Best fights of Daron Cruickshank
Over 12 years as a professional, Daron Cruickshank has compiled a 23-14 (16) record, including two title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daron Cruickshank loses to Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision
On July 26, 2014 Daron Cruickshank faced Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 29 years old with a record of 15-4, and Masvidal was 29 with a record of 26-8. Cruickshank was on a 2-fight winning streak and Masvidal was coming off a win. Cruickshank lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Masvidal.
2. Daron Cruickshank KOs Erik Koch
On May 10, 2014 Daron Cruickshank faced Erik Koch in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 28 years old with a record of 14-4, and Koch was 25 with a record of 14-3. Both Cruickshank and Koch were coming off a win. Cruickshank stopped Erik Koch via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Daron Cruickshank KOs Diego Brandão
On September 30, 2018 Daron Cruickshank faced Diego Brandão in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 33 years old with a record of 21-10, and Brandão was 31 with a record of 23-12. Cruickshank was on a 3-fight winning streak and Brandão was coming off a win. Cruickshank stopped Diego Brandão via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Daron Cruickshank defeats Anthony Njokuani
On October 4, 2014 Daron Cruickshank faced Anthony Njokuani in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 29 years old with a record of 15-5, and Njokuani was 34 with a record of 16-8. Both Cruickshank and Njokuani were coming off a loss. Cruickshank won via unanimous decision.
5. Daron Cruickshank defeats Mike Ricci
On October 21, 2011 Daron Cruickshank fought Mike Ricci for the vacant Ringside MMA lightweight title. Cruickshank was 26 years old with a record of 8-2, and Ricci was 25 with a record of 6-1. Cruickshank was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ricci was coming off a win. Cruickshank won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Daron Cruickshank KOs Koshi Matsumoto
On May 6, 2018 Daron Cruickshank faced Koshi Matsumoto in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 32 years old with a record of 19-10, and Matsumoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruickshank was coming off a win. Cruickshank stopped Koshi Matsumoto via KO in the 1st round.
7. Daron Cruickshank KOs Alexander Trevino
On September 30, 2017 Daron Cruickshank faced Alexander Trevino in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 32 years old with a record of 18-10, and Trevino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruickshank was on a 2-fight losing streak. Cruickshank stopped Alexander Trevino via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Daron Cruickshank KOs Shinji Sasaki
On April 4, 2016 Daron Cruickshank faced Shinji Sasaki in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 30 years old with a record of 16-8, and Sasaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruickshank was on a 3-fight losing streak. Cruickshank stopped Shinji Sasaki via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Daron Cruickshank KOs Tom Santos
On July 29, 2018 Daron Cruickshank faced Tom Santos in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 33 years old with a record of 20-10, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruickshank was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cruickshank stopped Tom Santos via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Daron Cruickshank KOs Mike Rio
On January 25, 2014 Daron Cruickshank faced Mike Rio in a lightweight bout. Cruickshank was 28 years old with a record of 13-4, and Rio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruickshank was coming off a loss. Cruickshank stopped Mike Rio via TKO in the 2nd round.