Mixed martial arts is a brutal sport that requires exceptional skill, strength, and endurance. Fighters put their lives on the line every time they step into the octagon, and the intense competition has led to some of the most ferocious rivalries in sports history. However, even in this brutal sport, there are moments of camaraderie and respect that transcend the competition.

One of the most memorable rivalries in UFC history was between Cody Garbrandt and Dominick Cruz. The two faced each other in 2016, and their feud was intense. But now, it seems that things have changed between Garbrandt and Cruz.

Cody Garbrandt and Dominick Cruz are seen together

Recently, UFC legend Urijah Faber posted a story on Instagram showing the two former rivals having fun together. The video shows Garbrandt and Cruz laughing and joking around, clearly enjoying each other’s company.

The fan reactions to the video were overwhelmingly positive. Many fans expressed their appreciation for the two fighters and their contributions to the sport. Some even suggested that a reunion with their former rival TJ Dillashaw would make the moment even more legendary. Here are some of the fan reactions –

One said – “Cody Garbrandt smelled like cigarettes and alcohol”

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Another commented – “These 3 + TJ are what every bantamweight should be thankful to, they brought life into that division and it is now top 2 in the sport”

A person wrote – “Imagine the day we see Conor and Khabib having a respectful convo”

“Cody got knocked cold by the punches missing”

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“we needa see TJ n Cody together”

Another social media user commented, “Even Enemies in this brutal sport have to appreciate each other, considering the sport is so brutal and only such a select few make it, it’s probably pretty hard to find someone you can truly share that experience with.”

“F*ck yeah all love baby”

Another wrote – “TJ being there would make this legendary”

Revisiting Cody Garbrandt vs Dominick Cruz

Looking back at it, Garbrandt vs Cruz can be termed as a best vs best match-up. Garbrandt had a perfect record of 10-0 back then. Cruz, on the other hand, was the UFC Bantamweight Championship and had a record of 22-1. The only loss Cruz had suffered till then was at the hands of Urijah Faber.

With 5 straight wins after entering UFC, Garbrandt was able to get a title shot against Cruz. The fight happened at UFC 207, on December 30, 2016. It was a ferocious battle from the first second, and both fighters landed powerful strikes. However, Garbrandt’s speed and accuracy were able to give him a slight edge in the fight.

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After 5 fierce rounds, the fight went to the judges, who unanimously named ‘No Love’ as the winner of the fight. It was also termed the ‘Fight of the Night’ and is still remembered as one of the best fights of 2016.