Dominick Cruz 'shocked' by message from ex-rival

Dominick Cruz shocked former UFC rival reached out with support after career-ending injury
Dominick Cruz was taken by surprise when a man he once considered among his biggest enemies recently showed him some love.
TJ Dillashaw & F1 Star Weigh In on Dominick Cruz's Retirement Amid Injury Woes
"Sometimes, the body just doesn’t cooperate," wrote Dominick Cruz as he announced his retirement from the sport after he pulled out of his UFC Fight Night 252 retirement bout against Rob Font. The post Dominick Cruz Retirement: TJ Dillashaw Joins 8X F1 GP Winner to Address Ex-UFC Champ’s Shoulder Injury Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports.
‘I was shocked’… Dominick Cruz reveals old UFC rival reached out following MMA retirement
Understandably, he received some great tributes to his career from the MMA world but during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, he said that one message caught him off guard. Cruz’s proudest and most gratifying achievement was when he returned to the Octagon in 2016 and proved that ring rust wasn’t a universal rule.
Dominick Cruz reveals T.J. Dillashaw reached out to offer support following career-ending injury: “I was shocked”
Dominick Cruz has received support from an unlikely ally, former UFC rival T.J. Dillashaw, after announcing his retirement.
Former UFC rival criticizes Dominick Cruz after injury, ‘Wish I would’ve retired him'
Henry Cejudo says he would've been livid if Dominick Cruz pulled out of their fight next weekend. Fortunately for Cejudo, the former two-division champion wasn't scheduled to face Cruz at UFC Seattle and will instead meet Song Yadong in the main event.
Dominick Cruz 'shocked' by message from ex-rival after emotional UFC retirement
Cruz revealed his injury occurred during grappling training, specifically drills focused on getting up from bottom position. While posturing on his elbow to explode upward, the force sent his shoulder "out the back," resulting in overwhelming pain and a lengthy recovery process.
Dominick Cruz explains why latest shoulder injury prompted retirement: 'I was on borrowed time'
Former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz was set for a fight, but multiple shoulder injuries led him to hang up the gloves instead.
Dominick Cruz Announces Retirement After Injury Halts Final UFC Bout
Two-time UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has retired from mixed martial arts at age 39 after a training injury forced him out of his planned retirement fight.
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"I had lost my drug" - Recently retired UFC veteran Dominick Cruz reveals bitter truth about being on antidepressants before major UFC title fight
Dominick Cruz announced his retirement amid a challenging end to an illustrious career. Scheduled for a farewell bout against Rob Font at UFC Fight Night on Feb.
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Retired Dominick Cruz replaced by 16-0 fighter to save Rob Font’s UFC Seattle fight
Rob Font would have been looking forward to sharing the Octagon with Dominick Cruz in Seattle, Washington but he now faces a very different challenge. Stepping in for Cruz will be Jean Matsumoto who ...
The Ariel Helwani Show | Keyshawn Davis in studio, Dominick Cruz, Bruce Buffer, Song Yadong, Youssef Zalal and more
Join Ariel Helwani for a loaded Monday show feature Keyshawn Davis in studio, Dominick Cruz, Bruce Buffer, Song Yadong, ...
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Conor McGregor's former TUF rival congratulates Dominick Cruz after retirement announcement: "I loved our rivalry"
Conor McGregor's former TUF rival recently joined the MMA community in congratulating Dominick Cruz after his retirement announcement.