Dominick Cruz feels 'extreme sadness' after latest injury | Ariel Helwani's MMA Show

[@LabibYasir]

You can hear the pain in his voice 😔

[@humanbean1424]

Its because his heart is also fragile, 😔..

[@fcuk_x]

He needs to retire.

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😞😞😞😞😞

[@AXharoth]

injuries are not random ; there is message there

[@Ek0]

@Steve Jobs Hey, Tim Cook is fucking your shit up man.

[@Vorgaloth]

I was never much a fan but I met Dominick at Bellator (Chael vs Tito) which was shortly after his loss to Cody. We spoke for a couple minutes and concluded with me telling him how much I respected his talk at the post-fight press conference. He said, very sincerely; "Thank you, man. I appreciate that." We took a picture, shook hands and went back to our seats. Really glad to have met him. Respect.

[@racequad9]

That has to be the best post-fight speech I have ever heard come from a fighter that lost. If anyone ever feels the need to listen to an uplifting speech, that speech is it. And the last thing he said after he was asked why he wasn't sitting down was perfection.

[@JK-ky1ce]

Hespect ✊🏼

[@adlad3199]

Too many casuals in the comment section who only started watching MMA once Cody beat Cruz. Its a shame unfortunately. Dom is a legend of the sport coming back from injury after injury.

[@workeveryday8737]

Does it make you feel good to call others casual? I never understood this type of insult. Everyday there is a new fan coming into the sport.

[@Silverspy97]

@@workeveryday8737 It has nothing to do with how he feels. He's calling them casuals because there are a ton of "fans" that have no clue what his legacy is and what his struggle has been. They are the first to call him frail and weak and that he should retire...because they have no idea what this guy is made of both in heart and mind. Dismissing him because of his injury is exactly why they are casuals.

[@michaelmorris6986]

Call me a casual all you want, Dom is a good figher but he's no legend of the sport. Not trying to take anything away from him but its not like he was a super dominant champ. Theres a reason dillashaw called him the "decisionator" lmao

[@michaelmccay123]

@@michaelmorris6986 there was a stretch of time where he was at the top of the P4P list. I think his legacy is overrated by some but severely under appreciated by many.

[@oceanpacific3841]

@@michaelmorris6986 casual you weren't around when he dominated the wec , Cruz is goat at bantamweight

[@californialove5973]

Dom, I admire and respect you so much! You're a wonderful human being! I pray that you recover soon. We all Love you! God Bless. 🙏

[@c-bo8188]

Steve Jobs shut the fuck up already

[@joshuacortes2414]

Pulled the wool over your eyes

[@sokol3517]

what a wholesome account

[@Hslt95]

@Steve Jobs Dom once said stop copying and pasting

[@lxslgd7777]

Cruz is an inspiration! Stay humble ✊

[@marcxiong8332]

except he's hasn't been really humble at all.

[@fbellaann]

@@marcxiong8332 what you mean ?! To overcome to all what life have brought to him and keep going, that's not easy, ppl have fell for less, in my opinion he speaks being not cocky at all !

[@ALLDAYMMA3]

Damn, feel terrible for Cruz. Dude can not catch a break.

[@goodluck2522]

He better not catch one. He'd probably break from the weight of catching it. Get it? CRUZ BREAKS ALL THE TIME AND YOU SAID HE CAN'T CATCH A BREAK! LOL

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

Respect all the world to Dom. He's come back before, and I'm confident he can do it again. People need to stop placing their negative thoughts and limitations on others. Dom's smart. He'll retire when he's ready. "Exactly when you would quit at sports, is exactly when you would quit at life." 8:19

[@stephenmonash8245]

Ricardo... you call them negative thoughts.. Not at all.. it is about reality... the same way Chuck laddel should never fight again. We are not questioning his intelligence.. but rather showing we care. When you see someone falling apart before your eyes.. you hope that they at least consider another path.. rather than continue to implode. Sometimes... like Ortega .. the doctor retired him as he was too tough for his own good. Lastly, Dom said himself that there are other things he can do... just as Rogan advised Brendan Schaub ...There is life after the UFC. No one is forcing anyone to retire ... but we ought to be able to express our concerns for obvious reasons. And I am sure Dom has thought about it.. but framed it as a positive option. Choose your own path.. but listen to others along the way...nobody exists in a vacuum. We all need to weigh up the pros and cons of anything..and seek advice...it is called critical thinking. Your analyses that people are picking on him is not accurate .. .it is mere opinion.

