Dominick Cruz to Return to the Octagon Against Highly Ranked Opponent in August

Published 06/06/2022, 12:41 AM EDT

After making some of the biggest matchups, the UFC is ready to make yet another interesting fight happen. It looks like Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz could soon face each other.

As reported by Carlos Contreras Legaspi, ‘ESPN Deplores’ published an article speaking about the matchup. Vera vs Cruz is reportedly being targeted for August 13 as the UFC’s main event. Moreover, both the athletes are coming off recent wins. Cruz, who last fought in December 2021, has two consecutive wins. On the other hand, ‘Chito’ has three back-to-back wins.

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Per sources: Chito Vera vs. Dominick Cruz in the works for Aug. 13th UFC Main Event
Vía @ESPNDeportes
https://t.co/TMXlUOtILB
— Carlos Contreras Legaspi (@CCLegaspi) June 6, 2022

Further, both the fighters are within the top 10 ranks of the bantamweight division. While Vera holds fifth place, Cruz ranks in the eighth position. Hence, a battle between both of them would be interesting to witness.

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However, it would not be surprising to see this fight materialize. After all, Vera called out the former bantamweight champion after his latest win over Rob Font.

Dom you always says you looking for someone above ya. 😮 I’m above ya now so wanna fight?
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) May 2, 2022

So if this fight takes place, Marlon Vera would be fighting someone below his ranking. Nevertheless, many have been questioning if it is a good fight for the older boxer.

After UFC veteran Frankie Edgar lost against the Ecuadorian fighter via a brutal T/KO, people are worried Cruz could end up the same way.

Is Marlon Vera a good fight for Dominick Cruz?

In a previous interview, Dominick Cruz spoke about his ambition of winning the bantamweight title back. In that case, a win against a highly ranked opponent would put him quite close to a title fight. Hence, the matchup looks like a good fight for his aspirations.

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He said (h/t MMA Junkie), “I’m coming back this year, and we’re winning the title. We are winning the title if not this year, the next year, but each fight is getting closer to that goal.”

However, Marlon Vera is in great form and if he manages to defeat Cruz, it could be one of the biggest wins in his career so far. Thus, the matchup looks like an interesting one for both fighters.

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Rohini Kottu is a UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. She is also a Psychologist and has a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Rohini, in her role as a UFC writer, combines her admiration for the mental resilience that MMA fighters have and her love for analysis.

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Dominick Cruz to Return to the Octagon Against Highly Ranked Opponent in August

Is Marlon Vera a good fight for Dominick Cruz?

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