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Dominick Cruz MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Dominick Cruz MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Dominick Cruz

DOMINICK CRUZ

“The Dominator”
USA Flag USA • BANTAMWEIGHT
W-L-D 24-4-0
(T)KO 7-2
SUB 1-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Bantamweight
HT / WT 5′ 8″, 135 lbs
BIRTHDATE 03/09/1985 (41)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 68.0″ (173cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Alliance MMA • San Diego, California
NICKNAME “The Dominator”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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2x UFC Bantamweight Champion Inaugural UFC Champion & Reclaimed Title at UFC Fight Night 81
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Final WEC Bantamweight Champion Unified WEC Title into UFC Belt • 2 Successful Defenses
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Greatest Bantamweight Pioneer Pioneered Elusive Angles, Constant Motion & Lateral Footwork
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4x Fight of the Night Winner Legendary Championship Battles vs. Faber, Dillashaw & Garbrandt
Dominick Cruz Record
WINS24
KO/TKO
7
SUB
1
DECISION
16
LOSSES4
KO/TKO
2
SUB
1
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 28 professional bouts (24-4-0).

Win Rate

24 wins · 28 bouts

Loss Rate

4 losses · 28 bouts

Finish Rate

8 finishes · 28 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

7 KO/TKOs · 28 bouts

Submission Rate

1 submission · 28 bouts

Decision Rate

16 decisions · 28 bouts

DOMINICK CRUZ FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Marlon Vera Ecuador Ecuador
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:17) Aug / 13 / 2022
ROUND4
TIME2:17
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials View Dossier arrow
🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event in San Diego • Vera vs. Cruz
Main Event
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Marlon Vera
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States (Pechanga Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Marlon Vera Record at Bout (Opponent)19-7-1
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout24-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marlon Vera: -225 (Favorite) vs Dominick Cruz: +190 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz out-worked Vera with signature footwork and volume combinations over the first three rounds, leading on the judges’ scorecards before Vera timed a devastating head kick that broke Cruz’s nose and ended the bout at 2:17 of round four.
WIN
Pedro Munhoz Brazil Brazil
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 11 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC 269 Featured Bout • Cruz vs. Munhoz
Prelims Feature
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Pedro Munhoz
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135½ lbs
Pedro Munhoz Record at Bout (Opponent)19-6-0 (1 NC)
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout23-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being dropped twice in round one by heavy hooks, Cruz staged a remarkable vintage comeback in rounds two and three, overwhelming Munhoz with rapid combinations to take a 29-28 sweep and Fight of the Night honors.
WIN
Casey Kenney United States United States
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 06 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 259 Featured Prelim • Cruz vs. Kenney
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup136 lbs vs 136 lbs
Casey Kenney Record at Bout (Opponent)16-2-1
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout22-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$180,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced striking battle where Cruz utilized elusive lateral footwork, takedowns, and counter-boxing to secure a competitive split decision victory (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).
LOSS
Henry Cejudo Title Fight United States United States
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:58) May / 09 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME4:58
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Bantamweight Championship • Cejudo vs. Cruz
Challenger for UFC Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Henry Cejudo
Fight LocationUnited States Jacksonville, Florida, United States (VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Henry Cejudo Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout22-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after a three-and-a-half-year layoff, Cruz engaged in a tactical battle before Cejudo landed a clean right knee to the head late in round two, followed by unanswered punches on the canvas to force Keith Peterson’s stoppage with two seconds left in the round.
LOSS
Cody Garbrandt Title Fight United States United States
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey
Dec / 30 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Dec / 30 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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Belt UFC Bantamweight Championship • Cruz vs. Garbrandt
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Cody Garbrandt
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Cody Garbrandt Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout22-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an unforgettable championship showcase, Garbrandt delivered a career-best performance, scoring multiple knockdowns and taunts in round four to take a unanimous decision in a Fight of the Night battle.
WIN
Urijah Faber Title Fight United States United States
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jun / 04 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Bantamweight Championship • Cruz vs. Faber 3
Defended UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 134½ lbs
Urijah Faber Record at Bout (Opponent)33-8-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout21-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz settled his iconic nine-year trilogy with Faber by putting on a clinic, dropping Faber in round two and sweeping every round on two scorecards (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) to defend his world title.
WIN
TJ Dillashaw Title Fight United States United States
Decision – Split FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jan / 17 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Split FOTN
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Belt UFC Bantamweight Championship • Dillashaw vs. Cruz
Reclaimed Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs TJ Dillashaw
Fight LocationUnited States Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
TJ Dillashaw Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout20-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$180,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Miraculous championship comeback. After years plagued by career-threatening ACL injuries, Cruz baffled champion Dillashaw with head movement and angles, reclaiming the UFC bantamweight belt via split decision (48-47, 46-49, 49-46).
WIN
Takeya Mizugaki Japan Japan
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 1 (1:01) Sep / 27 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME1:01
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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🥊 Return from 3-Year Layoff • Cruz vs. Mizugaki
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Takeya Mizugaki
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 136 lbs
Takeya Mizugaki Record at Bout (Opponent)20-7-2
