Thu Feb 06 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## UFC Veteran Dominick Cruz Withdraws from UFC Seattle Bout Due to Injury

**Seattle, WA** – Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has been forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated return fight at UFC Fight Night on February 22nd, 2025, in Seattle. The bout, which would have seen Cruz face Rob Font on the main card at Climate Pledge Arena, has been scrapped due to a training injury, sources confirmed to Cageside Press.

The injury marks another setback for Cruz (24-4), a legendary fighter whose career has been punctuated by significant injuries, including ACL tears that forced him to relinquish his UFC title in 2014. Despite his storied past, including multiple UFC and WEC championship reigns, and a near-certain future Hall of Fame induction, Cruz’s frequent injury issues have unfortunately kept him out of the Octagon for extended periods. This latest setback was particularly disappointing as it marked his return after a two-year absence, with some speculating this could have been his retirement fight.

The UFC Seattle event will proceed as scheduled, headlined by a bantamweight clash between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong. The cancellation of Cruz vs. Font leaves a hole in the main card lineup, and the UFC is expected to announce a replacement fight shortly.

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