Photo: James K. McCann / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Dominick Cruz is, to me, one of mixed martial arts' true originals. The inaugural and two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion, and the last WEC Bantamweight king, he fought with footwork so unorthodox it looked closer to dance than combat, a style nobody has truly copied. What I respect most is the comeback arc, repeatedly derailed by serious injuries yet clawing his way back to the belt. That refusal to stay down is the real measure of a champion. In retirement he became one of the sharpest analysts in the booth, proof that the cerebral fighter never stopped studying the game. Total respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dominick Cruz
- Name (Japanese)
- ドミニク・クルーズ
- Reading
- どみにく・くるーず
- Born
- March 9, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 68 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / sports analyst
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Flowing Wells High School
- University
- Pima Community College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dominick Cruz born?
Born March 9, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Dominick Cruz from?
Dominick Cruz is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Dominick Cruz do?
Dominick Cruz works as mixed martial arts fighter, sports analyst.
How tall is Dominick Cruz?
Dominick Cruz is 68 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.