Cruz preferred running things back with Cejudo, who finished him by TKO in their bantamweight title fight at UFC 249 in May 2020. The former champion says UFC matchmakers told him Cejudo wasn’t interested, despite “Triple C” previously saying he was open to it.

Dominick Cruz is back for one last hurrah. The former two-time UFC bantamweight champion and all-time great hasn't fought since an August 2022 third-round knockout loss to Marlon "Chito" Vera. Cruz, 39, is ready to wipe away the stain of defeat in pursuit of his 25th MMA win when he returns at UFC Seattle against Rob Font on Feb. 18.

Dominick Cruz's illustrious career is finally coming to a close. Nearing a 924-day layoff from the sport, former two-time champ Cruz is set to return at UFC Seattle to face off against Rob Font on Feb.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has agreed to fight for the first time since 2022. Verbal agreements are in place for Cruz (24-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) to face Rob Font (21-8 MMA, 11-7 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 252 co-main event Feb. 22 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.

Dominick Cruz discusses his UFC Seattle return against Rob Font and whether it'll be the final fight of his legendary MMA career.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has confirmed that his upcoming bout at UFC Seattle will be his last. The 39-year-old veteran is set to face Rob Font on February 22, 2025, in what promises to be an emotional farewell to a storied career.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is set to return to the octagon for what may be his final fight. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Cruz is targeted to face Rob Font in the co-main event of UFC Seattle on Feb.

It’s been almost three full years since former UFC titleholder Dominick Cruz competed in the Octagon. After back-to-back wins over Casey Kenney and Pedro Munhoz, a chance at another bantamweight title shot fell short as he lost by head kick to Marlon Vera at UFC San Diego in 2022.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has confirmed that he will retire from MMA after his upcoming bout with Rob Font at UFC Seattle.

The Chinese fighter was rumored to fight Umar Nurmagomedov, the next title challenger, but no matter, Yadong gets an opponent he asked for in Cejudo. Yadong is coming off a decision loss to Petr Yan at UFC 299, which snapped a two-fight win streak.

The UFC is heading to Seattle on February 22nd and yesterday ... Mike Coppinger that in the co-main event, former champion Dominick Cruz (24-4) will take on Rob Font (21-8). Starting with Rob ...

Dominick Cruz's illustrious career is finally coming to a close. Nearing a 924-day layoff from the sport, former two-time champ Cruz is set to return at UFC Seattle to face off against Rob Font on ...