Best fights of Dominick Cruz
Over 18 years as a professional, Dominick Cruz has compiled a 24-4 (8) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dominick Cruz defeats T.J. Dillashaw
On January 17, 2016 Dominick Cruz fought T.J. Dillashaw for the UFC bantamweight title. Cruz was 30 years old with a record of 20-1, and Dillashaw was 29 with a record of 12-2. Cruz was on a 11-fight winning streak and Dillashaw was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz won via split decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Dominick Cruz defeats Urijah Faber in their 3rd fight
On June 4, 2016 Dominick Cruz defended his UFC bantamweight title against Urijah Faber. It was their third meeting. Cruz was 31 years old with a record of 21-1, and Faber was 37 with a record of 33-8. Cruz was on a 12-fight winning streak and Faber was coming off a win. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Dominick Cruz defeats Urijah Faber in their 2nd fight
On July 2, 2011 Dominick Cruz defended his UFC bantamweight title against Urijah Faber. It was their second meeting. Cruz was 26 years old with a record of 17-1, and Faber was 32 with a record of 25-4. Cruz was on a 8-fight winning streak and Faber was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Dominick Cruz KOs Takeya Mizugaki
On September 27, 2014 Dominick Cruz faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Cruz was 29 years old with a record of 19-1, and Mizugaki was 30 with a record of 20-7-2. Cruz was on a 10-fight winning streak and Mizugaki was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Takeya Mizugaki via KO in the 1st round.
5. Dominick Cruz defeats Scott Jorgensen
On December 16, 2010 Dominick Cruz defended his WEC bantamweight title against Scott Jorgensen. Cruz was 25 years old with a record of 16-1, and Jorgensen was 28 with a record of 11-3. Cruz was on a 7-fight winning streak and Jorgensen was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Dominick Cruz defeats Demetrious Johnson
On October 1, 2011 Dominick Cruz defended his UFC bantamweight title against Demetrious Johnson. Cruz was 26 years old with a record of 18-1, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 7-1. Cruz was on a 9-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Dominick Cruz KOs Brian Bowles
On March 6, 2010 Dominick Cruz fought Brian Bowles for the WEC bantamweight title. Cruz was 24 years old with a record of 14-1, and Bowles was 29 with a record of 8-0. Cruz was on a 5-fight winning streak and Bowles was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Brian Bowles via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
8. Dominick Cruz loses to Marlon Vera via KO
On August 13, 2022 Dominick Cruz faced Marlon Vera in a bantamweight bout. Cruz was 37 years old with a record of 24-3, and Vera was 29 with a record of 21-7-1. Cruz was on a 2-fight winning streak and Vera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vera stopped Cruz via KO in the 4th round.
9. Dominick Cruz defeats Pedro Munhoz
On December 11, 2021 Dominick Cruz faced Pedro Munhoz in a bantamweight bout. Cruz was 36 years old with a record of 23-3, and Munhoz was 35 with a record of 19-6. Cruz was coming off a win, while Munhoz was coming off a loss. Cruz won via unanimous decision.
10. Dominick Cruz defeats Joseph Benavidez in their 2nd fight
On August 18, 2010 Dominick Cruz defended his WEC bantamweight title against Joseph Benavidez. It was their second meeting. Cruz was 25 years old with a record of 15-1, and Benavidez was 26 with a record of 12-1. Cruz was on a 6-fight winning streak and Benavidez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cruz won via split decision. Defended the title.