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

@@stephenmonash8245 But Dominick Cruz is no where near Liddell as far retirement is concerned. Plus it may appear as if he's falling apart, but each time Dom has had a setback, his track record has proven that he can win his comeback fight. So I can see why someone would be concerned, but as I said, Dom is totally different. Dom would feel more regret not trying, than trying and failing

[@gravelgirls]

Dom's career has been plagued by injuries. I still consider him as one of MMA's top P4P Bantamweights of all time.

[@jayvitolo3444]

ITS A FACT BESIDES YOUR CONSIDERATION.EXCUSE CAPS PHONE NOT TONE?

[@Hslt95]

P4P doesn't go with Bantamweight in the same sentence if you know what i mean anyway i think Dom is the greatest bantamweight of all time

[@1994Trill]

Lol p4p bantamweight makes ZERO sense 😅

[@ChessJourneyman]

Hahaha - top bw? That division has barely had a few champions...Cruz, Barao (interim), TJ, Cody... I think he's the most cerebral fighter in mma - but for p4p he'd need to fight above his weight class as well.

[@Kenzoah]

Jason Kim and he is, that’s why he should retire, in my eyes and opinion he has nothing left to prove

[@mobi259]

Mad respect for Cruz for the honesty

[@kee7678]

Dom Cruz is LEGEND, the most inspirational guy in the UFC! Anybody who thinks he's done is exactly the type of guy he's fighting against being during this challenging time for him. #badass

[@1994paulsloan]

It's insane to think cruz is less than a year older than dillashaw

[@ashleyjason5608]

Yes but he was fighting professionally at a much earlier age.

[@joshpaul6417]

@@ashleyjason5608 true the milage makes a difference

[@redtower8800]

He makes it seem like he was fighting and dominating forever thats why

[@joshpaul6417]

@@redtower8800 hes been fighting since 20 at WEC and hes was undefeated for 10 years .. pretty good in my opinion

[@redtower8800]

@@joshpaul6417 pretty good but not the greatest of all time.. Or any time. And i answered the guy above didnt say anything about how good he is.

[@Enigma_408]

Cruz is smart as hell

[@shubkaran7549]

Theres a reason why hes the sports leading analyst and commentator

[@goodluck2522]

@@shubkaran7549 is he?

[@joshuacortes2414]

So smart he said Connor was letting Khabib ground and pound him to wear him out lmao

[@JK-ky1ce]

Champagne Papi , that was retarded lol. But overall, Cruz is a smart man. He’s a well spoken man. Wish I can speak like him :)

[@cookiecutter5162]

@@JK-ky1ce "Wish I can speak like him" ... you got some work to do lol.

[@Escorpio123PS]

7:18-Life is not different than fighting, which is why I love fighting so much. Mad love and respect to Cruz. I pray for him to heal up. 🙏

[@supersammie2007]

Stay strong, Dom! All of your fans are behind you.

[@KingKeNNySlay]

Thank you for sharing your championship mindset Mr. Cruz!

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

Cruz has always been a champion in my eyes with or without the belt!

[@mober111]

Injuries been really whipping cruz ass, it'sbeen unanimous no doubt, got to feel for him...Inury sees tony ferguson and freakin turns in the other direction.

[@tubadude07]

Except when it's a cord lol

[@HipHopAn0n]

He should hook up with TFerg and do whatever he did to recover from that knee surgery

[@qesajs]

Tony Ferguson's the type of guy to elbow his injures so he can recover from them

[@sariahreigns3666]

maybe its karmic payback for how much he ran his mouth throughout his career.

[@johnnysuaveryanschannelfor696]

Hahaha

[@Tbone1492]

Dom is up there with Tom Cruz! He really is the GOAT 🐐

[@jayvitolo3444]

Is that a real comment?Tom Cruz is a Midget Napoleon complex wimp who plays action heroes on Tv shows?

[@sarawinter8478]

@@jayvitolo3444 You sound jealous AF of Tom Lol he hurt your feelings with all his good movies or the Women he had or something! 😅

[@jayvitolo3444]

DOM TRULY INSPIRING AND TRULY A LEGEND FUCKING AWESOME INTERVIEW DOM!

