Cruz to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer as part of the 2026 class, the promotion announced Saturday night.
Cruz reacted to the news while working on the Paramount+ desk at UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Cruz also serves as a color commentator for the promotion.
Bantamweight wouldn't be the same without him 🏆
— UFC (@ufc) January 25, 2026
Congratulations on your UFC Hall of Fame induction, @DominickCruz 👏
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The 40-year-old retired from mixed martial arts last February after withdrawing from a fight against Rob Font due to an injury.
A former two-time titleholder and one of the greatest bantamweights in UFC history, Cruz finished his career with a 24-4 record.
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