Dominick Cruz is the former 2-time Bantamweight champion, and here is everything you should know about him, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. You can read about the 50 richest UFC fighters here.

Dominick Cruz facts

Birth Place	San Diego, California
Father’s Name	Rojelio Cruz
Mother’s Name	Suzette Howe
Star Sign	Pisces
Net Worth	$2
Last Fight Earnings	$175,000
Age	40
Date of Birth	March 9, 1985
Education	Cooper Union School of Art
Nationality	American
MMA Debut	January 29, 2005
MMA Record	24-4
Divisions	Lightweight/Featherweight/Bantamweight
Achievements	2x UFC Bantamweight Champion
Partner	None; Ex- Kenda Perez
Children	None
Endorsements	Monster Energy, Athlete Speakers
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter

Dominick Cruz is considered to be one of the best UFC fighters. The former two-time bantamweight champion has been a part of the promotion since 2011; 2007 if WEC is included, since it was a part of the UFC before it became defunct.

Last Updated: 13-08-2022

Dominick Cruz Net Worth and Payouts

Dominick Cruz has a net worth of approximately $2 million, thanks to his MMA career – both as a fighter and analyst.

His biggest payday was against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. Despite losing the match, Cruz made $440,000 that night.

On debut, July 2011, Cruz pocketed $115,000 against Urijah Faber. In 2022, he lost against Marlon Vera and earned $175,000 as a prize amount.

Dominick Cruz MMA Career and UFC Record

Dominick Cruz made his MMA debut on the 29th of January, 2005 in a promotion called Rage in the Cage.

He was at the top of his game that year, and by the end of 2006, he was 9-0 up in his MMA career.

Following his success in promotions like Rage in the Cage and Total Combat, Cruz signed up with World Extreme Cagefighting.

On his WEC debut, Cruz suffered his first loss – against Urijah Faber, via. submission.

He then went on a long unbeaten streak, while winning the WEC Bantamweight Championship and also making his UFC debut. Since WEC was a part of the UFC back then, he was also the UFC bantamweight champion when he made his promotional debut.

After defending his belt successfully against Demetrious Johnson in October 2011, Cruz vacated his title and went on a three-year hiatus.

He made a winning return on the 27th of September, 2014 with a Performance of the Night win over Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 178.

And, in the very next fight he reclaimed his UFC bantamweight belt with a win over TJ Dillashaw.

Cruz defended his belt once, against Urijah Faber, before losing it to Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207.

He once again went away from the sport for almost 4 years, and returned at UFC 249, and took on Henry Cejudo.

Cruz suffered a 2nd round TKO defeat against Cejudo, and since then fought once, beating Casey Kenney via. split decision at UFC 259.

Throughout his MMA career, Cruz has suffered from long bouts of injury hit inactivities several times.

Cruz’s MMA record stands at 24 wins and just 4 defeats.

Besides being a fighter, Cruz is also an MMA analyst and commentator. He is usual seen alongside Michael Bisping, Paul Felder during UFC Fight Nights.

He recently commentated at UFC 265 in the absence of Joe Rogan.

Dominick Cruz Family, Personal Life and Endorsements

The Dominator was born on the 9th of March, 1985. He was brought up by his single mother Suzette Howe. His father Rojelio Cruz left them when Cruz was a baby. Cruz has a younger brother Derek Cruz.

He started wrestling when he was only in the seventh grade.

Cruz was dating model Kenda Perez several years ago. But the pair broke up. He is currently single.

He endorses energy drinks brand Monster Energy and Athlete Speakers.

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