[@c-bo8188]

Jay Vitolo holeh shut the fuck up ya sound juvenile go to bed man mom might get mad at you sheesh

[@UserName-ii1ce]

That scientology footwork

[@markstackhouse9844]

Best interview I ever heard thank you Dominick Cruz your a true warrior and great role model and a true example what a fighter figure/ person is just you taking the time out your day spent over a half hour having a heart to heart with us fan's being yourself not like everyone else with this wanna be "McGregor ego" going around. Get well soon champ we need you back out there n take your belt back from that dork TJ dillashaw

[@dorjeearieh3245]

Why are we even debating that Dominick Cruz is the greatest bantamweight of all time in UFC? Apart from his last fight where he got beaten on the night by Cody Garbrant, he literally smashed every single fighter that was put in front of him. Its a real pity these injuries have come at a bad time. Hope you recover soon and return in the Octagon ✊👍

[@joshsmith3036]

Wow Cruz is sooo powerful.... Amazing interview

[@cristiandelgadoofficial]

Ariel anytime you think about bringing Colby Queefington on, stop what you’re doing, and call Dominick Cruz instead.

[@usernotfound904]

Dom Cruz is a legend and a goat at bantamweight 💯 🐐 he is just injury prone unfortunately. He will be back, he is still young! only a year older than TJ!

[@Sagittariustoo]

Can't believe Dom said he missed Faber, wth ! Urijah should give Dom a call and wish him well. Never was a big fan of Dom but I wish him all the best. Hope he heals well and quickly !

[@doesntmatter4477]

Dom we love you brotha. It was great meeting you at the UFC Denver card last January and you were so cool and humble and had no problem having a conversation which was cool as a huge fan but the point is ur a great dude and everyone's journeys are different and progress is made in weird ways sometimes but it'll all be good for u! Keep ur head up champ

[@nizfe]

You're an inspiration Dom

[@Outlawz1971]

Derrick Rose of MMA

[@adamtchambers1979]

Cruz could also be one of the best coaches in the game. Already the greatest comeback in sports.

[@globemaster67]

Actually one of the most inspirational and emotionally intelligent interviews ever. That is a champion mindset.

[@kaytiephillips4918]

Love you Cruz. Simply amazing young man.

[@cedricknaissant3854]

What a mindset, this guy inspired me so much with his speach, i wish you a good and fast recovery Champ.

[@ehmt-19]

LOVE Doms mental fortitude. He's right, his analysis during fights is fucking amazing.

[@cuben654]

If I could give this a million likes I would

[@headcontrol8800]

And this is exactly why I love Dominick Cruz. His ability to reflect and understand himself is the same reason why he is a brilliant fighter. As he was speaking and teaching us about mindset I couldn't help but imagine his amazing footwork and angles and how through them he taught us so much about MMA. A truly amazing person.

[@benjaminvandenberg2845]

I always have Dom in my top 5 p4p list. How he changed the sport, he beat Dj Tj Faber and many more he is always a Legend of the sports

[@lawrencedurand7588]

Gotta give bigg bigg props to Cruz...keeps it real and the positive attitude he has will see him come back stronger..he is an elite fighter in mma...but also in life and the journey he is on..Nuff Respect..inspirational outlook bless.

[@GKJusticar55]

That's a soulful man right there

[@o8o6daniel]

That is one admirable and honorable man, you are a of the greatest Dominic Cruz, Mad respect.

[@juice9752]

Very inspirational. Mad respect Cruz. Very good lesson.

[@FIRSTTIMEPATIENT]

dominic is the real deal when it comes to being honest as fuck thru good times and bad times and it really helps people who have the woe is me mentality realize that they should keep trying and not give up on what they are trying to achieve

[@localHopeth]

So much wisdom packed into 33.5 mins, amazing...

[@HipHopAn0n]

Amazing interview. This is what MMA represents - we can all gain strength from watching the struggles of others, using it to encourage us with our own struggles.

[@aviduke]

I love listening to Cruz. A genuine motivational speaker. This and his post match interview after the Cody loss give great insight into Dom. He's an amazing human

[@boefit77]

The best ever dominic cruz!!!

[@jhjhjhjijjioo3838]

Dominick is such a wise man. I learnt so much by listening to his interviews, I ll pray for him to get back as soon as possible.

[@111Mfreeman]

holy shit i got emotional during this interview, what a legend. keep fighting champ, so many will take inspiration from your story, you will be back.

[@JackJacksonMMA]

Cruz really hit home.. everything good comes through pain..needed this Dom

[@stephenmonash8245]

Not everything

[@michaelwalker2508]

This guy is awesome. I had to save this one. Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear this.

