The time for talk will see be over.

Leading into the upcoming bout between TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz the tension has been growing and will reach it’s crescendo come Sunday night. The two men have shown themselves to not only be wildly competitive and hungry for their next UFC victory, but there also seems to be a general dislike between the two standout bantamweights. Where Cruz has set himself up as the wise cracking, disrespectful challenger, Dillashaw is trying to take the high road and let his fighting do the talking. The sad thing for Dillashaw is that when he does choose to open his mouth about the impending match up he always manages to stuff his foot directly in his mouth. Dillashaw has went out of his way to bash his former teammates numerous times which isn’t likely to win him any fans. Cruz is talking a whole lot of smack, but not without reason. He’s speaking his mind rather than just throwing barbs Dillashaw’s way. He’s not trying to psyche out Dillashaw like Conor McGregor is want to do. Rather, he believes that the current champion’s persona is a mask that he wears to make himself appear marketable. Dillashaw wants the masses to view him as the good guy where this clash is concerned. Unfortunately for the champion the numerous interviews he’s been involved in haven’t done much to raise his stock in the eyes of fans. Many call him “snake” and “backstabber” seeing his departure from his original training camp, Team Alpha Male, as a complete betrayal of the much loved and respected Urijah Faber. The great thing about the fight business is that no matter how much talk is involved, at the end of the day we will be seeing to combat athletes put up or shut up. Both men have had great victories in the UFC, both performances showcasing exactly why any true fight fan should be excited for UFC Fight Night 81. Check out the two fights below to see just why you should be psyched for this main event. Renan Barao vs TJ Dillashaw 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxXjNyRv1uo Dominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pL3j9XYGKM Who do you think will prevail at UFC Fight Night 81? Let us know in the comments and forums. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron MMA on Facebook and Twitter. Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor and geek culture enthusiast. Follow him on Twitter and keep up with his latest exploits.