With the amount of build up to the fight with Cruz still out, that leaves us about 8-9 months out from this fight. Cruz is no slouch when it comes to talking and he will bring his A game since he doesn't like anyone from TAM. I'm super excited about this fight, a huge fan of both but I more importantly want to see a healthy Cruz back and take what's rightfully his!
Anyone else like to see Dom take a tune up fight first?
NHBDaddy - Anyone else like to see Dom take a tune up fight first?
Not me. He smashed Mizugaki (sp) on his first fight back, so he showed he can show up big after a long layoff.
Also he's so injury prone, it's in his best interest (financially) and the fans' best interest to have this fight asap.
kronnchi - Why would they promote this fight heavily with the injury history of Cruz?
Same reason they hyped the shit outstanding Aldo vs Connor
NHBDaddy - Anyone else like to see Dom take a tune up fight first?Yup he should fight Assuncao first for a shot at TJ.

I think Tj should fight Assunscao(????) and Cruz should fight faber on the same card. Then the winners fight. How about the Lawler/Condit card
lol Fabre don't wanna get fled up by Dom again
Dom is not gonna be ready anywhere near January he might get cleared to start lightly training in January but fuck a fight in January.
Specially with his history he's damn sure not gonna rush by the time camps finish this fight (if we are lucky) won't happen till 4th of July weekend
NHBDaddy - Anyone else like to see Dom take a tune up fight first?No
He's proven he can come back from a long lay off and perform at the highest level already.

This is all assuming he doesn't get injured again. Torn ACL, Torn Groin. Those are injuries that are prone for reoccur if you use your legs a lot.
I think he should fight Renan Barao first before he gets a shot a Dillashaw.
I think they should let Dillashaw avenge his loss to Assuncao, while Cruz gets a tune up fight against Rivera or something.
I agree Dillashaw will probably fight again before this fight happens but Rafael is still injured as well so it might take a while before we see TJ again
Not sure I want Cruz to win and have the belt shelved for 1 year