Daron Cruickshank
{{For|the West Indian cricketer|Daron Cruickshank (cricketer)}}
{{short description|American mixed martial artist}}
{{use mdy dates|date=November 2020}}
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| birth_name = Daron Jae Cruickshank[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2014_Results/12-12-14MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: December 12, 2014]
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| birth_place = Westland, Michigan, United States
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| rank = 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/lawler-brown-world-title-shot-san-jose|title=Lawler Battles Brown July 26 in San Jose|publisher=UFC|date=June 3, 2014}}
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Daron Jae Cruickshank (born June 11, 1985) 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.
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bjjlegends.com/bjj/reviews/tournament/item/1154-daron-cruickshank-ufc-fighter-tuf-contestant-and-fighter-on-mtvs-bully-beatdown |title=Daron Cruickshank: UFC Fighter, TUF Contestant and Fighter on MTV's Bully Beatdown |access-date=March 8, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095031/http://www.bjjlegends.com/bjj/reviews/tournament/item/1154-daron-cruickshank-ufc-fighter-tuf-contestant-and-fighter-on-mtvs-bully-beatdown |archive-date=April 2, 2015 }} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/daron-cruickshank |title=Daron Cruickshank - Official UFC® Fighter Profile |website=UFC |access-date=2016-04-21}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20282/heavyweight-daniel-cormier-remains-undefeated-with-win-at-kotc-imminent-danger.mma |title=Heavyweight Daniel Cormier remains undefeated with win at "KOTC: Imminent Danger" | MMAjunkie.com |access-date=August 26, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817144728/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20282/heavyweight-daniel-cormier-remains-undefeated-with-win-at-kotc-imminent-danger.mma |archive-date=August 17, 2010 }}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2011/05/24/bellator-47-july-23/ |title=Bellator 47 - July 23 | Top MMA News at |website=Topmmanews.com |access-date=2016-04-21}}
=The Ultimate Fighter=
He competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Live, beginning in March, 2012.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27602/the-ultimate-fighter-15-cast-unveiled-with-32-lightweight-fighters.mma |title='The Ultimate Fighter 15' cast unveiled with 32 lightweight fighters |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=February 27, 2012 |access-date=February 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229050947/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27602/the-ultimate-fighter-15-cast-unveiled-with-32-lightweight-fighters.mma |archive-date=February 29, 2012 }} In the elimination fight, he defeated Drew Dober by unanimous decision to get into the TUF house.{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/03-09-12%20TUF.pdf |title=Mixed martial arts results, Season 15 - The Ultimate Fighter |publisher=State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry Athletic Commission |date=March 9, 2012 |access-date=March 25, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617073556/http://boxing.nv.gov/2012%20Results%20Web/03-09-12%20TUF.pdf |archive-date=June 17, 2012 }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27875/episode-no-2-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-live.mma |title=Episode No. 2 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Live' |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=March 16, 2012 |access-date=May 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419125113/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27875/episode-no-2-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-live.mma |archive-date=April 19, 2012 }}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Cruickshank faced fellow cast member Chris Tickle on June 1, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28846/tuf-live-finale-adds-lawrence-cofer-jury-saunders-marcello-sicilia-cruickshank-tickle.mma |title=TUF Live Finale adds Cruickshank-Tickle |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=May 23, 2012 |access-date=May 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525183917/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28846/tuf-live-finale-adds-lawrence-cofer-jury-saunders-marcello-sicilia-cruickshank-tickle.mma |archive-date=May 25, 2012 }} He won the fight via unanimous decision.
He was expected to take on Henry Martinez on September 1, 2012, at UFC 151.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29792/martinez-vs-cruickshank-added-to-ufc-151-lineker-vs-urushitani-official.mma |title=Martinez vs. Cruickshank added to UFC 151 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=July 20, 2012 |access-date=July 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723010326/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29792/martinez-vs-cruickshank-added-to-ufc-151-lineker-vs-urushitani-official.mma |archive-date=July 23, 2012 }} However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, the bout was rescheduled to December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30399/means-trujillo-cruickshank-martinez-moved-from-scrapped-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fox-5.mma|title=Cruickshank-Martinez moved from scrapped UFC 151 to UFC on FOX 5|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 27, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830070032/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30399/means-trujillo-cruickshank-martinez-moved-from-scrapped-ufc-151-to-ufc-on-fox-5.mma|archive-date=August 30, 2012}} He won the fight via knockout in the second round.
