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Dominick Cruz 


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Born: CA, USA
Fighting Out Of: San Diego, California
Age: 25
Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight: 135 lbs. (61 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 16-1-0
Strengths: Conditioning and Punching Power
Languages Spoken: English


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Dominick Cruz WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Win Joseph Benavidez Split Decision WEC: CRUZ vs. BENAVIDEZ Aug-18-2010 5 5:00
Win Brian Bowles TKO Stoppage (Referee) WEC®: BOWLES vs. CRUZ Mar-6-2010 2 5:00
Win Joseph Benavidez Unanimous Decision WEC® TORRES vs BOWLES Aug-9-2009 3 5:00
Win Ivan Lopez Unanimous Decision WEC® Torres vs Mizugaki Apr-5-2009 3 3:24
Win Ian McCall Unanimous Decision WEC® Varner vs Cerrone Jan-25-2009 3 5:00
Win Charlie Valencia Unanimous Decision WEC® Live On Versus 6/1 Jun-1-2008 3 5:00
Loss Urijah Faber Submission (Other) WEC®: Condit vs Allessio Mar-24-2007 1 1:38


Fighter Biography

Thoughts on opponent, Joseph Benavidez? I’m excited to fight Joe Benavidez for my first title defense.

Training: A typical day of training is 2-3 workouts a day 5 days of the week, 1 practice on Sat. and Sunday is my one day off.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I wrestled my whole life and I wanted to continue to compete.
 
What ranks and titles have you held? WEC bantamweight champion.Total Combat 145 & 155 lb champion. Number 1 ranked ROTC fighter.
 
Do you have any heroes? My mom
 
What is your favorite technique? Uppercut
 
What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? Beginning of a wonderful career. I am here to stay.
 
What was your job before you started fighting? Customer service rep
 
Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)?  Probably my win over Charlie Valencia at WEC because he is known as a tough opponent and it was my first win in the WEC.
 
What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome)?  Dave Hisquierdo at Total Combat. The fight went three rounds and I ended up winning a split decision, but it was a tough fight. I wasn’t as versatile then as I am now and I took a beating but still took home the W.
 
 
Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level (what sport, where, how long)?  Not at the college or pro level, but I wrestled in High School.
 
 
Who were your training partners for this fight?  My training partners have been Danny Martinez, Nick “Ghost” Garcia, Rolando Perez, Joel Tudor, and some guys from the ASU wrestling team.
 
Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? What I did differently is up my cardio and combination output, and make adjustments in my BJJ/wrestling, and always kickboxing.
 
 
What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight?  Other than winning for motivation, I'm using my competitive spirit to prove I'm the best in the world, and the urge to make a life for myself in the future! My life depends on what I do with my fighting career.
 
What is your favorite thing about this sport? Being able to influence others positively.
 
How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? Until my body refuses fighting anymore.