Daron Cruickshank

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Daron Cruickshank
BornDaron Jae Cruickshank [1]
(1985-06-11) June 11, 1985 (age 38)
Westland, Michigan, United States
Other namesThe Detroit Superstar
Nationality American
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [2]
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [3]
Fighting out of Wayne, Michigan, United States
TeamMichigan Top Team (2013–present) [4]
Rank2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo [5]
WrestlingNCAA Division III Wrestler [6]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins23
By knockout14
By submission2
By decision7
Losses14
By knockout2
By submission8
By decision4
No contests1
Other information
University Olivet College
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daron Jae Cruickshank (born June 11, 1985) [1] is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a lightweight for the Xtreme Fighting Championships. A professional competitor since 2008, he also formerly competed for the UFC, King of the Cage and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Live .

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Background

Originally from Westland, Michigan, Cruickshank began training in combat sports from a young age. Both of Cruickshank's parents are fourth degree black belts in Taekwondo who ran their own schools. His father is a former mixed martial artist with multiple black belts, while his mother is also a former professional competitor in kickboxing and boxing. [7] Cruickshank is a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and was also a talented wrestler, having competed in wrestling and also swimming since he was in the eighth grade. He wrestled collegiately, and was a NJCAA national finalist, as well as a two-time NCAA Division III national qualifier at Olivet College where he earned a bachelor's degree in fitness management. [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Cruickshank made his amateur debut in August 2008 where he defeated Tom Grisham via KO at XCC 11: Duel in Downriver 2. He then went on to compile an amateur record of 8–1 while capturing two titles.

King of the Cage

In his professional debut he fought Ricky Stettner at KOTC: Strike Point, where he won by first-round KO.

He fought Bobby Green at KOTC: Imminent Danger for the Junior Welterweight Championship but lost by a guillotine choke in round 2. [9]

Bellator Fighting Championships

On July 12, 2011, it was announced that Cruickshank signed a contract with Bellator Fighting Championships to fight on their upcoming Summer Series card on July 23. He was to fight Lithuanian fighter Sergej Juskevic but the fight was scrapped at the last minute. [10]

The Ultimate Fighter

He competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Live , beginning in March, 2012. [11] In the elimination fight, he defeated Drew Dober by unanimous decision to get into the TUF house. [12] Cruickshank was selected third (sixth overall) by Urijah Faber to be part of his team. In the first fight on the show, he was chosen to face James Vick of Team Cruz. Despite controlling much of the action in the opening round, he was knocked out with a knee on a takedown attempt. [13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Cruickshank faced fellow cast member Chris Tickle on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale. [14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

He was expected to take on Henry Martinez on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151. [15] However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, the bout was rescheduled to December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5. [16] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.

He next fought John Makdessi on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. [17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. In the final 10 seconds of the Makdessi fight, he had his nose badly injured and wound up having surgery to repair what his doctor called "the worst thing he's ever seen." He underwent the surgery in May 2013. [18]

Cruickshank faced off against Yves Edwards on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8, replacing an injured Spencer Fisher. [19] He won the fight via split decision in a closely contested fight.

He fought Adriano Martins on November 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 32. [20] Martins defeated him via submission in the second round.

Cruickshank faced Mike Rio on January 25, 2014, at UFC on Fox 10. He won the fight by wheel kick to the face and punches at 4:56 of the second round.

He took on Erik Koch on May 10, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 40. [21] Cruickshank, a significant betting underdog, won the fight via TKO due to a kick and punches in the first round. [22]

Cruickshank faced Jorge Masvidal on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12. [23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

He fought Anthony Njokuani on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine. [24] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Cruickshank faced K. J. Noons on December 12, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale. [25] After a back-and-forth first round, the fight was stopped in the second round when Cruickshank received a second inadvertent eye poke and was unable to continue. Because they had not reached the third round, the fight was declared a No Contest. [26]

He fought Beneil Dariush on March 14, 2015, at UFC 185. [27] He missed weight and was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Dariush. [28] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Cruickshank took on James Krause on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16. [29] He lost the fight by submission in the first round. [30]

He faced Paul Felder on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81. [31] He lost the fight via submission in the third round. [32]

After losing three straight fights, he was released from his UFC contract on March 1, 2016. [33]

Rizin FF

In March 2016, it was announced that Cruickshank had signed with Rizin Fighting Federation. He made his debut against Shinji Sasaki on April 17, 2016, and won the fight via TKO due to soccer kicks in the first round.

