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Win Rate
86 %
Finish Rate
33 %
Decision Win %
94 %
Dominick Cruz
Age37
Height5' 8 (173 cm)
Reach68 in. (5' 8/173 cm)
Ape-Index1.000
StanceOrthodox
NationalityUnited States
Main DivisionBantamweight
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu CoachLloyd Irvin
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank
Biography(references)Cruz was born in San Diego, California, and is of Mexican descent. He lived with his single mother, grandmother, and brother in a trailer park in Tucson for most of his childhood. After an injury that came in his senior year, he lost the opportunity of receiving a scholarship to wrestle at the University of Northern Colorado. Cruz worked as a customer service representative at Lowe's, and was studying to be a firefighter at community college before becoming a full time fighter.
Combat ApproachConsidered to be one of the best mma-fighters of his generation, Cruz combines constant lateral motion with precise, in-and-out striking. Known as one of the most agile fighters in MMA, he is noted for his quick footwork, head movement, and use of feints. In addition to his striking, Cruz has extensive training in amateur wrestling.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: UFC Bantamweight Championship (Two times; inaugural). Three successful title defenses (two during first reign, one during second reign)
UFC: Three successful title defenses (two during first reign, one during second reign)
UFC: Fight of the Night (Four times) vs. Urijah Faber, T.J. Dillashaw, Cody Garbrandt and Pedro Munhoz.
UFC: Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Takeya Mizugaki
UFC: Most wins in UFC/WEC Bantamweight History (14)
UFC: Tied with T.J. Dillashaw for the most consecutive Bantamweight title defenses in UFC history. - (2)
UFC: Three successful title defenses (two during first reign, one during second reign)
World Extreme Cagefighting: WEC Bantamweight Championship (One time, final). Two successful title defenses
World Extreme Cagefighting: Two successful title defenses
World Extreme Cagefighting: Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez
World Extreme Cagefighting: Two successful title defenses
Total Combat: Total Combat Lightweight Championship
Total Combat: Total Combat Featherweight Championship
USA Today: 2010 Fighter of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2014 Comeback Fighter of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2015 Analyst of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2016 Analyst of the Year
World MMA Awards: 2017 Analyst of the Year
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