Dominick Cruz says he'll be looking to badly hurt Demetrious Johnson on Saturday
Posted on September 28, 2011, 05:37 PM by Joey SantosusReigning Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz, who will look to make his fourth successful title defense when he meets Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson at UFC on Versus 6, discusses his opponent, as well as his expectations for the fight. Cruz acknowledges the competitor that Johnson is, but says he's planning to badly hurt "DJ" this Saturday night.
Dominick Cruz
"Demetrious, he's an interesting fighter. He's got a different style that nobody else really has either. He fights with a good rhythm, he never gets tired, that dude is non-stop. He has one pace and one pace only, and that's balls to the wall. The guy just goes. I'm excited to fight somebody who is at the top of their game right now. It's an interesting match-up, and it's a good new puzzle to solve. I'm pumped for it. I do this sport to fight the best in the world and to fight all different styles. He brings a different style to the game for me to adjust to and I'm excited. I'm looking to hurt him, I'm looking to hurt him bad."
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Comments
I agree, but in Cruz' case, is it really true? He hasn't "badly hurt" anybody in a long time.
He mixes up his strikes and wrestling well, is very elusive and pushes a ridiculous pace and wins - usually without "hurting anyone bad".
Easy win for Cruz...
Dominick is a beast! i don't see anyone beating him for a while
Johnson is a great fighter but i still remember how Brad Picket manhandle him, so i can't see Johnson outwrestling Cruz.
I can even see Cruz having a chance vs Jose Aldo with his superior wrestling .
Been a fan of Cruz ever since i saw him in the WEC back in 09.
When there's a 125 division, it will be Johnson vs. Benavidez for the title.
it's going to happen sooner rather than later. needs to happen though. those two guys deserve to fight at their natural weight, and so do the rest of the smaller guys in the division.
vs. my sister...geez 125 lbs. GROSS.
cruz looks fights more like Frankenstien then rampage