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Dominick Cruz Fighter Statistics

Pro MMA Record: 24-4-0

Cruz was born on March 9, 1985, in San Diego, California, and is of Mexican descent. He lived with his single mother, grandmother, and brother in a trailer park in Tucson for most of his childhood. He started wrestling in seventh grade and competed all through high school out of Flowing Wells High School. After an injury that came in his senior year, he lost the opportunity of receiving a scholarship to wrestle at the University of Northern Colorado. Cruz worked as a customer service representative at Lowe's, and was studying to be a firefighter at community college before becoming a full time fighter.

Last Fight: Marlon Vera
Age: 39
Height 5'8"
Weight 135 lbs
Nick Name: "The Dominator"
Nationality: United States
Association: Alliance MMA
24 Wins
KO / TKO
7
29%
Submission
1
4%
Decisions
16
66%
4 Losses
KO / TKO
2
50%
Submission
1
25%
Decisions
1
25%

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Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Team Alliance MMA (2006–present)
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Lloyd Irvin
Years active 2005–present

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Dominick Cruz next fight?
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Dominick Cruz last fight?
Dominick Cruz lost his last fight against Marlon Vera by KO (Head Kick) on Aug. 13, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 41 - Vera vs. Cruz.
Is Dominick Cruz retired?
Dominick Cruz last fought Marlon Vera
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2 years 4 months and 13 days ago, and should be considered inactive.
Should I bet on Dominick Cruz?

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Dominick Cruz has a 85% win percentage, and has been favored to win in 64% of his fights.
Out of the 17 fights we have recorded, his opening odds average is a -290 favorite, and out of 11 favored matches, he has won 90% of them.
As an underdog he has been in 6 matches, with a win rate of 66% and an odds average of +162.
According to online odds, if you had bet $100 on all 17 of Dominick Cruz betting fights, you would have made $837.
Conversely if you had bet $100 on all of his opponents, you would have lost $1135.
Where is Dominick Cruz from?
Dominick Cruz is from San Diego, California, United States.

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Has Dominick Cruz ever been knocked out?
Dominick Cruz has lost 2 times by KO/TKO. He was last defeated by KO (Head Kick) from Marlon Vera on Aug. 13, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 41 - Vera vs. Cruz
How long has Dominick Cruz been fighting?

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Dominick Cruz has been fighting for a period of 17 years 5 months and 14 days, his first fight was on Jan. 29, 2005 at RITC 67 - Back to the Dodge. He has accumalated roughly 6 hours, 19 minutes and 34 seconds of professional combat.

Fight Record

W / L Opponent Event/Date Method Referee Round Time
loss Marlon Vera UFC on ESPN 41 - Vera vs. Cruz
Aug/13/2022
KO (Head Kick) Herb Dean 4 2:17
win Pedro Munhoz UFC 269 - Oliveira vs. Poirier
Dec/11/2021
Decision (Unanimous) Marc Goddard 3 5:00
win Casey Kenney UFC 259 - Blachowicz vs. Adesanya
Mar/06/2021
Decision (Split) Jason Herzog 3 5:00
loss Henry Cejudo UFC 249 - Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May/09/2020
TKO (Knee and Punches) Keith Peterson 2 4:58
loss Cody Garbrandt UFC 207 - Nunes vs. Rousey
Dec/30/2016
Decision (Unanimous) John McCarthy 5 5:00
win Urijah Faber UFC 199 - Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
Jun/04/2016
Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean 5 5:00
win T.J. Dillashaw UFC Fight Night 81 - Dillashaw vs. Cruz
Jan/17/2016
Decision (Split) Herb Dean 5 5:00
win Takeya Mizugaki UFC 178 - Johnson vs. Cariaso
Sep/27/2014
KO (Punches) Chris Tognoni 1 1:01
win Demetrious Johnson UFC Live 6 - Cruz vs. Johnson
Oct/01/2011
Decision (Unanimous) Kevin Mulhall 5 5:00
win Urijah Faber UFC 132 - Cruz vs. Faber 2
Jul/02/2011
Decision (Unanimous) Steve Mazzagatti 5 5:00
win Scott Jorgensen WEC 53 - Henderson vs. Pettis
Dec/16/2010
Decision (Unanimous) Neil Sarembock 5 5:00
win Joseph Benavidez WEC 50 - Cruz vs. Benavidez 2
Aug/18/2010
Decision (Split) Steve Mazzagatti 5 5:00
win Brian Bowles WEC 47 - Bowles vs. Cruz
Mar/06/2010
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Kevin Mulhall 2 5:00
win Joseph Benavidez WEC 42 - Torres vs. Bowles
Aug/09/2009
Decision (Unanimous) Steve Mazzagatti 3 5:00
win Ivan Lopez WEC 40 - Torres vs. Mizugaki
Apr/05/2009
Technical Decision (Unanimous) Robert Long 3 3:24
win Ian McCall WEC 38 - Varner vs. Cerrone
Jan/25/2009
Decision (Unanimous) Jon Schorle 3 5:00
win Charlie Valencia WEC 34 - Sacramento
Jun/01/2008
Decision (Unanimous) Herb Dean 3 5:00
win Kenneth Aimes TC 27 - Total Combat 27
Mar/22/2008
KO (Punches) 1 N/A
loss Urijah Faber WEC 26 - Las Vegas
Mar/24/2007
Submission (Guillotine Choke) Herb Dean 1 1:38
win Shad Smith TC 18 - Nightmare
Nov/04/2006
Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00
win Juan Miranda TC 16 - Annihilation
Sep/09/2006
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1 4:00
win Dave Hisquierdo TC 15 - Total Combat 15
Jul/15/2006
Decision (Split) 3 5:00
win Michael Barney RITC 79 - The Rage Returns
Feb/24/2006
TKO (Punches) 1 2:45
win Nick Hedrick RITC 75 - Friday Night Fights
Sep/30/2005
Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
win Josh Donahue RITC 74 - In Your Face
Sep/10/2005
TKO (Punches) 2 1:09
win Tom Schwager RITC 73 - Arizona vs. Nevada
Aug/06/2005
TKO (Punches) 1 0:56
win Rosco McClellan RITC 70 - Rage in the Cage 70
Jun/11/2005
TKO (Punches) 2 1:26
win Eddie Castro RITC 67 - Back to the Dodge
Jan/29/2005
Decision (Split) 3 3:00

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