Got UFC?: UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz

Dominick "The Dominator" Cruz

Dominick Cruz is the current WEC bantamweight champion. A rematch against Urijah Faber took place at UFC 132, made his first defense of UFC Bantamweight title. It was very close fight, he defeated Faber with unanimous decision and retained his championship and avenge the only loss on his record. Cruz also defeated Demetrious Johnson with unanimous decision at UFC on Versus 6, made his second UFC title defense. He used his awkward striking style to win the title from Brian Bowles.

Dominick is well known for his awkward striking style

He was also a former WEC champion before coming to UFC

Dominick smiles at post fight interview
after the last title defense against
Demetrious Johnson

He successfully defended his belt against top
contender Faber and Johnson

Name	Dominick Cruz
Nick Name	The Dominator
Record	19 - 1 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
Wins	6 (T)KOs ( 31.58 %) 1 Submissions ( 5.26 %) 11 Decisions ( 57.89 %) 1 Other ( 5.26 %)
Losses	1 Submissions ( 100 %)
Association	Alliance MMA
Height	5'8" (173cm)
Weight	134lbs (61kg)
Birth Date	1985-09-03
Age	26
City	San Diego, California
Country	United States

Result	Opponent	Method	Event Title	Data	Round	Time
Win	Demetrious Johnson	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC Live 6 - Cruz vs. Johnson	10/1/2011	5	5:00
Win	Urijah Faber	Decision (Unanimous)	UFC 132 - Cruz vs. Faber 2	7/2/2011	5	5:00
Win	Scott Jorgensen	Decision (Unanimous)	WEC 53 - Henderson vs. Pettis	12/16/2010	5	5:00
Win	Joseph Benavidez	Decision (Split)	WEC 50 - Cruz vs. Benavidez 2	8/18/2010	5	5:00
Win	Brian Bowles	TKO (Doctor Stoppage)	WEC 47 - Bowles vs. Cruz	3/6/2010	2	5:00
Win	Joseph Benavidez	Decision (Unanimous)	WEC 42 - Torres vs. Bowles	8/9/2009	3	5:00
Win	Ivan Lopez	Technical Decision (Unanimous)	WEC 40 - Torres vs. Mizugaki	4/5/2009	3	3:24
Win	Ian McCall	Decision (Unanimous)	WEC 38 - Varner vs. Cerrone	1/25/2009	3	5:00
Win	Charlie Valencia	Decision (Unanimous)	WEC 34 - Sacramento	6/1/2008	3	5:00
Win	Kenneth Aimes	KO (Punches)	TC 27 - Total Combat 27	3/22/2008	1	N/A
Loss	Urijah Faber	Submission (Guillotine Choke)	WEC 26 - Las Vegas	3/24/2007	1	1:38
Win	Shad Smith	Decision (Unanimous)	TC 18 - Nightmare	11/4/2006	3	5:00
Win	Juan Miranda	Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)	TC 16 - Annihilation	9/9/2006	1	4:00
Win	Dave Hisquierdo	Decision (Split)	TC 15 - Total Combat 15	7/15/2006	3	5:00
Win	Michael Barney	TKO (Punches)	RITC 79 - The Rage Returns	2/24/2006	1	2:45
Win	Nick Hedrick	Decision (Unanimous)	RITC 75 - Friday Night Fights	9/30/2005	3	3:00
Win	Josh Donahue	TKO (Punches)	RITC 74 - In Your Face	9/10/2005	2	1:09
Win	Tom Schwager	TKO (Punches)	RITC 73 - Arizona vs Nevada	8/6/2005	1	0:56
Win	Rosco McClellan	TKO (Punches)	RITC 70 - Rage in the Cage 70	6/11/2005	2	1:26
Win	Eddie Castro	Decision (Split)	RITC 67 - Back to the Dodge	1/29/2005	3	3:00