Onama has shown that he's a quick and explosive striker in his limited UFC action. It stands to reason this fight is headed in the same direction.
Onama is a man who has already shown a flair for the dramatic. Each time he's lost in the UFC, it's been by way of highlight-reel knockout. Landwehr comes in as a sizeable underdog, and that likely comes from the two losses that he's already suffered. The end result is two featherweights who are likely to put on an action-packed fight as the penultimate bout on the card. Onama and Landwehr are both exciting fighters stylistically, and with Landwehr alternating wins and losses in his first four UFC fights, there's some pressure to actually put together a winning streak. Nate Landwehr matchup for a summer blockbuster, but there's a reason the UFC has this as the lead-in to the main event. No one is going to confuse the David Onama vs. That could spell trouble for the former great. His straightforward kickboxing and cunning submission game have helped him get a finish in 15 of his 19 wins.Īt this stage in the game, it's unclear if Cruz has the defensive prowess to avoid the big shots that Vera is going to throw his way. Vera, on the other hand, is much more dangerous. He's been tricky with his unorthodox footwork, timing and striking approach, and he's also a slick wrestler. Meanwhile, Cruz has beaten Casey Kenney and Pedro Munhoz by decision in two 2021 fights.Ĭruz has never been a powerful fighter. He's currently on a three-fight winning streak against Rob Font, Frankie Edgar and Grant. Cruz has been in and out of the cage with various injuries throughout his career, and Vera has proved to be a tough out for anyone. In other words, they weren't even in the same stratosphere.īut time has a way of changing things in the MMA landscape. Vera was picking up losses to fighters like Marco Beltran, Davey Grant and Douglas Silva de Andrade. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)įour or five years ago, it would have been impossible to think of a matchup between Dominick Cruz and Marlon "Chito" Vera.Ĭruz was the reigning bantamweight champion with multiple title defenses against the likes of Urijah Faber, T.J. I want to keep working as hard as I can and as smart as I can, to keep climbing the ladder and be able to capitalize and learn new skills and still be competing in the biggest organization in the world.Dominick Cruz kicks Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269. 5 former champion in my last six fights, so it’s definitely something that makes me very excited. “For me, it’s such a big honor to be part of these fighters. Just that in itself shows the kind of competitive, high-level skills fighters we have at the bantamweight division. “I’m very glad to be able to do what I like to do most, and that’s fighting at the top 10 for the last five years. “That’s something that I always envisioned, to be competing with the best fighters out there,” Munhoz explained. Munhoz is more than happy the UFC is booking him against notable names. The Brazilian has competed against three former UFC champions and the current 135-pound title holder in his past five trips to the octagon. I know he’s going to be the best version of himself and so will I.”ĭominick Cruz says Daniel Cormier 'doesn't do the homework' as UFC analystĬruz is often regarded as the greatest bantamwieght in the history of the sport, and Munhoz is no stranger to fighting opponents with prestigious backgrounds. That’s the mind set that I come in every fight. I never underestimate any of my opponents. We’re kind of the same age, so I don’t underestimate him. “The guy is always training and always getting better. Dillashaw five rounds, I actually watched that fight live in Boston, and he’s no joke. “A lot of people said that when he had the knee surgery and then he came back to fight T.J. “I don’t think (he’s taken a step back).” Munhoz told MMA Junkie at UFC 269 media day. Cruz lost the UFC bantamweight title in 2016 and since then has competed just twice, going 1-1 inside the octagon. The Brazilian was quick to shut down any criticism on Cruz and his skills Wednesday. Munhoz (19-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC), who looks to bounce back from a decision loss to Jose Aldo in August, is in no way taking Cruz lightly. The long-time UFC bantamweight contender takes on Cruz this Saturday on the preliminary card of UFC 269. LAS VEGAS – Dominick Cruz’s days as UFC champion might be long gone, but Pedro Munhoz is preparing as if Cruz still holds UFC gold.
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