He next fought John Makdessi on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158.{{cite web |url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/01/05/makdessi-set-to-face-cruickshank-at-ufc-158/|title=Makdessi Set To Face Cruickshank At UFC 158 |publisher=topmmanews.com| date=January 5, 2013|author=Cody Rempel}} 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.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160305173052/http://mmainsider.net/3704/the-insider-w-daron-cruickshank The Insider W/ Daron Cruickshank]}} by Dane Ford (MMAInsider.net) on May 28, 2013
Cruickshank faced off against Yves Edwards on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8, replacing an injured Spencer Fisher.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/daron-cruickshank-replaces-spencer-fisher-meets-yves-edwards-at-ufc-on-fox-8|title=Daron Cruickshank replaces Spencer Fisher, meets Yves Edwards at UFC on FOX 8|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-07-11|access-date=2013-07-11|author=Staff}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/daron-cruickshank-vs-adriano-martins-added-to-ufc-fight-night-32/|title=Daron Cruickshank vs. Adriano Martins added to UFC Fight Night 32|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-09-18|access-date=2013-09-18|author=Staff}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/erik-koch-vs-daron-cruickshank-joins-ufc-fight-night-40-in-cincinnati/|title=Erik Koch vs. Daron Cruickshank joins UFC Fight Night 40 in Cincinnati|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-02-27|date=2014-02-27}} Cruickshank, a significant betting underdog, won the fight via TKO due to a kick and punches in the first round.{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/daron-cruickshank-stops-erik-koch-in-the-first-round-at-ufc-fight-night-40 | title=Daron Cruickshank Stops Erik Koch In The First Round At UFC Fight Night 40 | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=10 May 2014 | access-date=13 May 2014 | author=Cole, Ross}}
Cruickshank faced Jorge Masvidal on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.{{cite web|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/ufc/story/jorge-masvidal-vs-daron-cruickshank-added-to-ufc-on-fox-san-jose-052214|title=Jorge Masvidal vs. Daron Cruickshank added to UFC on FOX San Jose|publisher=msn.foxsports.com|author=Mike Chiapetta|access-date=2014-05-22|date=2014-05-22}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
He fought Anthony Njokuani on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/daron-cruickshank-meets-anthony-njokuani-at-ufc-fight-night-54-in-halifax|title=Daron Cruickshank meets Anthony Njokuani at UFC Fight Night 54 in Halifax|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-09-04|access-date=2014-09-04}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Cruickshank faced K. J. Noons on December 12, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Daron-Cruickshank-KJ-Noons-Paired-at-TUF-20-Finale-on-Dec-12-75445|title=Lightweights Daron Cruickshank, K.J. Noons Paired at 'TUF 20' Finale on Dec. 12 |publisher=sherdog.com |author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2014-10-09 |access-date=2014-10-09}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/tuf-20-finale-results-eye-poke-leads-to-no-contest-for-daron-cruickshank-k-j-noons|title=TUF 20 Finale results: Eye pokes lead to no-contest for Daron Cruickshank, K.J. Noons |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-12-12 |access-date=2014-12-12}}
