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Dominick Cruz confirms plan to retire after UFC Seattle fight comeback: ‘These things happen’

Former two-time bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz has revealed his slated return at against perennial contender, Rob Font will come as his retirement outing in combat sports, as he reflected on his most recent knockout loss to Marlon Vera.

Cruz, a former two-time bantamweight gold holder, is set to co-headline UFC Seattle in March, making a return in a co-main event clash with stalwart challenger, Font — snapping an almost three-year hiatus from action.

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Most recently headlining UFC Fight Night San Diego, Cruz was stopped by former title challenger, Vera with a devastating fourth round high-kick knockout, in a bout many have argued he was winning en route to the stoppage.