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Dominick Cruz vs. Rob Font: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Fight Night 252 co-main event

Dominick Cruz Rob Font UFC Seattle

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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