He fought Beneil Dariush on March 14, 2015, at UFC 185.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/daron-cruickshank-vs-beneil-dariush-lightweight-bout-added-to-ufc-185-in-dallas|title=Daron Cruickshank vs. Beneil Dariush lightweight bout added to UFC 185 in Dallas |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=2015-01-15 |access-date=2015-01-15}} He missed weight and was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Dariush.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-185-Weighin-Results-Anthony-Pettis-Rafael-dos-Anjos-Cleared-for-Title-Headliner-83275|title=UFC 185 Weigh-In Results: Anthony Pettis, Rafael dos Anjos Cleared For Title Headliner|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Brian Knapp|date=2015-03-13|access-date=2015-03-14}} He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Cruickshank took on James Krause on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/24/8494877/daron-cruickshank-vs-james-krause-set-for-ufc-on-fox-16-in-chicago|title=Daron Cruickshank vs. James Krause set for UFC on FOX 16 in Chicago|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2015-04-24|access-date=2015-04-24}} He lost the fight by submission in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-james-krause-overwhelms-daron-cruickshank-scores-quick-win|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: James Krause overwhelms Cruickshank, scores quick win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-07-25|access-date=2015-07-25}}
He faced Paul Felder on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/daron-cruickshank-vs-paul-felder-slotted-for-ufc-fight-night-81-in-boston|title=Daron Cruickshank vs. Paul Felder slotted for UFC Fight Night 81 in Boston|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-10-22|access-date=2015-10-22}} He lost the fight via submission in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/01/ufc-fight-night-81-results-paul-felder-scores-comeback-choke-over-daron-cruickshank|title=UFC Fight Night 81 results: Paul Felder scores comeback choke over Daron Cruickshank|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-01-17|access-date=2016-01-17}}
After losing three straight fights, he was released from his UFC contract on March 1, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.aroundtheoctagon.com/daron-cruickshank-released-by-the-ufc-70554/ |title=Daron Cruickshank released by the UFC |website=AroundTheOctagon.com |date=2016-03-01 |access-date=2016-04-21}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/04/24/wxc-77-warrior-wednesday-2-live-results/|title=WXC 77: Warrior Wednesday 2 Live Results|author=Ryan Fortune|date=April 24, 2019|website=cagesidepress.com}}
Cruickshank faced Tofiq Musayev at Rizin 16 - Kobe on June 2, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/06/rizin-16-results-ayaka-hamasaki-tops-jinh-yu-frey-for-second-time-champ-vs-champ|title=Rizin 16 results: Ayaka Hamasaki tops Jinh Yu Frey for second time in champ-vs.-champ fight|date=June 2, 2019|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
He fought Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator & Rizin: Japan on December 29, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/14/20964344/lorenz-larkin-patrick-mix-among-five-to-compete-in-bellator-vs-rizin-fights-in-december|title=Lorenz Larkin, Patrick Mix among five to compete in Bellator vs. RIZIN fights in December |author=Damon Martin|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=November 14, 2019}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/17/21440481/daron-cruickshank-brazilian-prospect-deivison-ribeiro-taura-mma-11|title=Daron Cruickshank to face Brazilian prospect Deivison Ribeiro at Taura MMA 11|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=September 17, 2020}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2020/10/taura-mma-11-results/|title=Taura MMA 11 Results: Wilson Dominates Moreira, Captures Light Heavyweight Belt|author=Rob Tatum|date=October 30, 2020|website=combatpress.com}}
Cruickshank faced Guilherme Faria on August 6, 2021, at XFC 45.{{Cite web|last=DeSantis|first=Michael|title=XFC 45 Breakdown with XFC President Myron Molotky|date=August 3, 2021 |url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/08/02/xfc-45-molotky/|access-date=2021-08-03|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via split decision.{{Cite web|last=Andrew Harbaugh|title=XFC 45 Results - Faria vs. Cruickshank|date=August 7, 2021 |url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/08/06/xfc-45-results/|access-date=2021-08-07|language=en-US}}
Personal life
In 2013, he founded Michigan Top Team in co-operation with Jason Fischer.