[@mauriciolozano3780]

Trust the process and I respect your strength Dominick Cruz! Sending prayers! 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@NegativeGamer418]

Thank you Cruz for your words, your a very inspiring person and a very inspiring athlete. Hope you have a speedy recovery and a dominating return once again. 💪

[@vvp1229]

This was inspiring.fighting out of adversity!!! Best interview in some time. I'm a converted fan of Dom Cruz now

[@RideshareDaily]

Dominick is the man. Waaaayyy back in the day.... when his rivalry w/ Uriah was young (before their 2nd fight)... I didn't like Dom or connect w/ him as a WEC/UFC fighter. But... ever since his first major injury set back that robbed him of the belt for a time, I have followed his interviews and fight camps and commentating and fights, and I gotta say. I respect Dominick Cruz as one of the all-time greatest champions in the sport of MMA. #FoReal #RESPECT Over the years, seeing and hearing about his journey is a blessing. I relate to Dom on many levels, and love him as a champion. Honestly, I put him right up there w/ Anderson, GSP, Jon Jones, Demetrius Johnson, Alistair Overeem, DC, TJ, Stipe, Hendo, Fedor, Uriah, Max Halloway, and Rampage as one of my favorite fighters. What Dom has gone thru publicly in his sports career, I have gone thru on a much more private life level. So, I respect his champion mentality and faith to keep fighting everyday to move forward and overcome. #FightForward #Champion The belts never made Dominick a champion, clearly he is a champion with or without the belt.

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Block the Tony Joshua commenter from spamming.

[@ibeatmycatandmydog9322]

Pat L first I was like what does he mean and I scrolled down lol

[@davidguay181]

I'm almost positive he used to post on an account named "Tony Ferguson" he posts like 20 stolen top comments from other videos on new MMA videos that have just been posted to get a top comment. Super desperate for validation or some shit it's weird.

[@ismailmuhammad3522]

I really hope he can come back ....the man is a true warrior ...

[@MrAbelty]

Espn better sign this guy big

[@SuperAbrahamlopez]

I usually do not make any comments but this guy dominik cruz deserve a round and aplauso so positive good human being well spoken a true warrior a true mixed martial art good comentator as well this guy is a champ a hole package

[@zombar1982]

Wow, I needed to hear that! What a healthy and universal mentality. We all just gained from hearing that.

[@alen3499]

The unluckiest athlete of all time. So sad. He is a LEGEND.

[@jabronikiller517]

jon jones would beg to differ!

[@librarycard3748]

Not quite

[@Eric-lx8hp]

Hope he doesnt retire esp after that horrendous loss to Cody

[@nerddorkdiaries2351]

Did you even listen to this? you sound like Dana, and what's Dana? how would you describe Dana?

[@UserName-ii1ce]

@@jabronikiller517 Jon Jones isn't unlucky, he's just a very skilled cheater

[@que0179]

Dom’s cardio is so good it even shows when he speaks. He’s long winded as hell, Ariel couldn’t even speak. 😆

[@stephenmonash8245]

It is okay to listen Que

[@que0179]

Stephen Monash it was a joke if you ever heard of that. What he was speaking of was actually inspiring.

[@aidanfilms702]

Dom’s “support system” is obviously extremely crucial to himself for the mental side of his career. I wish him the best of luck.

[@fbellaann]

I relate with Dominic, my life have been tough ! This have been an interview to listen and learn !

[@Superman-yj1cj]

This interview is so inspirational love it !!!!

[@KR.24]

Ariel is a great listener.

[@nolde25]

Ill pray for u ! Hope u get better soon. What a legend u are. If people are defined by how life works against them u are a living hero almost godly.. u amaze the people

[@lewishurley5591]

Man this was so sad, praying Cruz can comeback and do what he does best.

[@cosmos2415]

A fIne interview, Cruz is a fantastic motivational speaker and a captivatating word smith. Top marks gentlemen! Bravo 👏👏👏

[@johnnysuaveryanschannelfor696]

Dom continues to amaze and inspire his true supporters.

[@saint698]

Cruz is great

[@zee687]

Thank you Dom, for sharing your thoughts and your pain, you are truly inspiring.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Wow! This WAS INCREDIBLE! Thank you, Dom! And Ariel! Dominick, you truly inspired me listening to this, this morning! Thank you! Let us know how your surgery goes! And this is why I llisten to these athlete interviews!!!!

