Dominick Cruz will return to action for the first time since 2022 to face Rob Font.

Dominick Cruz vs. Rob Font preview

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cruz (24-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was last in action Aug. 13, 2022, against Marlon "Chito" Vera in the main event of UFC on ESPN 41. Cruz was knocked out in the fourth round, a result that halted the momentum of back-to-back wins over Casey Kenney and Pedro Munhoz in 2021. ... Font (21-8 MMA, 11-7 UFC) has made four appearances since Cruz's last fight. Over that time, Font has gone 2-2; a first-round stoppage of Adrian Yanez, decision losses to Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo, and most recently, a unanimous decision win over Kyler Phillips in October.

Dominick Cruz vs. Rob Font odds

According to DraftKings, former bantamweight champion Cruz has opened up as a slight +160 underdog against fellow veteran Font, who's listed as a -192 favorite.

How to watch Dominick Cruz vs. Rob Font at UFC Fight Night 252

• When: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025

• Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle

• Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 252.

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