Cruz is one of the most talented fighters in UFC history. The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions (also known as The Ultimate Fighter 24 and Team Benavidez vs. Watch the recap and highlights from the UFC 249 co-main event fight between bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo and challenger Dominick Cruz from Saturday's event in Jacksonville, Florida. He is also a talented striker, but he offers nothing that Cruz hasn’t seen before. 21+ (18+ NH). UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ/WV/PA) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN) or 1-800-522-4700 (NH/CO). 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I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of outlets. Johnson vs. Cejudo II at UFC 227 on Tapology. Dominick Cruz. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Dominick Cruz via TKO (knee and punches) at 4:58 of R2. TEOFIMO LOPEZ has been called out by UFC star Henry Cejudo for a fight just over a day after shocking the world to beat Vasyl Lomachenko. Watch main event Ferguson vs. Gaethji UFC 249, took place on May 9, 2020 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, United States Free Stream Replay. Your email address will not be published. Fantasy Football Picks: Buccaneers vs. Giants DraftKings NFL DFS MNF Showdown Strategy. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Cruz is as known for his unorthodox style as his long record of injuries. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. That winning streak includes his victory over Demetrious Johnson to capture the flyweight title and a 32-second knockout win over T.J. Dillashaw in his only defense of that belt. If any UFC fighter can make a comeback after nearly four years away, it’s Cruz. Cejudo is one of the dominant stars in the lighter weight classes in UFC, with a 15-2 record that includes eight wins by decision and seven by knockout. UFC 249 takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy. Gambling problem? We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He faced Takeya Mizugaki on his comeback fight. Cruz, who is the former WEC bantamweight champ and the inaugural UFC bantamweight titleholder, has not set foot inside the octagon since a December 2016 decision loss to Cody Garbrandt ended his second stint as UFC 135-pound champion. Right now 64% of the tickets and the cash are on the champion, making the sports books nearly indifferent to the winner on the money line. UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on June 8, 2019 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.[2][3]. Hunt: Cejudo Shouldn’t Have To Ask UFC For Raise, Manager: Cejudo Will Fight By This Summer, Herb Dean On UFC 249’s Alcohol-Gate: We Wouldn't Let That Pass. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images). Henry Cejudo def. Cejudo captured the vacant bantamweight title in June 2019 with a third-round TKO of Marlon Moraes. Look back at the making of Henry Cejudo, from a flyweight challenger to a double champ and everything in between. I make my home in Baltimore, MD. Live updates for betting results from UFC 249, Francis Ngannou knocks out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in 20 seconds, Everything you need to know for DFS and betting at the Vivint Houston Open, NFL MNF Best Bets: Monday Night Football Picks, Predictions, Odds to Consider on DraftKings Sportsbook for Buccaneers vs. Giants, 49ers RB Tevin Coleman a DNP for first practice of Week 9, Which NFL players are being placed on NFL Covid-19 IR list. Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz meet at UFC 249 in a matchup for the bantamweight title. 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