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Opinion - The case against Cruz: Why TJ Dillashaw should still be champion

Bloody Elbow's Connor Ruebusch reasons that the judges made a mistake by granting Dominick Cruz a victory over TJ Dillashaw at UFC Fight Night 81.

2016 is off to a perplexing start. Another fantastic title fight ends in yet another controversial decision, with Dominick Cruz taking the nod in a split decision over TJ Dillashaw. After a close and hard-fought battle, Cruz managed to convince two of the judges and walked home the victor, successfully reclaiming the belt that he never really lost.

Before I rip apart the scorecards of judges and fans alike, I should say that this is an incredible achievement on the part of Dominick Cruz, and easily one of the best comeback stories in the history of MMA.