Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Daron Cruickshank
Detroit Superstar
18-10-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Daron Cruickshank def. Chris Tickle (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Chris Tickle
BadBoy
9-9-0
Friday, June 1, 2012

Daron Cruickshank defeated Chris Tickle by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale, held Friday, June 1, 2012. The judges scored it 29-27, 29-27, 29-27, Daron Cruickshank won the decision.

Fight stats

Daron Cruickshank
Chris Tickle
0
Knockdowns
0
17 of 30
Significant strikes
16 of 40
57%
Sig. strike accuracy
40%
59 of 84
Total strikes
52 of 82
4 of 5
Takedowns
1 of 4
80%
Takedown accuracy
25%
0
Submission attempts
2
2
Reversals
1
8:17
Control time
5:03
Significant strikes by target
11 of 21
Head
11 of 34
3 of 5
Body
3 of 4
3 of 4
Leg
2 of 2
8 of 21
Distance
11 of 34
0 of 0
Clinch
1 of 1
9 of 9
Ground
4 of 5

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
7 of 13
Sig. str.
6 of 12
22 of 32
Total str.
11 of 17
3 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 1
0
Sub. att
1
4:04
Ctrl
0:33
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
4 of 7
Sig. str.
5 of 14
11 of 16
Total str.
28 of 42
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
1:43
Ctrl
2:36
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
6 of 10
Sig. str.
5 of 14
26 of 36
Total str.
13 of 23
1 of 2
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
2:30
Ctrl
1:54

Judges' Scorecards

#CruickshankTickle
1108
2910
3109
Total2927
#CruickshankTickle
1108
2910
3109
Total2927
#CruickshankTickle
1108
2910
3109
Total2927
  • Tickle was docked 1 point in round 1 · Illegal Upkick to a Downed Opponent

Media Scores

6
Cruickshank
-
0
Tickle
29-27 Cruickshank×6
All 6 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

100%
Cruickshank
0%
Tickle
5 fan scorecards submitted
29-27 Cruickshank100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Cruickshank
R2
100%
Tickle
R3
100%
Cruickshank

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Daron Cruickshank
-189
65% implied win probability
Open: -204Best: -178
Chris Tickle
+164
38% implied win probability
Open: +158Best: +180

Average moneyline across 4 sportsbooks.

SportsbookDaron CruickshankChris Tickle
Bookmaker-185+155
Bovada-185+180
Pinnacle-178+160
sports-interaction-210+160

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Daron Cruickshank vs Chris Tickle?

Daron Cruickshank defeated Chris Tickle by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale, held Friday, June 1, 2012. The judges scored it 29-27, 29-27, 29-27, Daron Cruickshank won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Daron Cruickshank vs Chris Tickle?

The judges scored it 29-27, 29-27, 29-27, Daron Cruickshank won the decision.

Was Daron Cruickshank vs Chris Tickle a robbery?

Public scoring backed the judges: 100% of 6 media scores picked Daron Cruickshank.

Full robbery index
Referee
Steve Mazzagatti
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Daron Cruickshank 62%38% Chris Tickle

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-10-0 (1 NC)
Record
9-9-0
1659
Power Index rating
1573
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
44
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Switch
Stance
-
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.88
SLpM
1.07
38%
Str. Acc.
40%
2.98
SApM
1.13
57%
Str. Def.
43%

Grappling Profile

2.04
TD Avg.
1.00
41%
TD Acc.
25%
60%
TD Def.
20%
0.20
Sub. Avg.
2.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Daron Cruickshank · 1-4
  • L
    XFC 45 · Aug 6, 2021
    Split Decision · Featherweight
  • W
    Taura MMA 11 · Oct 30, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 237 · Dec 28, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:11 · Lightweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 16 · Jun 2, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 14 · Dec 31, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 4:10 · Lightweight
Chris Tickle · 1-4
  • L
    KOTC: Firefight · Jun 4, 2016
    TKO · R2 · 0:41 · Lightweight
  • L
    KOTC: Sinister Intentions · Oct 17, 2015
    Submission · R2 · 1:30 · Catchweight
  • W
    WXC 52: Evolution · Aug 15, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
  • L
    Flawless FC 3 · May 18, 2013
    Submission · R2 · 0:32 · Lightweight
  • L
    Flawless FC 2 · Dec 15, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 1 fight
29.8
Avg sig. strikes
16.0
1.33
Avg takedowns
1.00
1:24
Avg control time
5:03
52
Career high strikes
16
6
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Daron Cruickshank
Strike target
Chris Tickle
57%
Head
69%
28%
Body
19%
15%
Leg
13%
Daron Cruickshank
Strike position
Chris Tickle
71%
Distance
69%
17%
Clinch
6%
12%
Ground
25%