Daron Cruickshank

"Detroit Superstar"

MMA Record: 18-10-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 6-6-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Daron Cruickshank "Detroit Superstar" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Daron Cruickshank has 6 wins in the UFC. Daron Cruickshank lands an average of 2.88 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.04 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

13
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Daron Cruickshank, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 18 wins, 10 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., he stands at 5' 8' tall with a reach of 72'. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Cruickshank demonstrates an average of 2.88 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 38%. He absorbs an average of 2.98 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 57%. Additionally, he averages 2.04 takedowns per 15 minutes and boasts a takedown accuracy of 41%. However, his submission attempts are relatively low, averaging only 0.2 per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Cruickshank's career include defeating Yves Edwards, who held an ELO rating of 1075 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he competed in five fights, with his most significant bout being against Yves Edwards. However, his last fight was on January 17, 2016. Prior to that, he faced Anthony Njokuani, resulting in a unanimous decision victory for Cruickshank. Unfortunately, he suffered consecutive losses against KJ Noons (due to a catch-catch-can submission), Beneil Dariush (via rear naked choke), James Krause (again via rear naked choke), and Paul Felder (also by way of rear naked choke).

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1075

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
72'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
Jun 11 1985
Age
40
Peak ELO
1043
ELO Rank
1258 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
264-124-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1042.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
998.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.88
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
38%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.98
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
57%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.04
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
41%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.2
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Daron Cruickshank Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2016-01-17 UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz Paul Felder SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 3:56 Loss
2015-07-25 UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II James Krause SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:27 Loss
2015-03-14 UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos Beneil Dariush SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:38 Loss
2014-12-12 The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale KJ Noons CNC 2 0:25 Loss
2014-10-04 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine Anthony Njokuani U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-07-26 UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown Jorge Masvidal U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2014-05-10 UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva Erik Koch KO/TKO Kick 1 3:21 Win
2014-01-25 UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson Mike Rio KO/TKO Kick 2 4:56 Win
2013-11-09 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2 Adriano Martins SUB Straight Armbar 2 2:49 Loss
2013-07-27 UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga Yves Edwards S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2013-03-16 UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz John Makdessi U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-12-08 UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz Henry Martinez KO/TKO Kick 2 2:57 Win
2012-06-01 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale Chris Tickle U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Daron Cruickshank ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
13 2016-01-17 Paul Felder 1011 Loss -16 993
12 2015-07-25 James Krause 1012 Loss -17 1009
11 2015-03-14 Beneil Dariush 1042 Loss -16 1026
10 2014-12-12 KJ Noons 1029 Loss 0 1042
9 2014-10-04 Anthony Njokuani 1008 Win +15 1042
8 2014-07-26 Jorge Masvidal 1037 Loss -16 1027
7 2014-05-10 Erik Koch 1027 Win +21 1043
6 2014-01-25 Mike Rio 990 Win +20 1022
5 2013-11-09 Adriano Martins 1000 Loss -17 1002
4 2013-07-27 Yves Edwards 1075 Win 0 1019
3 2013-03-16 John Makdessi 1019 Loss -17 1019
2 2012-12-08 Henry Martinez 1000 Win +20 1036
1 2012-06-01 Chris Tickle 1000 Win +16 1016

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