Cruz beats Johnson to retain bantamweight title
Dominick Cruz showed once again on Saturday night that he’s the best 135-pound fighter in mixed martial arts, beating Demetrious…
Dominick Cruz showed once again on Saturday night that he’s the best 135-pound fighter in mixed martial arts, beating Demetrious Johnson by unanimous decision to retain the UFC bantamweight title.
It was an exciting, action-packed fight, and a bout that demonstrated just how ruthlessly effective Cruz’s fighting style is. The win improved Cruz’s professional MMA record to 19-1, and there’s no question that he’s one of the best fighters in the world, in any weight class.
“It was a tough fight — the kid’s got a sick pace,” Cruz said of Johnson. “He didn’t surprise me. I was ready for a wicked pace. I knew I had to slow him down by using my strength and my size.”
The judges scored it 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46 for Cruz.
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Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Vs. Dominick Cruz
Fight was scheduled for 5 rounds (5x5x5x5x5) – Fight was for the Bantamweight Title
Dominick Cruz def. Demetrious Johnson via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 50-45)