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout19-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after nearly three years of injury rehabilitation, Cruz took Mizugaki down immediately, trapped him against the cage, and delivered unanswered ground strikes for a blistering 61-second TKO.
WIN
Demetrious Johnson Title Fight United States United States
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Oct / 01 / 2011
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt UFC Bantamweight Championship • Cruz vs. Johnson
Defended UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Demetrious Johnson
Fight LocationUnited States Washington, D.C., United States (Verizon Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Demetrious Johnson Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout18-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz utilized his size, length, and wrestling advantage, securing multiple suplexes and dominant takedowns over future pound-for-pound king Demetrious Johnson to sweep the scorecards (50-45 x3).
WIN
Urijah Faber Title Fight United States United States
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber 2
Jul / 02 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jul / 02 / 2011
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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Belt UFC Bantamweight Championship • Cruz vs. Faber 2
Defended Inaugural UFC Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Urijah Faber Record at Bout (Opponent)25-4-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout17-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD (+$75k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-intensity rematch. Cruz out-struck rival Faber with lightning-quick footwork and volume combinations over 25 minutes, avenging his lone career defeat and taking a unanimous decision in a Fight of the Night classic.
WIN
Scott Jorgensen Title Fight United States United States
WEC 53: Henderson vs. Pettis
Dec / 16 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Dec / 16 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Inaugural UFC Bantamweight Championship • Cruz vs. Jorgensen
Crowned Inaugural UFC Champion
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Scott Jorgensen
Fight LocationUnited States Glendale, Arizona, United States (Jobing.com Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Scott Jorgensen Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout16-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$62,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the final event in WEC history, Cruz put on a masterclass over Jorgensen, defending his WEC crown and being awarded the inaugural UFC Bantamweight Championship belt post-fight.
WIN
Joseph Benavidez Title Fight United States United States
WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez 2
Aug / 18 / 2010
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00) Aug / 18 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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Belt WEC Bantamweight Championship • Cruz vs. Benavidez 2
Defended WEC Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Joseph Benavidez
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl at The Palms)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 134 lbs
Joseph Benavidez Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout15-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$52,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced 25-minute championship rematch. Cruz utilized constant switches and superior striking output to edge Benavidez in a split decision (47-48, 48-47, 49-46).
WIN
Brian Bowles Title Fight United States United States
WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz
Mar / 06 / 2010
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 2 (5:00) Mar / 06 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
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Belt WEC Bantamweight Championship • Bowles vs. Cruz
Captured WEC Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Brian Bowles
Fight LocationUnited States Columbus, Ohio, United States (Nationwide Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup134 lbs vs 134½ lbs
Brian Bowles Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout14-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$38,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz out-maneuvered and battered champion Bowles with unreadable angles over two frames. Bowles suffered a broken hand and was unable to continue after round two, making Cruz the new WEC world champion.
WIN
Joseph Benavidez United States United States
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
Aug / 09 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 09 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 WEC Title Eliminator • Cruz vs. Benavidez 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Joseph Benavidez
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Joint)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 134 lbs
Joseph Benavidez Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout13-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD (+$10k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Thrilling 15-minute contest. Cruz handed undefeated standout Benavidez his first professional loss, utilizing pace, angles, and timely takedowns to win a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors.
WIN
Ivan Lopez Mexico Mexico
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
Apr / 05 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (3:24) Apr / 05 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME3:24
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 WEC 40 Featured Bout • Cruz vs. Lopez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Ivan Lopez
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (UIC Pavilion)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Ivan Lopez Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-1
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout12-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
An accidental clash of heads in round three rendered Lopez unable to continue due to a cut. The bout went to the judges’ scorecards at 3:24 of round three, with Cruz taking a clear unanimous technical decision (30-27 x3).
WIN
Ian McCall United States United States
WEC 38: Varner vs. Cerrone
Jan / 25 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 25 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 WEC 38 Prelim Feature • Cruz vs. McCall
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Ian McCall
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States (San Diego Sports Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Ian McCall Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout11-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz out-paced future top flyweight McCall across all three frames, combining elusive footwork with well-timed takedowns to win a unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
WIN
Charlie Valencia United States United States
WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver
Jun / 01 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 01 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 WEC Bantamweight Debut • Cruz vs. Valencia
Divisional Debut
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Charlie Valencia
Fight LocationUnited States Sacramento, California, United States (ARCO Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135 lbs vs 135 lbs
Charlie Valencia Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout10-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$6,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dropping down to bantamweight for the first time in WEC, Cruz unleashed his now-signature lateral footwork and volume combinations to defeat veteran Valencia via unanimous decision (30-27 x3).
