Fighter

Daron Cruickshank

"Detroit Superstar"

23-14-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-1

23-14-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

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Daron Cruickshank holds a professional MMA record of 23-14-0. Daron Cruickshank has won 23 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 8 by submission. In the UFC, Daron Cruickshank lands 2.88 significant strikes per minute with 38% accuracy and averages 2.04 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 29, 2019. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: 1985-06-11
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Wayne, Michigan, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Michigan Top Team · United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power79

Punch speed95

Kick speed78

Accuracy72

Takedowns93

Ground striking84

Submissions83

Chin77

Body strength76

Cardio69

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 6-6-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.88per min

38% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.04per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Daron Cruickshank sits in the top 25.

UFC

#18 Most knockdowns in a fight, Lightweight2

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Daron Cruickshank earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Guilherme Faria
XFC 45· Aug 6, 2021· Featherweight· 23-14 vs 17-9
SD
WIN
vs Deivison Ribeiro
Taura MMA 11· Oct 30, 2020· Lightweight· 23-13 vs 27-12
UD
LOSS
vs Goiti Yamauchi
BellatorBellator 237: Fedor vs. Rampage· Dec 29, 2019· Lightweight· 22-13 vs 25-4
SUB
R1 · 3:11
LOSS
vs Tofiq Musayev
RIZINRIZIN 16· Jun 2, 2019· Lightweight· 22-12 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Damien Brown
RIZINRIZIN 14· Dec 31, 2018· Lightweight· 22-11 vs 18-12
SUB
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Diego Brandao
RIZINRIZIN 13· Sep 30, 2018· Lightweight· 22-10 vs 23-13
KO
R2 · 0:17
WIN
vs Tom Santos
RIZINRIZIN 11· Jul 29, 2018· Lightweight· 21-10 vs 10-6
TKO
R3 · 4:13
WIN
vs Koshi Matsumoto
RIZINRIZIN 10· May 6, 2018· Lightweight· 20-10 vs 19-8-2
KO
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs Alexander Trevino
KOP 58· Sep 30, 2017· Catchweight· 19-10 vs 8-8
TKO
R1 · 2:02
LOSS
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZINRizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura· Apr 16, 2017· Lightweight· 18-10 vs 17-6
KO
R1 · 5:12
LOSS
vs Satoru Kitaoka
RIZINRizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2016· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 39-14-8
SUB
R1 · 8:19
WIN
vs Andy Souwer
RIZINRizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening Round· Sep 25, 2016· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 4:09
WIN
vs Shinji Sasaki
RIZINRizin 1 - Rizin Fighting Federation 1· Apr 17, 2016· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 16-9-3
TKO
R1 · 4:36
LOSS
vs Paul Felder
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 11-2
SUB
R3 · 3:56
LOSS
vs James Krause
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 22-7
SUB
R1 · 1:27
LOSS
vs Beneil Dariush
UFCUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 10-1
SUB
R2 · 2:38
NC
vs KJ Noons
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: A Champion Will Be Crowned· Dec 12, 2014· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 13-7
Could Not Continue
R2 · 0:25
WIN
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 16-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFCUFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 27-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Erik Koch
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 3:21
WIN
vs Mike Rio
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 9-4
TKO
R2 · 4:56
LOSS
vs Adriano Martins
UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 9, 2013· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 25-6
SUB
R2 · 2:49
WIN
vs Yves Edwards
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 42-20-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs John Makdessi
UFCUFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Henry Martinez
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 9-3
TKO
R2 · 2:57
WIN
vs Chris Tickle
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 7-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jesse Gross
Score Fighting Series 3· Dec 3, 2011· Catchweight· 10-2 vs 6-3
TKO
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Mike Ricci
Ringside MMA 12· Oct 21, 2011· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Brad Cardinal
Slammer in the Hammer· Jun 17, 2011· Catchweight· 8-2 vs 15-7
TKO
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Tiawan Howard
BUCB 4: Stars & Stripes· Apr 8, 2011· Catchweight· 7-2 vs 8-7
SD
LOSS
vs Luis Palomino
Michigan Regional· Feb 25, 2011· 6-2 vs 15-6
TKO
WIN
vs Anthony Smith
KOTC: Civil War 2· Sep 11, 2010· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 0-6
TKO
R1 · 1:52
LOSS
vs King Green
KOTC: Imminent Danger· Aug 13, 2010· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 14-3
SUB
R2 · 2:39
WIN
vs Jason Holmes
KOTC: Bad Boys 2· Apr 16, 2010· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 5-2
SD
WIN
vs Raul Mandez
KOTC Underground 53· Mar 13, 2010· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:19
WIN
vs Dominic Deshazor
Xtreme Cagefighting Championship· Mar 6, 2010· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Brett Biederman
Xtreme Cagefighting Championship· Jan 16, 2010· 2-0 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Ricky Stettner
KOTC Underground 46· Oct 10, 2009· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:23

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1695▼6
Peak: 1736Sep 30, 2018
Rated fights: 37

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Frequently asked questions

When does Daron Cruickshank fight next?

Daron Cruickshank has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Daron Cruickshank's record?

Daron Cruickshank's professional MMA record is 23-14-0.

Who is Daron Cruickshank fighting next?

Daron Cruickshank's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Daron Cruickshank fight last?

Daron Cruickshank most recently fought Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator 237: Fedor vs. Rampage on Sunday, December 29, 2019, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Daron Cruickshank fight in?

Daron Cruickshank fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Daron Cruickshank have?

Daron Cruickshank has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Daron Cruickshank?

Daron Cruickshank is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Daron Cruickshank weigh?

Daron Cruickshank weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Daron Cruickshank's reach?

Daron Cruickshank has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Daron Cruickshank?

Daron Cruickshank is 41 years old (born Jun 11, 1985).

Where is Daron Cruickshank from?

Daron Cruickshank is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY