Cruz: I'm out 4 years and I'm still going to win

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                    <p>Dominick Cruz will finally have a chance to regain the bantamweight title when he fights TJ Dillashaw this January in Boston. Cruz recently spoke to La Aflicion about the fight and what it means for the division:</p>

"That's the champion at 135 right now. Got knocked out by Dodson. He's very very beatable, and that's been proven. You haven't proven a lot of ways to beat me since 2007, when I was 21 years old, working 40 hours a week while I was training."

"The only thing these guys have to hold on to in beating me, is the fact that I've been out for 4 years," he said. "That's what's going to be scary. I'm out 4 years, and I'm still going to beat you. So then what?"

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War Cruz. Really hoping that he win this fight.

Then let Faber and TJ fight for contender.

Wat TJ Phone Post 3.0

I see Dillashaw via decision Phone Post 3.0

Super Saiyan God Vegeta - I see Dillashaw via decision Phone Post 3.0
Dillashaw via snake bite. Phone Post 3.0

WAR CRUZ

liljacare - War Cruz. Really hoping that he win this fight.

Then let Faber and TJ fight for contender.

This, this, this.

"Blackout Cruz" is going to put a whooping on TJ. Phone Post 3.0

I think dom wins but he better not be thinkin tjs the same fighter that got knocked out by dodson or hes gonna have a short night. Phone Post 3.0

TJ will be his toughest test. He understands Cruz's rhythm and footwork and I believe he's a better striker. We shall see.

Who did Cruz say has no wrestling? I couldn't here. Phone Post 3.0

I gotta say, I'm very entertained by Cruz's style of precision and argument based trash talking. I hope he can be at 100% would love him to be back for good Phone Post 3.0

giblert mendelez - I think dom wins but he better not be thinkin tjs the same fighter that got knocked out by dodson or hes gonna have a short night. Phone Post 3.0
Cruz probably has the highest fight iq out there, I would guess he's saying these things in interviews to get at tj. Phone Post 3.0

Both his knees will blow out on the way to the cage Phone Post 3.0

I had the opportunity to talk to Dominic for a few minutes at his hotel in Houston for 192. He's pumped and ready for this fight. And he's tired of people talking like TJ invented this whole new style that's unbeatable, when it's kind of modeled after his own.
I like them both but am rooting for Cruz in this one. His 1-minute beatdown of Mizugaki after nearly three years away was incredible. I think, no wait, I know he has what it takes to be champ again. Not taking anything away from TJ, going to be a hell of a scrap. Phone Post 3.0

Love Dillashaw, but would like to see Cruz get that belt back after all the adversity he has had to face with injuries.

I have no idea who to pick in this fight. So pumped for it. Phone Post 3.0

Jibbersbitch -
giblert mendelez - I think dom wins but he better not be thinkin tjs the same fighter that got knocked out by dodson or hes gonna have a short night. Phone Post 3.0
Cruz probably has the highest fight iq out there, I would guess he's saying these things in interviews to get at tj. Phone Post 3.0
Yeah makes sense Phone Post 3.0

Snuz won't jab n jog killashaw. TJ by KO Phone Post 3.0

TJ's wrestling/takedowns will be the difference...U-D Phone Post 3.0

King Of All Tenors - TJ's wrestling/takedowns will be the difference...U-D Phone Post 3.0
When was the last time TJ has gone for a takedown? Serious question...
Cruz mixes up his strikes with take down attempts seamlessly. Only Frankie and GSP have done it better, imo. Phone Post 3.0

The track record of guys coming off lay offs/injuries are not good to say the least. If i wasn't so lazy I'd compile a list of fighters who return after a min 16 months and see what the track record is Phone Post 3.0