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|23–14 (1)}}
|Guilherme Faria
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2021|August|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|23–13 (1)
|Deivison Ribeiro
|Decision (unanimous)
|Taura MMA 11
|{{dts|2020|October|30}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Kissimmee, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|22–13 (1)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2019|December|29}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:11
|Saitama, Japan
|{{small|Catchweight (157.8 lb) bout; Yamauchi missed weight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|22–12 (1)
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|format=mdy|2019|June|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kobe, Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|22–11 (1)
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|format=mdy|2018|December|31}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:19
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|22–10 (1)
|KO (flying knee)
|{{dts|format=mdy|2018|September|30}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:17
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|21–10 (1)
|Tom Santos
|TKO (submission to elbows)
|{{dts|format=mdy|2018|July|29}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:11
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–10 (1)
|Koshi Matsumoto
|KO (head kick)
|{{dts|2018|May|6}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:58
|Fukuoka, Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–10 (1)
|Alexander Trevino
|TKO (head kick and punches)
|KnockOut Promotions 58
|{{dts|2017|September|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:02
|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–10 (1)
|Yusuke Yachi
|KO (punch)
|Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura
|{{dts|2017|April|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:10
|Yokohama, Japan
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|18–9 (1)
| Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
| Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round
| {{dts|2016|December|29}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 8:18
| Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–8 (1)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round
|{{dts|2016|September|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:10
|Saitama, Japan
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–8 (1)
|Shinji Sasaki
|TKO (soccer kicks)
|{{dts|2016|April|4}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:36
|Nagoya, Japan
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–8 (1)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
|{{dts|2016|January|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:56
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–7 (1)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2
| {{dts|2015|July|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:27
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–6 (1)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC 185
| {{dts|2015|March|14}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:48
| Dallas, Texas, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (157 lb) bout; Cruickshank missed weight.}}
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 16–5 (1)
| NC (accidental eye poke)
| The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
| {{dts|2014|December|12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:25
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Accidental eye poke rendered Cruickshank unable to continue.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine
| {{dts|2014|October|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown
| {{dts|2014|July|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| San Jose, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–4
| TKO (head kick and punches)
| UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva
| {{dts|2014|May|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:21
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–4
| Mike Rio
| TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
| UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
| {{dts|2014|January|25}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:56
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–4
| Submission (straight armbar)
| UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson
| {{dts|2013|November|9}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:49
| Goiânia, Brazil
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–3
| Decision (split)
| UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga
| {{dts|2013|July|27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Seattle, Washington, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–3
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 158
| {{dts|2013|March|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| KO (head kick)
| UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz
| {{dts|2012|December|8}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:57
| Seattle, Washington, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Martinez missed weight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2
| Chris Tickle
| Decision (unanimous)
| The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
| {{dts|2012|June|1}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|Tickle was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal upkick.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–2
| Jesse Gross
| TKO (punches and elbows)
| Score Fighting Series 3
| {{dts|2011|December|3}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:39
| Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
| {{small|Catchweight (163 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ringside MMA 12
| {{dts|2011|October|21}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| {{small|Won the vacant Ringside MMA Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2
| Brad Cardinal
| TKO (punches)
| Slammer in the Hammer 1
| {{dts|2011|June|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:35
| Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
| {{small|Lightweight debut; Cruickshank missed weight (159 lb).}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2
| Tiawan Howard
| Decision (split)
| Bobish's Ultimate Cage Battles: Stars and Stripes
| {{dts|2011|April|9}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Parma, Ohio, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (175 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 6–2
| KO (head kick and punches)
| G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 5
| {{dts|2011|February|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:52
| Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Anthony Smith
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2010|September|11}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:52
| Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–1
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| {{dts|2010|August|13}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:39
| Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
| {{small|For the KOTC Light Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Jason Holmes
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2010|April|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Detroit, Michigan, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Raul Mandez
| KO (punches)
| {{dts|2010|March|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:19
| Laughlin, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Dominic Deshazor
| TKO (punches)
| XCC: Beatdown at the Ballroom 9
| {{dts|2010|March|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:25
| Mt. Clemens, Michigan, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Brett Biederman
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| XCC: Rumble in Royal Oak 5
| {{dts|2010|January|16}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:58
| Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Ricky Stettner
| KO (spinning back fist)
| {{dts|2009|October|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:23
| Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
| {{small|Welterweight debut.}}
{{end}}
=Mixed martial arts exhibition record=
{{MMA exhibition record box
| draws=
| nc=
| ko-wins=
| ko-losses= 1
| sub-wins=
| sub-losses=
| dec-wins= 1
| dec-losses=
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1
| KO (knee)
| rowspan=2| The Ultimate Fighter: Live
| {{dts|2012|March|16}} (airdate)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:16
| rowspan=2| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| {{small|The Ultimate Fighter: Live Preliminary round.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2012|March|9}} (airdate)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:00
| {{small|The Ultimate Fighter: Live Elimination round.}}
{{end}}
See also
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|daron-cruickshank}}
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