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Former champ Dominick Cruz next in line for UFC title shot

The UFC men's bantamweight title landscape has seemed a bit complicated, of late. First, dominant champion Renan Barao lost his title to TJ Dillashaw, this year.

Then, instead of the next shot going to Raphael Assuncao - who was set to face Barao before getting injured, and who also has a recent win over the new champ Dillashaw - Barao was rushed into a senseless immediate rematch that he ultimately could not even make. Assuncao would certainly seem next in line for a crack at Dillashaw, except he's got a fight booked with Bryan Caraway this Saturday.

Former long-time world champ Dominick Cruz marched into the Octagon for the first time in about three years this past Saturday, and did UFC matchmakers a favor by quickly KO'ing former world title challenger Takeya Mizugaki in just over a minute (full fight video above). Now, Cruz seems to be the clear number one contender to the belt he never lost in the ring, once more.

UFC president Dana White revealed that the decision had been made, shortly after the UFC 178 pay per view card, Saturday night. "Nobody does that to Mizugaki. Nobody," White said.

“[Cruz] didn’t lose his belt fighting. He is the unluckiest man on earth. So yeah, he’s the guy.”

Cruz has certainly earned a chance to reclaim his title. Do you think he'll be ready to win against Dillashaw?

Let us know in the comments section!

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