Topic: Dominick Cruz

Who else wants to see Cruz vs Aldo?

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arcon
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09.27.2011 | 2:59 AM ET

I am excited to watch Cruz vs MM next week and Aldo vs Florian in October, but I relay want Cruz vs Aldo 135 or 145 or catch weight in between doesnt matter to me i just want to see this fight!  Anyone else thinking the same thing?
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  • Given Name: Dominick Rojelio Cruz
  • Pro MMA Record: 24-4-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: The Dominator
  • Current Streak: 1 Loss
  • Age: 1985-03-09 | Date of Birth: 1985.03.09
  • Last Fight: August 13, 2022 in UFC
  • Weight Class: Bantamweight | Last Weigh-In: 135.0 lbs
  • Affiliation: Alliance MMA
  • Height: 5'8" (173cm) | Reach: 68.0" (173cm)
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  • Born: San Diego, California
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ACFMMA
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09.27.2011 | 3:14 AM ET

Not really, ive never liked the idea of superfights between champions. I think both fighters have guys in their divisions that they haven't beaten yet and need to completely clean out their own divisions before a cruz vs aldo fight is even considered.
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09.27.2011 | 3:20 AM ET

what does the ACF in your username stand for?

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09.27.2011 | 6:37 AM ET

No, Cruz still has some people at 135 to beat before he gets Aldo.

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09.27.2011 | 7:18 AM ET

The UFC needs to develop their lower weights before they decide to do a superfight. Not to mention at the moment they are too marketable to loose(vs. their divisions with very few fighters known by casual fans) as champions yet not marketable enough to warrant a superfight (it won't be a top ppv be honest).
Maybe after TUF raises the profile of the 135ers and 145ers.

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09.27.2011 | 11:26 AM ET

I agree that the UFC needs to continue to develop the lower weight classes before considering superfights, but I have thought about Cruz vs. Aldo in the past. I don't think Aldo could comfortably make the cut to 135, so I think it would be best at 145. I think Aldo would be the favorite, but I think Cruz would have a solid chance at decisioning him because of his movement and ability to avoid damage. 

* Edited at 09.27.2011, 11:26 AM ET *

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09.27.2011 | 12:03 PM ET

Aldo's leg kicks would slow Cruz way down late in the fight...and as long as the guys that judged Machida/Rua 1 aren't there Aldo should take the decision

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Spaceman Spiff
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09.27.2011 | 12:09 PM ET

I'd like to see it, but only because I don't really like Cruz. Aldo is too much for him, and if he's smart, he'll stay at 135.

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09.27.2011 | 12:11 PM ET

I dunno. I don't think cruz is near aldo's level. I'd be more interested in seeing aldo go to 155, but he's still got some work to do at 145.

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09.27.2011 | 12:12 PM ET

Offensively, I don't think Cruz is anywhere near Aldo's level, but defensively, he's one of the best, and he's also frustrating as hell to fight.

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09.27.2011 | 12:26 PM ET

I was thinking about this fight as well! I don't think it will happen anytime soon though...I see them both moving up in weight eventually though

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09.27.2011 | 12:30 PM ET

Interesting fight, I think Aldo would use his arsenal of kicks to try and slow Cruz down. That in itself is no easy task. Would be a great fight for sure, maybe if both these guys clear out their weight divisions it will happen.

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09.27.2011 | 12:38 PM ET


Its hard enough to find challengers for these guys, making them fight each other is just going to further discredit the loser's weight class (which would be cruz)

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arcon
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09.28.2011 | 1:05 PM ET

As a lot of you pointed out both men need to polish off the rest of there respective divisions before a super fight could happen. I love watching both Aldo and Cruz fight and will be pumped for any fight they have. Its just every time I start to think of who could dethrone Aldo (I know anyone could but I mean someone who's closer to a 50/50 chance) and the names that come to mind are Cruz, Edger, and maybe Faber (if he truly learns from the first fight and makes a new game plan). I just really want to see this fight so i figured try to get ppl talking about it, since with enough people talking about it we have a better chance of getting it.


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