Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has retired following two shoulder dislocations in eight months. The 39-year-old American had two UFC title reigns across a distinguished career, defending the belt three times.

Dominick Cruz is calling it a career. After an injury forced him out of UFC Fight Night 252, Cruz (24-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) announced his retirement Thursday in a lengthy, heartfelt post on social media.

Dominick Cruz, among the greatest bantamweight fighters in MMA history, announced Thursday that he is retiring from the sport after his latest injury.