Dominick Cruz: Career Retrospective
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Күн бұрынFormer bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz helped bring the division to prominence as WEC fighters joined the roster in 2011, and his rivalry with Urijah Faber was at the center of it.
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@mopiking4411 3 жыл бұрын
'Today I got a little Faber in my style.' To speak so highly of a rival you once fought and hated is just so touching to me. Dominick is a great man. I hope he come back tonight.
@jarnold1789 3 жыл бұрын
The man is a thinker for sure. Clearly very intelligent
@joshL28 3 жыл бұрын
@@jarnold1789 Yes, Cruz has one of the highest fight IQs in the fight game. Which is why it is funny af when he said on live TV that he think Conor is trying to tire out Khabib, when really the latter was just MAULING. You wouldn't expect such a stupid take from Cruz of all people.
@jarnold1789 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshL28 Haha yeah man I agree. Put me on the broadcast with a mic and I’d have a lot of questionable takes lol so I gotta cut him some slack on that one
@tacotacotington3638 3 жыл бұрын
The Cruz vs Faber rivalry was one of the best.
@azraelfaust487 3 жыл бұрын
@@joshL28 that was years ago and yeah it was a bad take, let's let it go, yeah khabib tired himself out in round 2 and has to lessen his pace in round 3 but it wasn't conor's choice, so cruz was 50% correct
@bhuvaneshchoudhary9093 3 жыл бұрын
If Cruz had not been injured he would be one of the pound for pound fighters of all time. It is pretty disrespectful that a main card guy has been on so many prelim cards recently.
@mamamymammasaidthat6764 3 жыл бұрын
@Ouchwitz Cookie Factory you're right makes the rankings look weak though when you got sean o malley and paiva on the main
@fukitall80 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah if only he had trained smarter he'd still have knees and its not any more disrespectful than accusing a referee of smelling like alcohol just because you got kneed square in the face.
@rejachemno 3 жыл бұрын
@@fukitall80 You probably would've quit after tearing one ACL
@alf555666 3 жыл бұрын
@Ouchwitz Cookie Factory can't agree with that jab at his personality
@donaldduck2756 3 жыл бұрын
@Ouchwitz Cookie Factory well duh, you said it today WWE no one watches that. AEW Is far better and I haven't watched wrestling since 2012 that's close to ten years ago. PUT Cruz in the Attitude era with comebacks he has yea he would. Shows the quality you like watching 🤦🏻♂️ I'm guessing you'll probably say that Covington wouldn't be good on “WWE” please get outta here with that Parody “Entertainment”
@extremelucky1 3 жыл бұрын
This man's power of mind has helped him accomplish everything he has. It all starts in the mind. A great example to follow
@sherifnabil9663 3 жыл бұрын
Right. “He’s trying to gas Khabib out with his face”. Very powerful mind. 🤡
@adamkhan5932 3 жыл бұрын
@@sherifnabil9663 you should say some of your own words one day pal. Called independent thinking
@realconfigs 3 жыл бұрын
But at the same time dude can't handle a loss. Blames the ref for losing lmfao the irony
@extremelucky1 3 жыл бұрын
@@realconfigs when you train for months and invest money, time, blood, sweat, and think that you were robbed of even the slightest possibility of staying in the fight, it stings.
@RonniePTexan 3 жыл бұрын
@@sherifnabil9663 You Khasuals all remember that and take it personally don't you? It was a stupid throwaway line from years ago. Get over it.
@benjaminjonas9701 3 жыл бұрын
This man has mastered the Art of War both in and outside the cage. Absolute legend!
@smoothshot9562 3 жыл бұрын
Shame he can't back it up anymore
@conarykao 3 жыл бұрын
@@smoothshot9562 He won his last fight lmfao
@rungeon83 3 жыл бұрын
DC RAPED him when talking about Cruz being a terrible friend and unprofessional all true (and not my view but anyone who has morals)
@benjaminjonas9701 3 жыл бұрын
@@rungeon83 you wrestlers always try and make what's so boring about your sport sound exciting. DC doesn't "rape" - he grabs dudes balls or tries to sniff their crotches before laying on top of them. Most UFC viewers likely shared the same sentiment about DC's commentary prior to this, Dominic just vocalized what everyone else was thinking. His bias is clear, and his commentary is dry
@LordOfJazz 3 жыл бұрын
For him to say that he has a little Faber in his fight style just goes to show that Dom is actually a humble man as well as a fighting legend. Love him or hate him, you have to respect him.
