Overview
- The UFC revealed the honor during Saturday’s UFC 324 broadcast, where Cruz was working the desk on the promotion’s Paramount+ debut.
- The formal induction is planned for International Fight Week this summer, when he will become the 17th member of the Hall’s Modern Wing.
- Cruz compiled a 24-4 record, held the WEC bantamweight title, became the UFC’s inaugural bantamweight champion, and later reclaimed the UFC belt in 2016.
- Per UFC records, he owns the longest bantamweight title reign at 1,117 days, a division-best seven title-fight wins, and is tied for the most UFC/WEC bantamweight victories at 14.
- Recurring injuries defined his career arc, including a 2025 withdrawal from a planned Seattle bout with Rob Font that preceded his retirement.