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What's the story?
After a lay-off for almost two years, former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Dominick Cruz is finally all set to make his return to the Octagon in early 2019 at UFC 233.
In case you didn't know...
Former Bantamweight King Dominick Cruz last competed in the Octagon back in December of 2016 at UFC 207 when he lost his Bantamweight Title to Cody Garbrandt via split decision in what was his first defeat in almost 10 years.
Following his defeat, Cruz stated on The Joe Rogan Experience that he was plagued by plantar fascia tendinitis throughout training camp that made it difficult for him to walk at times.
The heart of the matter
Due to several injuries, former Bantamweight Champion, Dominick Cruz hasn't fought since UFC 207 in his title loss to Cody Garbrandt, however, despite being inactive from Octagon competition for the last two years, Cruz has been working as an analyst and commentator for the UFC and has been staying in touch with all the action that has unfolded inside the Octagon for the last two years.
But, it now looks like it is finally time for Cruz to get back into Octagon competition as the 33-year-old is set to make his return at UFC 233 against John Lineker, who has won eight of his last nine, including back-to-back wins over Marlon Vera and Brian Kelleher in his previous two fights.
Below is the updated card for UFC 233:
Henry Cejudo vs. T.J. Dillashaw – For the UFC Flyweight Title
Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler
Islam Makhachev vs. Francisco Trinaldo
Paul Felder vs. James Vick
Yana Kunitskaya vs. Marion Reneau
Joanne Calderwood vs. Ariane Lipski
Alexandra Albu vs. Emily Whitmire
Cynthia Calvillo vs. Cortney Casey
Alex Caceres vs. Kron Gracie
Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Dominick Cruz vs. John Lineker
What's next?
UFC 233 takes place on the 27th of January, 2019 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