@Blinkz 3 жыл бұрын
👌
@-FEEW 3 жыл бұрын
Disagree. Dominic is Arrogant, selfish and egocentric. I respect and like him while in the cage, but outside of it, not an ounce.
@vikingsfan2218 3 жыл бұрын
Dom is a lot of things. Humble is not one of them. I would say he's just being honest more than humble
@LordOfJazz 3 жыл бұрын
@@-FEEW All of that is an act. How can someone so arrogant, selfish and egocentric compliment the biggest rival in their career like he did to Faber?
@rubal1648 3 жыл бұрын
That's the 1st thing, Respect.
@whitewolfstudios4727 3 жыл бұрын
The more I got to know about Dominick, the more I respected and got to like him as a human being. I truly wish the best for you Dom, and hope to see you one day hold the belt again.
@deankelly5760 3 жыл бұрын
One of the most unique fighters ever and what an animal!!!
@canes9894 3 жыл бұрын
Cejudos gameplan of feints really showed the holes in Cruz’ game. Still the BW 🐐 nonetheless!
@kingkaywicked6698 3 жыл бұрын
Prime cruz makes it a 5 round war if not beat Henry.
@mikebarratt4802 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz has never finished a title fight opponent😂
@deankelly5760 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikebarratt4802 I never claimed he did
@mikebarratt4802 3 жыл бұрын
@@deankelly5760 just the way you said it in fact I don't think he has ever finished an opponent inside the octagon he's more of a dancer winning points.
@tsurutajumbo 3 жыл бұрын
Dominic Cruz is one of the toughest fighters mentally and physically. He's got this iron will, he's an exapmle to live by
@ln3041 3 жыл бұрын
Aquarius. Same as Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jordan, Stephen Schwarzman, Oprah Winfrey.
@BigSho0ter 3 жыл бұрын
@@ln3041 he’s an aquarium?!
@ln3041 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigSho0ter Same as you horse of troy? 🧐
@brethren111 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigSho0ter sitcho ass in an aquarium playa ts ts ts ts 🤛 🤜 👊 🤜
@jacobpaulson23 3 жыл бұрын
@@ln3041 What does his zodiac sign have to do with anything?
@noteimporta2880 3 жыл бұрын
First man to beat Demetrius Johnson at the peak of both of their careers
@sosamontana2909 3 жыл бұрын
Henry cejudo has entered the chat.....
@humanactivated1017 3 жыл бұрын
@@sosamontana2909 Cejudo and Cruz and Johnson are some jf the greatest steroid users of all time
@athulfgeirsson 3 жыл бұрын
that wasn't the peak of DJs career at all
@williamwilliams3690 3 жыл бұрын
DJ wasn’t even training full time then. He had a day job
@athulfgeirsson 3 жыл бұрын
@@williamwilliams3690 yup
@MTBJJ2001 2 жыл бұрын
Holy damn, The face cruz makes when he stares down against faber for the second time, it’s a mix of digits, focus and confidence. Scariest dom cruz
@datmatthiasnguyen174 3 жыл бұрын
Dominick Cruz is the character you get, if you put all your attribute points into intelligence and dexterity. Hes one of my favorite fighters, so unique. I really don't understand why he isn't on the main card.
@isaacwillis725 3 жыл бұрын
Man the honesty and details he gives here just really show what fighters go through! They are all talk as if everything is perfect leading up to fights but this shows the actual psychology involved in fighting before the fight. Individual sports are even more so than team sports because there’s no one else in there to lean on. That admission of where he was after the third knee blow out and then to see him get the belt is the stuff of legend worthy of a movie and documentary one day! They better put him in the hall of fame
@droppa57kgx24 3 жыл бұрын
He will be. He’s one of the greatest bantamweights of all time. Two time UFC bantamweight champion.
@rubal1648 3 жыл бұрын
@@droppa57kgx24 Indeed
@dadadellicious2024 3 жыл бұрын
🍻
@Give_Me_Rent 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz lowkey giving faber props was so wholesome. He truly respects him as a fighter.
