Dominick Cruz vs Urijah Faber — Fight recap

Dominick Cruz defeated Urijah Faber by unanimous decision over five rounds on June 4, 2016, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Cruz's superior volume and accuracy defined the bout, landing 87 significant strikes at 33% accuracy compared to Faber's 34 significant strikes at just 21% efficiency.

The former bantamweight champion controlled the fight through superior footwork and movement, securing three takedowns while maintaining 3:24 of control time against Faber's negligible 0:10. Cruz also registered a knockdown in the decisive performance, combining his striking output with effective grappling to sweep the scorecards.

The victory marked a statement win in their rivalry and solidified Cruz's position atop the 135-pound division.