Fighter details| Name | Dominick Cruz (Men) |
| Nickname | The Dominator |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Mar 9, 1985 (41 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
11
| 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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| Scott Jorgensen |
WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis |
U-DEC |
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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 39.29% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-11-12 16:58:52
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|---|---|
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-7 |
| Brendan Allen All In | 27-7 |
| Payton Talbott | 11-1 |
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 18-3 |
| Marwan Rahiki Freaky | 9-1 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Joshua Burkman The People's Warrior | 28-18 |
| Alexis Davis Ally-Gator | 21-11 |
| Bryce Mitchell Thug Nasty | 19-3 |
| Tatsuki Saomoto | 18-3 |
| Erik Koch The Phoenix | 16-6 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brandon Vera The Truth | 16-10 |
| Jose Mauro do Amaral Delano Ze | 17-3 |
| Khalil Rountree The War Horse | 14-7 |
| Tom Nolan Big Train | 11-1 |
| Ludovit Klein Mr. Highlight | 24-5 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-6 |
| Hyder Amil The Hurricane | 11-3 |
| Cristian Quinonez El Nino Problema | 19-5 |
| Gilbert Burns Durinho | 22-10 |
| Jesus Santos Aguilar | 12-4 |
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|---|---|
| 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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