UFC 250 was originally slated to place in Aldo’s home nation, but the virus outbreak has forced the promotion to seek a new venue and location, likely on US soul.<\/p>\n Stepping in on short notice for Jose Aldo is none other than former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.<\/p>\n ‘The Dominator’ has not competed inside the Octagon since losing the 135-pound strap to Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207 in December of 2016.<\/p>\n Although Cruz recently called<\/a> for the Cejudo bout, the announcement is still shocking given Dominick’s long layoff.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, Dominick Cruz will challenge Henry Cejudo at UFC 250 on May 9.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/DominickCruz\/status\/1248081409664626688<\/p>\n “Dear Henry<\/b> Cejudo<\/a>, The real king has already been told that we\u2019re fighting May 9th. I\u2019ll see you there. P.S. -Bring your other tiny lil friend It did not take long for ‘Triple C’ to respond to Dominick Cruz, Cejudo fired back with the following.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/HenryCejudo\/status\/1248093447262580736<\/p>\n “Keep begging me!”<\/p>\n Macelo Russio of Combate would later confirm Cruz’s statement.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Jose Aldo is out of UFC 250. Dominick Cruz steps in to fight Henry Cejudo for the bantamweight title. Verbal agreement. By @raphamarinho<\/a> and @anahissa<\/a>. https:\/\/t.co\/8aKb5OQVXX<\/a><\/p>\n — Marcelo Russio (@MarceloRussio) April 9, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"Jose](\"http:\/\/staging.tcpcharms.com\/bjpenn\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jose-Aldo-9.png\")
@<\/s>cptdasamericas<\/b><\/a> so I can slap you both around. -Signed, Sealed, Delivered-”<\/p>\n\n