Lightweight· Not Fighting
Daron Cruickshank
“Detroit Superstar”·
United States
Pro record
18-10-0 (1 NC)
Model Elo
1484
#1177 of 1994
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 5'8"
- Reach
- 72"
- Stance
- Switch
- Team
- —
- Born
- United States
- UFC debut
- Jun 2, 2012
Profile
Daron Cruickshank is 6–6 in the UFC since 2012 (plus 1 no contest). 3 of those 6 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 3-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Paul Felder by submission (Jan 16, 2016).
UFC by the numbers
- UFC record
- 6–6
- +1 NC
- Finish rate
- 50%
- 3 of 6 wins
- 1st-round finishes
- 1
- Elite wins
- 0
- vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
- Longest win streak
- 2
- Current streak
- L3
- losses in a row
- Octagon time
- 2h 12m
- avg 10:11 per fight
- Opposition
- 1529
- avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)
Best wins
Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.
1545opp. Elosplit decision, R3 · UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga · Jul 26, 2013
- 1545opp. Elo
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva · May 9, 2014
- CT1500opp. Elo
unanimous decision, R3 · The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale · May 31, 2012
Career stats (UFC)
Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.
Striking
UFC avg 3.35 · below average
UFC avg 3.95 · better than average
UFC avg 45% · below average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.43 · better than average
Grappling
UFC avg 1.52 · better than average
UFC avg 15% · below average
UFC avg 52% · better than average
UFC avg 0.58 · below average
Where the strikes land
Where the strikes are thrown
Average fight time: 10:11
Fight history (13)
| Res | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| L |  Paul FelderRecord after: 6-6 | submissionRound 3 · 3:56 | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs CruzJan 16, 2016 |
| L |  James KrauseRecord after: 6-5 | submissionRound 1 · 1:27 | UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao IIJul 24, 2015 |
| L |  Beneil DariushRecord after: 6-4 | submissionRound 2 · 2:38 | UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos AnjosMar 13, 2015 |
| NC |  KJ NoonsRecord after: 6-3 | CNCRound 2 · 0:25 | The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned FinaleDec 11, 2014 |
| W |  Anthony NjokuaniRecord after: 6-3 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs SaffiedineOct 3, 2014 |
| L |  Jorge MasvidalRecord after: 5-3 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 25, 2014 |
| W |  Erik KochRecord after: 5-2 | KO/TKORound 1 · 3:21 | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs SilvaMay 9, 2014 |
| W |  Mike RioRecord after: 4-2 | KO/TKORound 2 · 4:56 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs ThomsonJan 24, 2014 |
| L |  Adriano MartinsRecord after: 3-2 | submissionRound 2 · 2:49 | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 8, 2013 |
| W | Yves EdwardsRecord after: 3-1 | split decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 26, 2013 |
| L |  John MakdessiRecord after: 2-1 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | UFC 158: St-Pierre vs DiazMar 15, 2013 |
| W |  Henry MartinezRecord after: 2-0 | KO/TKORound 2 · 2:57 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 7, 2012 |
| W | CTChris TickleRecord after: 1-0 | unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00 | The Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleMay 31, 2012 |