@In-decay 3 жыл бұрын
And you did it Dominick!! In impressive fashion none the less. Bantamweight 🐐
@carsonllorente481 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz will always be a legend 👍
@mosleydon6405 3 жыл бұрын
Just like Keith Peterson will always smell like alcohol and cigarettes 👍
@0800149 3 жыл бұрын
cruz legacy will be that of excuse maker, blamer, bad sportsman and horrible commentator : /
@aasemahsan 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz vs Faber is such a legendary rivalry 🔥
@JJPsyc 3 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget the first time I saw Dominick Cruz fight, pre UFC, and was blown away by his unique style.
@fmcginnis08 2 жыл бұрын
He said we would see the vintage Dom vs Pedro, and that’s what he delivered. Legendary fighter still doing it at the top of the division.
@boombooga 3 жыл бұрын
His style of fighting is so exciting, he is a swarmer and a mover. The Greatest bantamweight champ
@AWCTB 3 жыл бұрын
This mans persistence and resilience is amazing.
@killamaniac57 3 жыл бұрын
I love listening to Dom talk. He has a way with words. It's almost calming in sense lol *LEGEND.*
@xavierdaniels9023 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz was the first fighter that I seen that seemed untouchable. He had such a well rounded skill set. The best at 135 lbs ever
@robertshaefer7760 2 жыл бұрын
How about the first Faber fight? Or his destruction at the hands of Cody Garbrandt? Or his latest failure at the foot of Vera??? Not so untouchable..... Just look at his NOSE!!!!
@lovenlightman 3 жыл бұрын
He,said that ,Thanks to his hard Injurys ,being a lone fighting so hard to come back , He understod that wining was not every thing. That is a smart person in my opinion.
@rajm.5819 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz gave the best fights in UFC history. Just a pleasure to watch.
@tannercase9980 3 жыл бұрын
To this day I have not seen a style more interesting to watch then Cruz. TJ has taken alot of Doms style and made it his own, but Doms footwork is second to none. Very unorthodox movement that is off beat. The road has been rough with injuries I'm just glad we get to see that footwork again tonight. 🙏Wish him the best! Always will be in my top 5 mma fighters.
@FieldTripChaperone 3 жыл бұрын
Having a true competitor is the best way to develop. It always allowed me to get better and better. It’s good to see someone give credit where credit is due. I want to see him fight Aldo. That would be an incredible bout
@infiniteaaron 3 жыл бұрын
It was a GREAT fight!! Glad Cruz got the bonus for it.
@TheYotuberZ 3 жыл бұрын
My Favourite MMA Fighter of All Time! He is the reason why I even watched the UFC!
@Eagles.Will.Win.Super.Bowl.59 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully Dominic can stay healthy for the rest of his fighting career.
@CarlsonTucker1 3 жыл бұрын
Put a fork in him
@Oggre 3 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend ! Always a pleasure to watch him fight !
@theunusualdispenser9474 3 жыл бұрын
True bantamweight goat
@basedkaiser5352 3 жыл бұрын
This guy basically created his own style because it is so unorthodox. His style is so unique, his body couldn’t keep up. One of the best fighters in the UFC.
@leatheryfoot6354 3 жыл бұрын
I've always been more of a Faber Guy than a Cruz Guy, but you cannot deny this man his greatness.
@FLBoyCanScrap 3 жыл бұрын
Ill never forget being only a few rows away from Dom walking out of my side's octagon gate holding the belt overhead and posing for the crowd after beating TJ.
@postmanvi 3 жыл бұрын
sitting here with a torn acl right now. shit made me tear up. respect
@elijahone840 3 жыл бұрын
Worst feeling man..hope you recover brother
@kingopp2255 3 жыл бұрын
Hope u get better 4nems
@pabloenrikay 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz a legend regardless of how you feel about him… 🤷🏽 One of the most unique fighters ever.
@theboogeyman9813 3 жыл бұрын
Best footwork in the game.
@jesusislord7021 3 жыл бұрын
My jaw is still on the floor from his performance against TJ 😏
@shikatsuwu 3 жыл бұрын
"So your gonna see the vintage me" and we did!!!!
@techfall1142 3 жыл бұрын
There needs to be a full documentary on his career.
@Dreamcatcher-pn5re 3 жыл бұрын
Dominic type of a guy, who was unbeaten in his prime, except injures beat him. That so sad
@markhunt9643 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't even say his injuries beat him, coming back after multiple career altering injuries and reclaiming the belt against TJ is no small feat.