[@Morkeskrig]

Dominick and Ariel, thank you.

[@joshuaking-lambert7540]

Thanks Dom, you are truly one of the best fighters of all time.

[@ronnieochero]

just incredible! the jewels he drops!

[@bmx1yamaha]

Dominick cruze is one of the toughest mentally in the whole ufc roster.he explains himself very well, and has a no excuse attitude, owns up to things he did wrong.and keeps pushing forward in life he is definitely someone to look up to in the ufc and in real life

[@leonardo1168]

Everything happens for a reason. Stay strong Cruz!

[@YairSassonArt]

I feel bad for him but I know he'll overcome this just like he did before. wish him the best!

[@julesk6380]

Man I feel for this guy such talent but his body just won’t take it anymore. Heart goes out to you Dom, just have to find your new normal

[@NoahCanFB]

Insightful conversation. Good stuff, Dom. Recover quickly.

[@Leo-ko6ze]

All the how to bounce back from failure to success material you need, listen to it every day!

[@ronnieochero]

Great mind and spirit! cant help but admire that in the midst of what hes facing.That puts him in position to beat it

[@crisyapp8992]

San Diego got your back Dom!! But head up brotha and keep keeping on & Much love from North County to you and alliance yo

[@DomTVdotTV]

I could use this single interview as advice for life for the rest of my days.

[@alihusssin4060]

i have always looked to dom for advise. 2 years ago i was strugglin w my social life and getting bad grades in uni but i managed to turn things around in my final year after watching a tribute videos made to him about his comeback vs tj in addition to listening to his jre podcast.

[@mauricioacuna127]

Dominick Cruz is the Goat at Bantamweight so Far and can still get the Belt back 👏👍☺

[@p0werl0ve]

a real piece of wisdom explained in context so we actually understand the point. without the context it's like telling your child "you must have good grades at school" - he or she doesn't understand what you mean and WHY is all this effort, all this sacrifice. very sad to hear about these news but it's truly amazing how Dominick reframed the situation, making it bigger than himself, about making an example and helping others. Inspirational. But the question arises is he not pushing his body beyond its limits. I have had severe health problems and what I learned is that I need to accept there are limitations to what my body can endure and if I am not listening there will be more severe consequences. Like 5 years later I can say that me listening and accepting was the wisest thing I have done maybe. I learned that "it's only in your head" is BS, because there are physical constraints. But as Cruz said, he is a man of his own judgment so I wish him a quick recovery (as if one year can be called quick) and I would be very happy to see him back in the ring in full health as soon as possible!

[@aveenoboom3179]

Here because of the ariel helwani show yesterday

[@ultrakwon]

Damn, I didn’t know you can tear your shoulder 75% off the bone from throwing a punch. But Dom was such an inspiration on this interview. I’m so glad this show offers MMA fighters a platform to actually wax philosophically without constant interruptions and commercial breaks like all the other ESPN shows. Kudos to Ariel and ESPN.

[@JoeMama-fw3xu]

I want to have Dominick Cruz talking in my ear 24 hours a day, this brings tears to my eyes

[@MrVante247]

Dominik is the man

[@Al.S.]

I love this man? RESPECT ❗

[@lsthree6996]

Been watching him since the WEC. He was a beast. It's been down hill since he entered the UFC.

[@fetchenough483]

greatest bantamweight people talking shit about him haven't seen him in all his glory

[@bobbylouis787]

At least it’s not a lower body injury this time we hope we will be back again soon

[@shreyanshmishra1726]

Thank you Dominick and Ariel

[@daveadams1478]

get well dom!

[@nekromachine]

I admire Dom's mental fortitude, He could command a large fee doing those motivational speaking engagement affairs for big corporations for example. A proper legend of the sport and hope to see Him back sooner rather than later.

[@BusinessRaptor520]

As a Canadian who has watched MMA for the past 5 years and followed Ariel Helwani as the best journalist in the sport, this is disgusting. Dominic Cruz is the third worst commentator in the ufc behind Florian and Thomas and he is so scared of uncle sam that hell say anything to get a lick at those balls. I didnt realize washingtons teeth had such a hard on for maple. Im with you Ariel stay strong.

[@TheKidtattoo]

All of my up most respect to Dom.

[@HurakanKondor]

Much love Dominick such an inspiration

[@michaelwalker2508]

One of my favorite athletes of all-time. Top 5 in my book.

[@thomascelestin3270]

I so much respect for Cruz God bless