Dominick Cruz ’s return to action has been delayed. The former UFC bantamweight champion is out of his scheduled main card fight against Rob Font at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle. The event takes place Feb. 22 at Climate Pledge Arena and is headlined by another 135-pound matchup between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong.

Injuries have been a recurring theme in Cruz's career. After his second UFC title defense against Demetrious Johnson in 2011, he infamously suffered three ACL tears and a quad tear. He returned in 2016 after only one fight in four years and recaptured the title with a split decision over TJ Dillashaw.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has pulled out of his fight against Rob Font, scheduled for February 23 at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle (USA), due to an injury sustained during training.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has been forced to bow out of his presumed retirement fight against Rob Font at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22 due to an injury sustained during training, sources told Uncrowned's Drake Riggs.

Dominick Cruz will return to action for the first time since 2022 to face Rob Font. Sign up for our newsletter to get updates to your inbox, and also receive offers from us, our affiliates and partners. By signing up you agree to our Privacy Policy

Dominick Cruz is out of the UFC Seattle co-main event due to an injury. Cruz was expected to hang up his gloves after a matchup against Rob Font at UFC Fight Night 252 on Feb. 22 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle,

Dominick Cruz’s return after two years out of action, and potential retirement fight at UFC Seattle, is off. Booked against Rob Font at the Fight Night event later this month, Cruz has been forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury sustained during training.