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Daron Cruickshank
Former Fighter • 16-8-0 (W-L-D)
Erik Koch
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Jeferson Negrini
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03: Paul Felder celebrates his win over Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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2 years ago

Fight Night Boston: Felder vs. Cruickshank - The Matchup

UFC commentator Joe Rogan gives an in-depth preview of the matchup between Paul Felder and Daron Cruickshank, who meet in the Fight Night Boston featured main event on UFC FIGHT PASS Sunday night. FIGHT PASS prelims begin at 6pm/3pm ETPT.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03: (L-R) Paul Felder kicks Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

Fight Night Boston: Felder vs Cruickshank Preview

Lightweight fighters Paul Felder and Daron Cruickshank will headline the UFC FIGHT PASS prelims on Jan. 17 at Fight Night Boston. Both fighters look to rebound from back-to-back loses.
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14: Beneil Dariush celebrates after defeating Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 185 event at the American Airlines Center on March 14, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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3 years ago

Submission of the Week: Beneil Dariush vs Daron Cruickshank

Watch again as Beneil Dariush uses his grappling skills on Daron Cruickshank in our Submission Of The Week. Dariush takes on Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night Nashville.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31: Donald Cerrone takes photos with fans during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

UFC Minute: Friday, January 16

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles runs down all of the need-to-know news for Friday, January 16, including how to catch highlights from Ultimate Media Day and two lightweight bouts added to the UFC 185 card.
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07: (L-R) Opponents Daron Cruickshank and Henry Martinez face off during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

KO of the Week: Daron Cruickshank vs. Henry Martinez

After having a successful debut inside the Octagon, Daron Cruickshank makes a bigger statement with a powerful head kick to Henry Martinez, knocking him out. Watch Cruickshank take on KJ Noons at The Ultimate Fighter Finale: A Champion Will Be Crowned.

Stats

Striking accuracy 38% 38%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
381
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1001
Grappling accuracy 42% 42%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
43
2.88
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.98
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.04
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.23
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
57
%
Sig. Str. Defense
60
%
Takedown Defense
0.57
Knockdown Ratio
10:11
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
276 (72%)
Clinch
62 (16%)
Ground
43 (11%)

Sig. Str. by target

57% 216 Head 28% 105 Body 16% 60 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
9 (56%)
DEC
6 (38%)
SUB
1 (6%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Felder vs Cruickshank

    Round
    3
    Time
    03:55
    Method
    SUB
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  • Win

    Cruickshank vs Krause

    Round
    1
    Time
    01:27
    Method
    SUB
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  • Win

    Cruickshank vs Dariush

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:02:38
    Method
    Submission
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Wayne
Height
68.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 02, 2012
Reach
72.00
Jeferson Negrini
Peso-leve Division • -- (W-L-D)