In his second fight for the promotion, he faced Dutch kickboxer Andy Souwer on September 25, 2016. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

He was expected to face Chris Brown at WXC 77 on April 24, 2019. However, Brown missed the contracted weight and Cruickshank declined to proceed to the bout. [34]

Cruickshank faced Tofiq Musayev at Rizin 16 - Kobe on June 2, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [35]

He fought Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator & Rizin: Japan on December 29, 2019. [36] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Post-Rizin

While still being under contract with Rizin but unable to enter Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cruickshank signed a one-fight contract with Taura MMA. In his promotional debut, he took on Deivison Ribeiro at Taura MMA 11 on October 30, 2020. [37] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [38]

Cruickshank faced Guilherme Faria on August 6, 2021, at XFC 45. [39] He lost the bout via split decision. [40]

Personal life

In 2013, he founded Michigan Top Team in co-operation with Jason Fischer. [4]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
38 matches23 wins14 losses
By knockout142
By submission28
By decision74
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–14 (1)Guilherme FariaDecision (split) XFC 45 August 6, 202135:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win23–13 (1)Deivison RibeiroDecision (unanimous)Taura MMA 11October 30, 202035:00 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss22–13 (1) Goiti Yamauchi Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator & Rizin: Japan December 29, 201913:11 Saitama, JapanCatchweight (157.8 lbs) bout; Yamauchi missed weight.
Loss22–12 (1) Tofiq Musayev Decision (unanimous) Rizin 16 June 2, 201935:00 Kobe, Japan
Loss22–11 (1) Damien Brown Submission (guillotine choke) Rizin 14 December 31, 201814:19 Saitama, Japan
Win22–10 (1) Diego Brandao KO (flying knee) Rizin 13 September 30, 201820:17 Saitama, Japan
Win21–10 (1)Tom SantosTKO (elbows) Rizin 11 July 29, 201834:11 Saitama, Japan
Win20–10 (1)Koshi MatsumotoKO (head kick) Rizin 10 May 6, 201813:58 Fukuoka, Japan
Win19–10 (1)Alexander TrevinoTKO (punches)KnockOut Promotions 58September 30, 201712:02 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss18–10 (1)Yusuke YachiKO (punch) Rizin 5: Sakura April 16, 201715:10 Yokohama, Japan
Loss18–9 (1) Satoru Kitaoka Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: 2nd Round December 29, 201618:18 Saitama, Japan
Win18–8 (1) Andy Souwer Submission (rear-naked choke) Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: 1st Round September 25, 201614:10 Saitama, Japan
Win17–8 (1)Shinji SasakiTKO (soccer kicks) Rizin Fighting Federation 1 April 4, 201614:36 Nagoya, Japan
Loss16–8 (1) Paul Felder Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 201633:56 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss16–7 (1) James Krause Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 July 25, 201511:27 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss16–6 (1) Beneil Dariush Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 185 March 14, 201522:48 Dallas, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (157 lbs) bout; Cruickshank missed weight.
NC16–5 (1) K. J. Noons NC (accidental eye poke) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale December 12, 201420:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCruickshank was rendered unable to continue.
Win16–5 Anthony Njokuani Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 201435:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Loss15–5 Jorge Masvidal Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown July 26, 201435:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win15–4 Erik Koch TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva May 10, 201413:21 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win14–4 Mike Rio TKO (wheel kick and punches) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson January 25, 201424:56 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss13–4 Adriano Martins Submission (straight armbar) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson November 9, 201322:49 Goiânia, Brazil
Win13–3 Yves Edwards Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga July 27, 201335:00 Seattle, Washington, United States
Loss12–3 John Makdessi Decision (unanimous) UFC 158 March 16, 201335:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win12–2 Henry Martinez KO (head kick) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz December 8, 201222:57 Seattle, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (158 lbs) bout; Martinez missed weight.
Win11–2Chris TickleDecision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale June 1, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–2Jesse GrossTKO (punches and elbows)Score Fighting Series 3December 3, 201111:39 Sarnia, Ontario, CanadaCatchweight (163 lbs) bout.
Win9–2 Mike Ricci Decision (unanimous)Ringside MMA 12October 21, 201155:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Lightweight debut; won the Ringside MMA Lightweight Championship.
Win8–2Brad CardinalTKO (punches)Slammer in the HammerJune 17, 201114:35 Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCatchweight (159 lbs) bout; Cruickshank missed weight.
Win7–2Tiawan HowardDecision (split)Bobish's Ultimate Cage Battles: Stars and StripesApril 9, 201135:00 Parma, Ohio, United States
Loss6–2 Luis Palomino KO (head kick and punches)G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 5February 26, 201113:52 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Win6–1Anthony SmithTKO (punches) KOTC: Civil War 2 September 11, 201011:52 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Loss5–1 Bobby Green Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Imminent Danger August 13, 201022:39 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesFor the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship.
Win5–0Jason HolmesDecision (split) KOTC: Bad Boys II April 16, 201035:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win4–0Raul MandezKO (punches) KOTC: Upper Cut March 13, 201012:19 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win3–0Dominic DeshazorTKO (punches)XCC: Beatdown at the Ballroom 9March 6, 201011:25 Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States
Win2–0Brett BiedermanSubmission (rear-naked choke)XCC: Rumble in Royal Oak 5January 16, 201022:58 Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Win1–0Ricky StettnerKO (spinning back fist) KOTC: Strike Point October 10, 200912:23 Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1 James Vick KO (knee) The Ultimate Fighter: Live March 16, 2012 (airdate)12:16 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Live Preliminary round.
Win1–0 Drew Dober Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Live March 9, 2012 (airdate)15:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Live Elimination round.

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