Daron Cruickshank

"Detroit Superstar"

23-14-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-1

Last fight: Loss vs Guilherme Faria · Split Decision · Aug 6, 2021

23-14-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Goiti YamauchiSUB · R1 3:11

BellatorBellator 237: Fedor vs Rampage·December 29, 2019

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Daron Cruickshank holds a professional MMA record of 23-14-0. 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, 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: Jun 11, 1985
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Wayne, Michigan, United States

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
Bellator 237: Fedor vs Rampage· Dec 29, 2019· Lightweight· 22-13 vs 25-4
SUB
R1 · 3:11
LOSS
vs Tofiq Musayev
RIZIN 16· Jun 2, 2019· Lightweight· 22-12 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Damien Brown
RIZIN 14· Dec 31, 2018· Lightweight· 22-11 vs 18-12
SUB
R1 · 4:10
WIN
vs Diego Brandao
RIZIN 13· Sep 30, 2018· Lightweight· 22-10 vs 23-13
KO
R2 · 0:17
WIN
vs Tom Santos
RIZIN 11· Jul 29, 2018· Lightweight· 21-10 vs 10-6
TKO
R3 · 4:13
WIN
vs Koshi Matsumoto
RIZIN 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
Rizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura· Apr 16, 2017· Lightweight· 18-10 vs 17-6
KO
R1 · 5:12
LOSS
vs Satoru Kitaoka
Rizin 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
Rizin 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
Rizin 1 - Rizin Fighting Federation 1· Apr 17, 2016· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 16-9-3
TKO
R1 · 4:36
LOSS
vs Paul Felder
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 11-2
SUB
R3 · 3:56
LOSS
vs James Krause
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 22-7
SUB
R1 · 1:27
LOSS
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 10-1
SUB
R2 · 2:38
NC
vs KJ Noons
UFC · The 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
UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 16-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Lightweight· 15-5 vs 27-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Erik Koch
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 3:21
WIN
vs Mike Rio
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 9-4
TKO
R2 · 4:56
LOSS
vs Adriano Martins
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 9, 2013· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 25-6
SUB
R2 · 2:49
WIN
vs Yves Edwards
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 42-20-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs John Makdessi
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Henry Martinez
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 9-3
TKO
R2 · 2:57
WIN
vs Chris Tickle
UFC · The 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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFreestyle WrestlingTaekwondo

Started in Freestyle Wrestling
Started in Taekwondo

Camp

Michigan Top Team

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power78

Punch speed95

Kick speed81

Accuracy81

Takedowns91

Ground striking93

Submissions86

Chin74

Body strength76

Cardio68

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 23-14-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.88per min

38% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.98per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.04per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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

42% 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

#19 Most knockdowns in a fight, Lightweight2

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Salary & career earnings

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

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Daron Cruickshank's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #7 Lightweight
First ranked: Jul 28, 2019
Times ranked: 3

Lightweight

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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 the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY