Tag: takeya mizugaki

  • QUICK TWITT: Pros React To The Return Of Dominick Cruz

    QUICK TWITT: Pros React To The Return Of Dominick Cruz

    Last night in the main event of the prelims of UFC 178, Dominick Cruz returned from nearly a three-year long layoff to defeat Takeya Mizugaki in just 61 seconds. Below is a list of the best reactions from UFC fighters regarding the return of Cruz. FUCK YESSSS @TheDomin8r THE CHAMP IS HEEERE!! #UFC178 — Rowdy […]

  • REPLAY! Watch Dominick Cruz Post-Fight Speech

    REPLAY! Watch Dominick Cruz Post-Fight Speech

    In case you missed the triumphant return of Dominick Cruz earlier tonight at the UFC 178 prelims, you can rewatch Cruz post-fight speech, and Cruz calling out Team ‘Alpha Fail’ below.

  • REPLAY! Watch Dominick Cruz Dominate Takeya Mizugaki

    REPLAY! Watch Dominick Cruz Dominate Takeya Mizugaki

    Earlier today in the prelims of UFC 178, Dominick Cruz returned from a 3-year long layoff to defeat Takeya Mizugaki in 61 seconds. Check out the entire bout below.

  • UFC 178 Results: Cruz Makes Successful Return, TKOs Mizugaki in 1 Minute

    UFC 178 Results: Cruz Makes Successful Return, TKOs Mizugaki in 1 Minute

    It has been 1,092 days since Dominick Cruz last fought in the octagon. He needed no more than than sixty-one seconds to finish Takeya Mizugaki. After an authoritative takedown, Mizugaki tried to utilize the cage to wall-walk back to his feet. Cruz was aware of this and caught him with a brutal right hand that […]

  • Cruz: If Ali Can Do It, So Can I

    Cruz: If Ali Can Do It, So Can I

    Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is set to make his long awaited return to the UFC tonight as the main-event of the preliminary card of UFC 178 against Takeya Mizugaki. Ahead of the bout, he spoke to Ariel Helwani about his desire to reclaim the belt. “The belt is just a piece of metal. […]

  • Coach: Mizugaki Is Fighting A Madman

    Coach: Mizugaki Is Fighting A Madman

    Dominick Cruz is set to return to the UFC tonight after nearly a three year long absence. Cruz, on a quest to reclaim his bantamweight title, has to get through Takeya Mizugaki in the main event of the preliminary card of UFC 178 tonight. His grappling coach, Neil Melanson spoke to MMAMania about Cruz’s evolution […]

  • Dominick Cruz Says Rankings Never Mattered

    Dominick Cruz Says Rankings Never Mattered

    Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz believes that rankings never mattered, and that you can listen to where the media ranks you. Cruz returns to the Octagon tomorrow night as the headlining fight on the preliminary card against Takeya Mizugaki.

  • Phoenix International Raceway Maintained Cruz Sponsorship Throughout Injuries

    Phoenix International Raceway Maintained Cruz Sponsorship Throughout Injuries

    Dominick Cruz is set to make his return to the UFC tomorrow night against Takeya Mizugaki, after nearly a three year long absence from competition due to 2 torn ACL’s and a torn groin muscle. While most of the MMA world turned their back on the former banatmweight champion, one of his biggest sponsors, Phoenix […]

  • Cruz Explains Excitement Ahead Of UFC Return

    Cruz Explains Excitement Ahead Of UFC Return

    Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz hasn’t been inside the Octagon in nearly three years. After tearing his ACL, Cruz underwent surgery, and was on his way to a return before re-tearing the same ACL, forcing Cruz out for even longer. The UFC stripped Cruz of his bantamweight title for inactivity after nearly two-years away from […]

  • Dominick Cruz Still Believes He’s The Best 135er In The World

    Dominick Cruz Still Believes He’s The Best 135er In The World

    This Saturday at UFC 178, Dominick Cruz will return to the Octagon after a three year long absence to face Takeya Mizugaki. The bout will serve as the main event of the preliminary card, which airs on Fox Sports 1, and will give Cruz to make his case for why he deserves a shot at […]

  • Dominick Cruz: ‘I’m just as good now, as I ever was’

    Dominick Cruz: ‘I’m just as good now, as I ever was’

    “It’s a big challenge for me. I’m up for it and I’m excited for it, but after feeling my body in that five-round camp, realized I need to take my time in this camp because that’s the hard part. The fight itself is literally the easy part. That’s the fun part for me. That’s why […]

  • Major Updates Made To EA Sports UFC Gameplay

    Major Updates Made To EA Sports UFC Gameplay

    EA Sports UFC has made major updates to the game, including adding 3 new fighters (TJ Dillashaw, Tyron Woodley, and Takeya Mizugaki) check out the full list of updates brought to you by a Reddit user.

  • EA Sports UFC Adds Three More Fighters In Downloadable Update

    EA Sports UFC Adds Three More Fighters In Downloadable Update

    EA Sports UFC announced today that they were adding a roster update that would add three fighters. Making the cut are: Bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw Welterweight contender Tyron Woodley Bantamweight contender Takeya Mizugaki Below are the in-game photos for the fighters. No word yet on when the update will be available, but EA did say […]

  • Cruz Explains Why He Doesn’t Want An Immediate Title Shot

    Cruz Explains Why He Doesn’t Want An Immediate Title Shot

    Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz spoke with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour about his return to the UFC after nearly a two year absence that came due to a torn ACL and then a torn groin. Cruz opted to fight Takeya Mizugaki instead of immediately fighting champion TJ Dillashaw. “You know, it’s a […]

  • Dominick Cruz Has Lost Millions Over Course Of Inactivity

    Dominick Cruz Has Lost Millions Over Course Of Inactivity

    Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has undoubtedly had one of the worst runs of luck in Mixed Martial Arts. Despite his frequent analyst gig at FOX, the California resident hasn’t seen a good payday in the past three-years. According to Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer report, Cruz has lost millions of dollars in income while […]

  • Dominick Cruz Set To Make Return At UFC 178

    Dominick Cruz Set To Make Return At UFC 178

    Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is set to make his UFC return at UFC 178 against Takeya Mizugaki. Cruz is coming off a nearly three year absence from the Octagon, which was due to two torn ACL’s. Mizugaki will be riding a five fight win streak into the bout, including wins over Bryan Caraway […]

  • Cruz Ready, Wants Mizugaki Fight In UFC Return

    Cruz Ready, Wants Mizugaki Fight In UFC Return

    The injury prone, former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz (pictured right) is ready to return to action. After two-years of inactivity. ‘UFC Tonight’ on FOX Sports 1 broke the news, stating that Cruz’s camp wants a fight against Takeya Mizugaki, and believe that a win over the top 10 fighter will put Dominick right back […]

  • Nam Phan vs. Takeya Mizugaki Booked for UFC Fight Night 33

    Nam Phan vs. Takeya Mizugaki Booked for UFC Fight Night 33

    A bantamweight bout has been added to the UFC’s return trip to Australia in the form of Nam Phan vs. Takeya Mizugaki. UFC officials announced the bout this afternoon. UFC Fight Night 33 is set to go down from the Queensland capital at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Dec. 7. In the main event heavyweights Mark hunt and […]