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Dominick Cruz clears the air about rumored fight with Cory Sandhagen, agreeing to face Petr Yan first

Dominick Cruz seems to be getting closer to an Octagon return. In the meantime, he wants to clear up a few things.

The former UFC bantamweight champion hasn’t competed since December 2016 when he lost that title to Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. After a three-plus-year road of injuries and recoveries, Cruz is feeling stronger and healthier with each day that passes.

Earlier this month, surging bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen took to Instagram, revealing he agreed to fight “The Dominator” for the UFC’s scheduled return to San Diego on May 16 and was waiting on Cruz’s response.