By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
UFC fighter Dominick Cruz has announced his retirement on Thursday night. He was supposed to fight later this month.
Now, that fight is off and will not happen. Cruz retired due to shoulder problems.
“I have poured every ounce of myself into this sport for the last 25 years,” Cruz said. “I was really hopeful for one final fight but unfortunately, two shoulder dislocations in 8 months calls an end to this guy’s career. I gave everything I had and put it into preparation and training for this fight —focusing on my cardio and my body for the past year. But sometimes, the body just doesn’t cooperate.”
Cruz was supposed to fight on the UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song card from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. He was scheduled to fight Rob Font before this retirement.
“The pain isn’t as bad now that my shoulder is back in place, but the second dislocation was far more complicated than the first,” Cruz said. “This sport has been everything to me—it’s helped to shape who I am. Thank you to the @ufc for building this platform and paving the way for fighters like myself and so many others. The UFC broke barriers to set the stage not just for us as fighters. Also for every mma sports organization that followed them across the bridge created throughout politics in order to allow our sport to take place LEGALLY in the United States and now the world.
“I am incredibly grateful to everyone who booked tickets, hotels, and flights to support me. Thank you all for being there through every moment, every victory, and every challenge. You’ve made this journey unforgettable. Thank you for the love and support. I will carry it with me always.”
Cruz was 24-4 in his career. UFC President Dana White and his matchmakers may give Font (21-8) another opponent as there are still several weeks before the fight takes place.
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