Renan Barao vs Dominick Cruz

[JesseKM57]

Ring rust is real, that being said Cruz has no chance.

You can't just get in the cage with a monster after a 2 year layoff and expect to have a shot a winning.

 

[1strikeclothing]

Might as well just hand that belt to Barao.

 

[Nova44]

I just hope it's an awesome fight, but i have Barao winning.

 

[hto63]

I'd have to say Barao, especially since Cruz would have to be in his best physical shape ever for this fight anyway and instead the two will meet after more than a 2 year layoff and a nasty injury...

 

[PRIDEWASBETTER]

Can't really tell who's better, but, Cruz will win.

 

[matrat103]

After Cruz's layoff? Barao.

If Cruz were healthy? Still Barao.

 

[Namek]

Cruz decision.

 

[FLYING SPIDER]

If I was Renan, I would leg kick the shit outta Cruz. You know Cruz is gonna be hesitant on his feet and want the take down.

Leg kick ko would be awesome, hopefully barao wins as I'm not a fan of Cruz style.

 

[cumafish]

I doubt that Cruz could win against any of the top 5 BW's after such a layoff.
I think that is why he doesn't get a tuneup, he would risk losing.
Look at what happened to Mir after his layoff, couldn't beat off for a few fights.

 

[LHWBelt]

Great fight of two young talented fighters. I think Barao wins a close one partially due to Cruz's rust and injuries.

 

[Exel***]

Barao.

 

[rm95]

Barao would beat Cruz pre-injury and post-injury IMO.

 

[ironfist05]

If Cruz comes back into prime shape, I'll take him

 

[Pixel Fist]

Barao, likely by domination followed by his little dance.

 

[lockon]

right now, barao

 

[tdluxon]

Barao will have a big advantage because he has fought recently and Cruz is coming off a reeeaaaalllly long lay-off. It's gonna be really tough to step in with that kind of competition after that long without a warm up fight.

 

[BayStyles]

Depends on how Cruz is after coming back from injury. If he's just as good as before, I think his wrestling and footwork and cardio will help him win the fight. (Not cardio as in he'll out-last Barao because Barao has great cardio as well. Cardio as in he'll be able to keep moving in and out for 5 rounds like he has shown before)

 

[karate n stuff]

dom cruz is the man

 

[Pem123]

If Cruz back 100%, I think Cruz is better
But I don't think that possible.

 

[HIMBOB]

Is this a serious question?

Barao finishes him early.


2 years ago would have been a great fight(Barao would win), but now its going to be pretty much just going through the motions.