The UFC confirmed Thursday that bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz (18-1-0), will defend his title against Demetrious Johnson (9-1-0), October 1, at UFC Live 6 scheduled to take place at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.
Representing Alliance MMA, Cruz last appeared earlier this month, July 2, at UFC 132 where the 25-year old champion successfully defended his 145lbs strap against former WEC bantamweight king - and the only man to hold a victory over him - Urijah Faber. Cruz has won nine consecutive bouts and has defended the title three times since capturing it in March of 2010 with a TKO victory over Brian Bowles.Johnson is a winner in four straight outings since suffering the first loss of his professional career against British talent, Brad Pickett. His last appearance was a controversial unanimous decision win over former WEC bantamweight champion, Miguel Torres at UFC 130 - Rampage vs. Hamill, in May of this year. Noted for his wrestling ability and speed, "Might Mouse" at just 5'3" will need to solve the outside game of the sure-footed champion who will carry a 5" height and 2" reach advantage into the contest this fall.
Other confirmed bouts for the card are found below:
Charlie Brenneman vs. Anthony Johnson
Matt Wiman vs. Mac Danzig
Paul Sass vs. Michael Johnson
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