Title: UFC Champion Announces Upcoming Bout as His Final Fight
Dominick Cruz, a two-time UFC bantamweight champ, is all set to square off against Rob Font at UFC Seattle on February 22. The veteran fighter discussed his upcoming bout on "Good Guy, Bad Guy" with Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen on January 9. When asked if this would be his last fight, Cruz hinted at potential retirement but seemed unsure.
During the interview, Cruz reflected on his KO loss to Marlon Vera last August. Contrary to the suggestion of retirement, Cruz emphasized that he was "in the fight," demonstrating a resilient spirit. He acknowledged the challenges of his injured past, but asserted that his skills remained sharp.
"I wasn't slower. I wasn't looking behind a step. I wasn't not choosing the good techniques," Cruz stated. "It's just a matter of all the injuries and stuff. Can I keep them together to get through the camp? The camp is the hard part. We all know that."
The video below features the entire "Good Guy, Bad Guy" episode. The crowd awaits news on Cruz's potential retirement after the February 22 fight. With a career marked by historic victories over legends like Demetrious Johnson and Urijah Faber, Cruz is seeking to end his journey on his own terms.
While Cruz can't yet confirm his retirement, the UFC scene moves on. On January 11, the promotion returns to Apex in Las Vegas with an exciting card featuring Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas. Dern seeks vengeance in a rematch of their 2019 encounter, where Ribas triumphed. Browse the entire UFC Vegas 101 event below:
UFC Vegas 101 Main Card
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas
- Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Carlston Harris
- César Almeida vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan
- Chris Curtis vs. Roman Kopylov
- Christian Rodriguez vs. Austin Bashi
- Punahele Soriano vs. Uroš Medić
UFC Vegas 101 Preliminary Card
- Jose Johnson vs. Felipe Bunes
- Marco Tulio vs. Ihor Potieria
- Thiago Moisés vs. Trey Ogden
- Preston Parsons vs. Jacobe Smith
- Ernesta Kareckaitė vs. Nicolle Caliari
- Magomed Gadzhiyasulov vs. Bruno Lopes
- Fatima Kline vs. Victoria Dudakova
- Nurullo Aliev vs. Joe Salecki
Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, both UFC analysts, interviewed Dominick Cruz about his upcoming fight against Rob Font at UFC Seattle. Cruz, a former UFC bantamweight champion, had previously lost to Marlon Vera in a KO but expressed confidence in his skills and ability to overcome injuries.
Despite hinting at potential retirement, Cruz hasn't confirmed it yet. Meanwhile, the UFC schedule continues with an event at Apex in Las Vegas on January 11, featuring a rematch between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas.
