Dominick Cruz, former UFC and WEC bantamweight champion, to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2026.

Dominick Cruz, former UFC and WEC bantamweight champion, has been selected for the UFC Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing class of 2026. Recognized for his dominance in the bantamweight division, Cruz won the WEC title in 2010, became the first UFC bantamweight champion after the WEC merger, and held the belt for 1,117 days. He earned multiple title defenses, was named Fighter of the Year in 2010 and Comeback Fighter of the Year in 2014, and retired in February 2025 after a loss to Marlon Vera. The induction honors his lasting impact on the sport.