz has spent much of his MMA career fighting against more than just opponents—he’s battled countless injuries and mental health struggles along the way. Now, with his retirement made official,
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Former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz was set for a fight, but multiple shoulder injuries led him to hang up the gloves ...
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Dominick Cruz Officially Retires
After a 20-year fight career with numerous setbacks, former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight ...
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Retired Dominick Cruz replaced by 16-0 fighter to save Rob Font’s UFC Seattle fight
Rob Font would have been looking forward to sharing the Octagon with Dominick Cruz in Seattle, Washington but he now faces a very different challenge. Stepping in for Cruz will be Jean Matsumoto who ...
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Dominick Cruz, UFC's first bantamweight champ, retires from MMA
Dominick Cruz, one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday via social media. Cruz, 39, was scheduled for one final appearance ...
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UFC legend Dominick Cruz retires as ‘complicated’ injury derails final fight
Dominick Cruz has announced his retirement as a mixed martial artist, ending a career worthy of a place in the UFC Hall of Fame. Following reports that Cruz, who turns 40 in March, was out of ...
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Dominick Cruz's time is over. How should we remember one of MMA's most complex careers?
The first time I saw Dominick Cruz fight live was in 2010 at the final WEC event, and it left me with a feeling of deep sympathy for his opponent. The poor guy. His name was Scott Jorgensen and he ...