Fighter details| Name | Dominick Cruz |
| Nickname | The Dominator |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Mar 9, 1985 (40 years old) |
| Weight class | Bantamweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioDominick Cruz – General Profile
Dominick Cruz is an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Bantamweight Champion. Known by his nickname “The Dominator,” he is celebrated for his exceptional footwork, fight intelligence, and dominance in the 135-pound division.
MMA Career
Cruz began his professional career in the mid-2000s and rose to prominence by capturing the WEC bantamweight title before becoming the inaugural UFC Bantamweight Champion in 2011. He defended his title multiple times, reclaimed it in 2016, and over his career competed against the top fighters of his era, overcoming injuries and setting a high standard in the division.
Fighting Style
Dominick Cruz’s fighting style is defined by elite footwork, precise movement, and unpredictable angles. He relies on dynamic striking, head movement, and scrambles—pin-point timing to avoid damage while landing counters. Although not reliant solely on wrestling, his understanding of range and fight mechanics has made him one of the most technical and innovative fighters in MMA history.
Fights
10
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Vera |
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz |
KO/TKO Kick · R4 · 2:17 |
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| Pedro Munhoz |
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier |
U-DEC | |
| Casey Kenney |
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya |
S-DEC | |
| Henry Cejudo |
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje |
KO/TKO Knee · R2 · 4:58 |
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| Cody Garbrandt |
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey |
U-DEC |
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| Urijah Faber |
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2 |
U-DEC |
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| T.J. Dillashaw |
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz |
S-DEC |
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| Takeya Mizugaki |
UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 1:01 |
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| Demetrious Johnson |
UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson |
U-DEC |
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| Urijah Faber |
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber |
U-DEC |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Benoît Saint Denis God of War | 17-3 |
| Jailton Almeida Malhadinho | 22-5 |
| Michal Oleksiejczuk Hussar | 22-9 |
| Mario Bautista | 17-3 |
| Tyron Woodley The Chosen One | 19-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Steven Siler Super | 33-26 |
| Ciro Rodrigues | 24-13 |
| Emiliano Sordi He-Man | 24-12 |
| Karla Benitez The Warrior of God | 20-17 |
| John Cronk The Terminator | 19-29 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Curtis Blaydes Razor | 19-5 |
| Lyoto Machida The Dragon | 26-12 |
| Volkan Oezdemir No Time | 21-8 |
| Dan Severn The Beast | 101-19 |
| Bogdan Guskov | 18-3 |
| Jamahal Hill Sweet Dreams | 12-4 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Nick Klein The Amish Hammer | 6-3 |
| Henry Cejudo The Messenger | 16-6 |
| Royce Gracie | 15-2 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Iuri Alcantara Marajo | 35-11 |
| Urijah Faber The California Kid | 35-11 |
| Renan Barao The Baron | 34-10 |
| Jose Aldo Junior | 32-10 |
| Johnny Eduardo Pretinho | 28-13 |
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