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DETROIT SUPERSTAR

Daron Cruickshank

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United States, Wayne, Michigan
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Age: 41
18
Wins
10
Losses
0
DRAWS
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@daroncruickshank
Last fight

Loss

Daron CruickshankDaron Cruickshank
vs
Paul FelderPaul Felder

Submission (R3 · 3:56)UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz

  • Pro record 18-10-0 (1 NC)
  • UFC record 6-6-0 (1 NC)
  • Outside the UFC 12-4-0
  • 3 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight:
155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach:
72" (183 cm)
Stance:
Switch
DOB:
11th Jun. 1985
Age:
41
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 13 bouts · through 2016-01-17

2.88
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
38%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.98
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
2.0
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
42%
Takedown Accuracy
0.2
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

6-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (23%)
Decision (23%)
Losses (46%)
No Contest (1)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy38%
Takedown Accuracy42%
Takedown Defense60%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ37/100

13 UFC bouts · 97 division peers

Data through 2016-01-17

Cardio91/100

6 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2016-01-17

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Daron Cruickshank's professional MMA record?

Daron Cruickshank has a professional MMA record of 18-10-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Daron Cruickshank's UFC record?

Daron Cruickshank's UFC record is 6-6-0 (wins-losses-draws; 1 NC), and 12-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Daron Cruickshank fight next?

Daron Cruickshank does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Daron Cruickshank?

Daron Cruickshank is 41 years old, born June 11, 1985.

How tall is Daron Cruickshank?

Daron Cruickshank stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.

Where is Daron Cruickshank from?

Daron Cruickshank is from United States.

What is Daron Cruickshank's nickname?

Daron Cruickshank is known as "Detroit Superstar".

When was Daron Cruickshank's last fight?

Daron Cruickshank last fought on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz, losing to Paul Felder by submission in round 3.

What were the scorecards for Daron Cruickshank vs Anthony Njokuani?

Daron Cruickshank defeated Anthony Njokuani by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine on October 4, 2014. All three judges (Ian Bridgeman, Doug Crosby, Don Robinson) scored the fight 30-27 in Daron Cruickshank's favor.

What were the scorecards for Daron Cruickshank vs Jorge Masvidal?

Daron Cruickshank lost to Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown on July 26, 2014. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 29-28, Marcos Rosales 29-28, Wade Vierra 29-27 (winner's score first).

Daron Cruickshank scouting report

Daron Cruickshank (United States), a lightweight, went 18-10 (1 NC) as a pro and 6-6 (1 NC) in the UFC (12-4 outside it). He debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale on June 1, 2012; three of his six UFC wins came by KO/TKO and three by decision; he lost his last three UFC bouts. His height of 68 inches is 2 inches below the lightweight average (70 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Paul Felder, then 2-2 in the UFC, on January 17, 2016 (UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Daron Cruickshank vs the lightweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 13 UFC bouts (2:12:29 of fight time).

StatCruickshankDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.9381 in 2:12:294.410
Significant strike accuracy38.1%381 of 1,001 landed47.5%5
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3395 in 2:12:294.311
Significant strike defense57.4%532 of 927 avoided52.7%78
Takedowns per 15 minutes218 in 2:12:291.671
Takedown accuracy41.9%18 of 43 landed36.1%67
Takedown defense60%12 of 20 stopped63.9%38
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.22 in 2:12:290.542
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.65 in 2:12:290.475
Control time12.9%17:05 of 2:12:2919.4%33
Average fight time10:1113 bouts10:2041
Height173 cm68″178 cm70″
Reach183 cm72″182 cm71.6″
  • Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 6-6 (1 NC)

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 6-6-0 (1 NC)
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Paul Felder
    Paul Felder
    Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    SUBR3 3:56UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs CruzJan 17, 2016Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 6-5-0 (1 NC)
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    James Krause
    James Krause
    Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 2-3-0
    SUBR1 1:27UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao IIJul 25, 2015Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0 (1 NC)
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Beneil Dariush
    Beneil Dariush#15
    Pro record now: 23-8-1UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    SUBR2 2:38UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos AnjosMar 14, 2015Result & stats
  4. NCUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0 (1 NC)
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    KJ Noons
    KJ Noons
    Pro record now: 13-9-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    NCR2 0:25The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned FinaleDec 12, 2014Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Anthony Njokuani
    Anthony Njokuani
    Pro record now: 16-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-4-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs SaffiedineOct 4, 2014Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Jorge Masvidal
    Jorge Masvidal
    Pro record now: 35-17-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    DECUFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 26, 2014Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Erik Koch
    Erik Koch
    Pro record now: 16-6-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:21UFC Fight Night: Brown vs SilvaMay 10, 2014Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Mike Rio
    Mike Rio
    Pro record now: 10-5-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:56UFC on FOX: Henderson vs ThomsonJan 25, 2014Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Adriano Martins
    Adriano Martins
    Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    SUBR2 2:49UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Yves Edwards
    Yves Edwards
    Pro record now: 42-22-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 10-7-0
    DECUFC on FOX: Johnson vs MoragaJul 27, 2013Result & stats
  11. LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    John Makdessi
    John Makdessi
    Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    DECUFC 158: St-Pierre vs DiazMar 16, 2013Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Henry Martinez
    Henry Martinez
    Pro record now: 9-4-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:57UFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 8, 2012Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Daron Cruickshank
    Daron Cruickshank
    vs
    Chris Tickle
    Chris Tickle
    Pro record now: 9-9-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECThe Ultimate Fighter: Live FinaleJun 1, 2012Result & stats

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