Cruz (22-3, MMA, UFC 5-2) hadn’t fought in more than three years and was knocked to the ground with a big knee from Cejudo (16-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC,) who followed with a series of punches, before the bout was called.

Chalk it up to rust.  

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