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.
| 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 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 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.
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.
Dominick Cruz has a net worth of approximately $2 million.
Dominick Cruz is 40 years old.
Dominick Cruz was born on the 9th of March, 1985.
Dominick Cruz was born in San Diego, California.
Dominick Cruz’s parents are Rojelio Cruz and Suzette Howe.
Dominick Cruz’s MMA record is 24 wins and 4 losses.
Dominick Cruz made his MMA debut on the 29th of January, 2005.
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