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Dominick Cruz Blames Himself for Recent Injury Layoff by Delaying Surgery

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has opened up about his frustration with his most recent injury and the fact he’s only now fit for a return to Octagon after being out for so long.

When the UFC acquired the World Extreme Cagefighting roster back in 2011, big things were expected of Cruz as he was the undisputed champion at 135 pounds at the time, including two successful title defences.

Cruz continued his fine form under the UFC banner with successful title defences against Urijah Faber and then Demetrius Johnson, both in 2011.