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Daron Cruickshank

"The Detroit Superstar"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41Michigan Top TeamBellator
23
Wins
14
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
70%
Finish Rate
14
KO / TKO
2
Submissions
2009
Pro Debut

Biography

Daron Jae Cruickshank is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a lightweight for the Xtreme Fighting Championships. A professional competitor since 2008, he also formerly competed for the UFC, King of the Cage and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Live.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy38%
Takedown accuracy42%

2.88

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.98

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.04

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.23

avg

Submissions

0.57

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 183 cmUFC debut Jun. 2, 2012Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO14
Decision3
Submission2

Finish Rate

70%
16 of 23
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts38 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilGuilherme FariaH2HDecision (split)R3XFC 45Aug 6, 2021
WinDeivison RibeiroDecision (unanimous)R3Taura MMA 11Oct 30, 2020
LossBrazilGoiti YamauchiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Bellator 237Dec 29, 2019
LossAzerbaijanTofiq MusayevH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rizin 16Jun 2, 2019
LossAustraliaDamien BrownH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Rizin 14Dec 31, 2018
WinBrazilDiego BrandãoH2HKO (flying knee)R2Rizin 13Sep 30, 2018
WinBrazilTom SantosH2HTKO (submission to elbows)R3Rizin 11Jul 29, 2018
WinJapanKoshi MatsumotoH2HKO (head kick)R1Rizin 10May 6, 2018
WinUnited StatesAlexander TrevinoH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R1KnockOut Promotions 58Sep 30, 2017
LossJapanYusuke YachiH2HKO (punch)R1Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: SakuraApr 16, 2017
LossJapanSatoru KitaokaH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd RoundDec 29, 2016
WinNetherlandsAndy SouwerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st RoundSep 25, 2016
WinJapanShinji SasakiH2HTKO (soccer kicks)R1Rizin 1Apr 4, 2016
LossUnited StatesPaul FelderH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. CruzJan 17, 2016
LossUnited StatesJames KrauseH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2Jul 25, 2015
LossUnited StatesBeneil DariushH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 185Mar 14, 2015
NCUnited StatesK. J. NoonsH2HNC (accidental eye poke)R2The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned FinaleDec 12, 2014
WinUnited StatesAnthony NjokuaniH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. SaffiedineOct 4, 2014
LossUnited StatesJorge MasvidalH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. BrownJul 26, 2014
WinUnited StatesErik KochH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. SilvaMay 10, 2014
WinUnited StatesMike RioH2HTKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)R2UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. ThomsonJan 25, 2014
LossBrazilAdriano MartinsH2HSubmission (straight armbar)R2UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. HendersonNov 9, 2013
WinUnited StatesYves EdwardsH2HDecision (split)R3UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. MoragaJul 27, 2013
LossCanadaJohn MakdessiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 158Mar 16, 2013
WinUnited StatesHenry MartinezH2HKO (head kick)R2UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. DiazDec 8, 2012
WinUnited StatesChris TickleH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJun 1, 2012
WinCanadaJesse GrossH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R1Score Fighting Series 3Dec 3, 2011
WinCanadaMike RicciH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Ringside MMA 12Oct 21, 2011
WinCanadaBrad CardinalH2HTKO (punches)R1Slammer in the Hammer 1Jun 17, 2011
WinUnited StatesTiawan HowardH2HDecision (split)R3Bobish's Ultimate Cage Battles: Stars and StripesApr 9, 2011
LossPeruLuis PalominoH2HKO (head kick and punches)R1G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 5Feb 26, 2011
WinUnited StatesAnthony SmithH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC: Civil War 2Sep 11, 2010
LossBobby GreenSubmission (guillotine choke)R2KOTC: Imminent DangerAug 13, 2010
WinUnited StatesJason HolmesH2HDecision (split)R3KOTC: Bad Boys IIApr 16, 2010
WinRaul MandezH2HKO (punches)R1KOTC: Upper CutMar 13, 2010
WinDominic DeshazorH2HTKO (punches)R1XCC: Beatdown at the Ballroom 9Mar 6, 2010
WinCanadaBrett BiedermanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2XCC: Rumble in Royal Oak 5Jan 16, 2010
WinUnited StatesRicky StettnerH2HKO (spinning back fist)R1KOTC: Strike PointOct 10, 2009

Related Fighters

Guilherme FariaGuilherme Faria19-10-0 · FWDeivison Francisco RibeiroDeivison Francisco Ribeiro27-13-0 · FWGoiti YamauchiGoiti Yamauchi31-7-0 · WWTofiq MusayevTofiq Musayev23-6-0 · LWDamien BrownDamien Brown19-13-0 · LWDiego BrandaoDiego Brandao31-21-0 · FWTom SantosTom Santos12-19-0 · LWKoshi MatsumotoKoshi Matsumoto24-15-2 · LWAlexander TrevinoAlexander Trevino9-10-0 · WWYusuke YachiYusuke Yachi28-16-0 · LWSatoru KitaokaSatoru Kitaoka45-29-10 · LWAndy SouwerAndy Souwer2-3-0 · LW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.