Colby Garbrandt could be open to the idea of having a rematch against Dominic Cruz

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Anyone would love the idea of avenging their loss, a chance for redemption should never be dismissed, and Dominic Cruz has an opportunity here to emerge and express himself victoriously with a comeback knock – a match that all MMA fans would love to see.

The rematch is much anticipated and could take place this year; the two last fought in 2016, where Colby Garbrandt won against Dominic Cruz via unanimous decision. Colby garbrandt spoke about his dominating victory against Cruz in a recent interview with MMA Junkie, where he went in depth about his thoughts and emotions running around at that particular moment of victory.

Colby Garbrandt on his win against the Dominic Cruz

"It was a good fight, man, he's a legend of the sport," said Garbrandt as quoted by mmanews.com. "It was a great night for me to fight such a masterclass performance against one of the greatest bantamweights to ever do it.

And it was great, you know? He's still out here plugging along and doing his thing." He further speaks about the potential match that was offered to him "It's funny, Ali [Abdelaziz] hit me up the other day and was like 'Hey, would you like to do a Dominick Cruz rematch in July?'..

I've got nothing against Dominick, I have lot of respect for him – not that I didn't prior to us fighting. I have a lot of respect for him you know, and understanding of him. We've had a lot of conversations, we run into each other...I mean that night was just my night.

I feel like any night against Dominick Cruz will be my night, for sure." They fought 7 years ago, and a lot has changed since then; Dominic Cruz has a record of 24-4, and Colby Garbrandt has a record of 13-5. Garbrandt has yet to give a direct answer, but it's an intriguing matchup, and from the entertainment perspective, no fan would want to miss out on the epic rematch. (Image source: MMA Fighting)