WIN
Kenneth Aimes United States United States
TC 27: Total Combat 27
Mar / 22 / 2008
KO
Rnd 1 (N/A) Mar / 22 / 2008
ROUND1
TIMEN/A
METHODKO
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🥊 Total Combat 27 Feature • Cruz vs. Aimes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Kenneth Aimes
Fight LocationUnited States Yuma, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup140 lbs vs 140 lbs
Kenneth Aimes Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout9-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz returned to regional action in Arizona, blitzing Aimes with crisp punches to score a first-round knockout.
LOSS
Urijah Faber Title Fight United States United States
WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio
Mar / 24 / 2007
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:38) Mar / 24 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME1:38
METHODSubmission
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Belt WEC Featherweight Championship • Faber vs. Cruz
Challenger for WEC Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Hard Rock Hotel)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Urijah Faber Record at Bout (Opponent)17-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut challenging for the WEC featherweight championship, undefeated Cruz shot in for a takedown but was caught in a deep guillotine choke by Faber, tapping out at 1:38 of round one.
WIN
Shad Smith Title Fight United States United States
TC 18: Nightmare
Nov / 04 / 2006
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 04 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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Belt Total Combat Lightweight Championship • Cruz vs. Smith
Captured TC Lightweight Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Shad Smith
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Shad Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)8-5-1
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz captured the Total Combat lightweight championship by out-working veteran Shad Smith with superior wrestling and conditioning over three full rounds.
WIN
Juan Miranda Title Fight United States United States
TC 16: Annihilation
Sep / 09 / 2006
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:00) Sep / 09 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME4:00
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
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Belt Total Combat Featherweight Championship • Cruz vs. Miranda
Captured TC Featherweight Title
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Juan Miranda
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Juan Miranda Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz captured the Total Combat featherweight title by taking Miranda down, advancing to the back, and sinking in a rear-naked choke at 4:00 of round one.
WIN
Dave Hisquierdo United States United States
TC 15: Total Combat 15
Jul / 15 / 2006
Split Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 15 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODSplit Decision
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🥊 Total Combat 15 Feature • Cruz vs. Hisquierdo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Dave Hisquierdo
Fight LocationUnited States San Diego, California, United States
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Dave Hisquierdo Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz edged local standout Hisquierdo in a competitive three-round battle to claim a split decision victory.
WIN
Michael Barney United States United States
RITC 79: The Rage Returns
Feb / 24 / 2006
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (2:45) Feb / 24 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:45
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Rage in the Cage 79 Feature • Cruz vs. Barney
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Michael Barney
Fight LocationUnited States Tucson, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Michael Barney Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz overwhelmed Barney with rapid combinations against the cage to score a first-round TKO at 2:45.
WIN
Nick Hedrick United States United States
RITC 75: Friday Night Fights
Sep / 30 / 2005
Unanimous Decision
Rnd 3 (3:00) Sep / 30 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME3:00
METHODUnanimous Decision
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🥊 Rage in the Cage 75 Feature • Cruz vs. Hedrick
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Nick Hedrick
Fight LocationUnited States Glendale, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Nick Hedrick Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz out-wrestled and out-struck Hedrick over three rounds to take a clear unanimous decision win.
WIN
Josh Donahue United States United States
RITC 74: In Your Face
Sep / 10 / 2005
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:09) Sep / 10 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME1:09
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Rage in the Cage 74 Feature • Cruz vs. Donahue
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Josh Donahue
Fight LocationUnited States Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Josh Donahue Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$600 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz secured dominant mount position in the second frame and finished Donahue with unanswered punches at 1:09 of round two.
WIN
Tom Schwager United States United States
RITC 73: Arizona vs Nevada
Aug / 06 / 2005
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:56) Aug / 06 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME0:56
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Rage in the Cage 73 Feature • Cruz vs. Schwager
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Tom Schwager
Fight LocationUnited States Glendale, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Tom Schwager Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz blitzed Schwager with punches from the opening bell, forcing a stoppage in just 56 seconds.
WIN
Rosco McClellan United States United States
RITC 70: Rage in the Cage 70
Jun / 11 / 2005
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 2 (1:26) Jun / 11 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME1:26
METHODTKO (Punches)
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🥊 Rage in the Cage 70 Feature • Cruz vs. McClellan
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Rosco McClellan
Fight LocationUnited States Glendale, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Rosco McClellan Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cruz broke down McClellan with wrestling and ground strikes, earning a TKO stoppage at 1:26 of round two.
WIN
Eddie Castro United States United States
RITC 67: Back to the Dodge
Jan / 29 / 2005
Split Decision
Rnd 3 (3:00) Jan / 29 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME3:00
METHODSplit Decision
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Cruz vs. Castro
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupDominick Cruz vs Eddie Castro
Fight LocationUnited States Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Duration3 x 3 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Eddie Castro Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Dominick Cruz Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$400 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominick Cruz made his professional mixed martial arts debut in Phoenix, out-wrestling and out-striking Eddie Castro to earn a hard-fought split decision victory.
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