@spa2damax 3 жыл бұрын
yeah if you watch Cruz in his fights with his feet and ankles super taped up he is not in his best condition at all. Still fought at the highest levels and took Garbrandt's best ever performance to dethrone him.
@troller3155 3 жыл бұрын
He has always been light years ahead of everyone in his movement and I have yet to see someone come close to comparing.
@rungeon83 3 жыл бұрын
Until Cody made him look like a newb
@unkownboi67is_unavailable62 3 жыл бұрын
@@rungeon83 cody been looking back to back like a newb though..
@unkownboi67is_unavailable62 3 жыл бұрын
Sandhagen has very similair movement tbf very similair usage of lenght footwork etc.
@bosstheory9873 3 жыл бұрын
@@rungeon83 I don't believe Cody was clean that fight. I could be wrong though
@elijahone840 3 жыл бұрын
Will forever be my favorite fighter!!!
@christiancastro5746 3 жыл бұрын
And vintage Cruz we saw last Saturday
@craig7021 3 жыл бұрын
"Holy shit I booked a fight and, I'm fat" - Dominick Cruz
@danaltamirano2546 3 жыл бұрын
And he showed us that he still has it. BW goat right here.
@elviejofrank 3 жыл бұрын
I was a Cruz Hater, because of his trash talk with Faber, but now I admire him. He’s a legend imo!
@moreblack 3 жыл бұрын
The madlad did it.
@jdsrcs8061 3 жыл бұрын
The best line ever was Cruz told Faber "The only time you beat me is in a short contest!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Freaking fire right there!!!
@kennymichaelalanya7134 3 жыл бұрын
I wish he never suffered any injuries. He would've had a long winning streak😔
@thomasmarked2233 3 жыл бұрын
Love Dom , an all time great and a Legend...👊🙏💯
@luisr1223 3 жыл бұрын
Dom definitely gets respect but I still remember when cody garbrandt picked him apart, it was a masterclass
@keyrone77 3 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable human being, both physically and mentally, pure legend
@RickSixPodcast 3 жыл бұрын
The injuries eventually caught up to Cruz and they didn’t at a younger age, he definitely not the same fighter he once was but for him to make adjustments in his style due to the UFC evolving shows how much of a mature fighter he is. 2014-2016 Dom finishes Kenny and probably has a 3 round master class vs Munoz.
@TvrkishOutlaw 3 жыл бұрын
So Fckn proud of Dom! Dude the 🐐
@angelrosales6455 3 жыл бұрын
FROM SAN DIEGO PADRE HELL YEA BABY 💯👊🏼🇲🇽
@mmafyasco 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best minds of sport Cruz is. Inside and outside the cage!
@BOTTENEGAMING 3 жыл бұрын
True legend and unique style, love you Dom
@musiclibrary4302 3 жыл бұрын
At the time his era, Cruz is one of the best guy in the planet. Even his style so akward for me, but this guy is legit. I hope he still can fight for title one day.
@NewDesignVinylGraphics 3 жыл бұрын
I actually love that hes on the prelims, great free fights tonight!
@CompleteProducer84 3 жыл бұрын
That Mizugaki finish is a top 10 UFC moment ever IMO
@brandonsantoso 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for Dom’s fight tonight. One of the most unique and exciting fighters to ever grace the octagon.
@nilesrodriguez4343 3 жыл бұрын
Fooking living legend. Would love to see Aldo vs Cruz one day
@isaiahflanagan2525 3 жыл бұрын
Legends fight for sure
@Riffs4U 3 жыл бұрын
Dominick is the goat! I really wish him well and want to see him fight more!
@EricTorres713 3 жыл бұрын
💪🏼great backstory. Way to overcome adversity, Dom
@videoschistosos7077 3 жыл бұрын
The dominator is a bosssss
@hadiablo5009 3 жыл бұрын
Dominick is really lovely man ♥️💪🏼🥊
@yojordon6401 3 жыл бұрын
I was such a Faber fan still am but man they had good fights it was like a movie I love them both.
@BuddysDIY 3 жыл бұрын
And boy did we did vintage Cruz mess up a game Pedro Munoz. He looked as good as ever
@sunerachandupa1281 3 жыл бұрын
Petr yan is probably gonna pass it. But right now cruz is the bantamweight goat to me.
@theunusualdispenser9474 3 жыл бұрын
who has pjotr passed to even begin this conversation? Old aldo and faber, sandhagen.
@sunerachandupa1281 3 жыл бұрын
@@theunusualdispenser9474 did u see what "old aldo" did to "young rob" last week.
@theunusualdispenser9474 3 жыл бұрын
@@sunerachandupa1281 Yes I did and don’t take my words in the wrong way. King of Rio is one of my favorite fighters especially now because he is on a fight streak despite being out of his prime i.e old.
@theunusualdispenser9474 3 жыл бұрын
@Seriedade XD Exactly
@absent72 3 жыл бұрын
@Seriedade XD Sanhagen was a huge test, and he passed it with flying colors. Aljo was a big test as well, and Yan was taking over that fight pretty easily. Aldo is no joke of a fight either. This hating has to stop. Yan is looking unbeatable right now. Dom is the GOAT still but Yan has the potential to surpass him
@DaveTheDopeFiend 3 жыл бұрын
When Michael Jordan said that he took it personally, Dominick Cruz took THAT personally.
@DavidVega-tc8hi 3 жыл бұрын
I already have Cruz in my top 10 all time just skill wise he was and is phenomenal if the guy can win the belt for a 3rd time bruh no doubt top 6 all time that would mean he was champion for 3 different generations of talent which is unheard of I do think if he was never injured he would have had a case for all time ever
@ryan3390 3 жыл бұрын
Hope he can win this fight, put it all back together and make another run to the title before he retires
@Maartun 3 жыл бұрын
O’Malley would destroy this bum
@mrbackzpace 3 жыл бұрын
What an inspiring story. Champ for life!
@jesseg94 3 жыл бұрын
Yes please bring back WEC Cruz
@canadiantokerEH 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t wait all week for this card
@iocsparkfire00 2 жыл бұрын
What a champion fighter
@ufchighlights1 3 жыл бұрын
You gotta love Dominic Cruz.
@franciscofeest6691 3 жыл бұрын
Dominick Cruz is my favorite fighter
@Red_AIert 3 жыл бұрын
Sauced Dom was a different animal. I can only imagine if he wasn’t plagued with all those injuries. Dude might be arrogant but he can scap. 👊🏽
@mugen9499 3 жыл бұрын
Still my favorite fighter always
@Wafi9k 2 жыл бұрын
The ufc bantamweight goat
@CBFW_KO 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite athletes of all time
@julianmarx2002 3 жыл бұрын
By far the best fighter in UFC history to have his fullest potential robbed by injury (well wait, Cain as well I guess), and still he's arguably top 10 of all time; the Derrick Rose of MMA.
@V.ROY... 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest bantamweight of all time no cap
@Seek_Solitude 3 жыл бұрын
The greatest*
@armanx2 2 жыл бұрын
What a legend this man is.
@greplink 3 жыл бұрын
What an absolute legend
@FLBoyCanScrap 3 жыл бұрын
Literally spent HALF (9 Years) of his career injured, no exaggeration, and is still the GOAT BW. That is such a crazy stat.
@theemperor4901 3 жыл бұрын
LEGEND ONE OF THE BEST.
@akshitkathait7955 3 жыл бұрын
Man it's really tough to wait for these fights. I hope the card starts rn
@terracottagypsy597 3 жыл бұрын
Bro UFC fighters are the realest like in use my knees as excuses
@MikeJay-on5tt 3 жыл бұрын
Cruz style and movement is insane like talk about styles makes fights lol.
@devonjones5200 3 жыл бұрын
Goat bantamweight
@Shá_doe 3 жыл бұрын
This man a legend, and still.
@StevenHuynh3D 3 жыл бұрын
Dominick still reminds me of that kid thats still angry at the world and his chip on his shoulder will never go away. Maybe he'll get wiser, but this dude never backs down from conflict and resolution.
@Randomones27 3 жыл бұрын
Legend!!!
@MB-sh3dz 3 жыл бұрын
Goat
@gamebredbigo8633 2 жыл бұрын
TJ's story has nothing on this dude Dom is the true bantamweight goat it'll be a sad day when he retires for good I don't think there will ever be another fighter like him
@DW-rs1pr 3 жыл бұрын
But cruz is a legend at commentary and as a fighter
@matthewneville8158 3 жыл бұрын
The goat 🐐
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